Question Asus Z370-A II Audio manager not being installed

[lisjak]

Hello,

I recently built a new PC. I have the Asus z370-A II motherboard. When I downloaded the audio drivers the installation was successful, however I am missing the audio manager. The reason I need it is because my speakers on the left side are further away from me than on my left and I need to set the volume.

I tried several different drivers for both the z370-a II and I. gen. When I go check in task manager I only see Realtek HD audio universal service.


Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Usually windows will install the AUDIO Manger later on.

"This download contains only the driver package, the Realtek Audio Control will be downloaded via Microsoft store when an internet connection is available."

 

[lisjak]

Hello,
thanks for the reply. I have a stable connection and have restarted several times. I did find a workaround. If I type "RtkNGUI64 " into search in file explorer I get the application which I can then manually start. It does start and work but Im not sure if it starts itself with windows.

Will report back once I know more.

 

[lisjak]

So a bit of an update to anyone having a similar problem. I found a workaround. It's not really a solution but I just can't get the application to start any other way.

So as previously mentioned the application is installed but it doesen't start on it's own. I had to type "RtkNGUI64" into file explorer to find and start it. Now I simply created a shortcut and added it to the startup folder.

It's a bit of a hassle to minimise the app everytime I start the PC but at least I have bearable sound from both sides now.

 

[UrbanSteel]

Most simple solution is to go back from driver 2.82 to driver 2.81 and the Realtek Audio Manager is back.
Download the driver below "0007-Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R281", start the .exe and everything goes automatic.
https://www.techspot.com/drivers/downloadnow/18084/?evp=0b1a65d82c2beee33a5bfc7d03e44e55&file=1