On board audio driver.

[BaddieMcBad]

Hey guys, I have this motherboard:

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z77A/#support


I can't remember if I installed the audio driver or not. The analogue speakers connected to the rear of my case produce sound just fine, but when I go to my device manager, the only audio drivers listed are, "AMD high definition audio", and, "High definition audio".

The driver (64bit windows 7) for the audio on the motherboard is titled: "Realtek Audio Driver V6.0.1.6767 for Windows Win7 32bit & Win7 64bit & Win8 32bit & Win8 64bit---(WHQL).
Realtek Audio Driver V5.10.0.6767 for Windows XP 32bit & XP 64bit---(WHQL)."

Should I install this?


I feel like an idiot asking such a question. I'm sorry.

 

[DonQuixoteMC]

Yep! Looks like the right driver to me

Onboard audio is often made by Realtek, so the name checks out. Plus, you're getting it from the manufacturer. You're getting the right thing.

 

[BaddieMcBad]

But if I haven't installed this driver, how am I getting sound from my speakers? Can there be a conflict issue if I just installed this driver?

 

[DonQuixoteMC]

But if I haven't installed this driver, how am I getting sound from my speakers? Can there be a conflict issue if I just installed this driver?

It might be a newer version, however, if you aren't having problems, there's no need to install it. Sorry, I guess I didn't read all of your original post closely enough.

Install it if you have any problems on your computer, getting drivers sorted is one of the easiest ways to fix problems in new builds.

 

[BaddieMcBad]

Thanks!

 

[DonQuixoteMC]

No problem! Happy to help!