Nahimic 3 UAD Modified Driver for Unsupported MSI Hardware

[solidus1983]

16 hours ago, Tiago said:

Sure, anything you need!

Dxdiag attached. For the device ID these are the hardware IDs:

HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&SUBSYS_146211D8&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&SUBSYS_146211D8
 

And these are the compatible IDs:

HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&CTLR_VEN_8086&CTLR_DEV_A171&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&CTLR_VEN_8086&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&CTLR_VEN_8086&CTLR_DEV_A171&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&CTLR_VEN_8086&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&CTLR_VEN_8086&CTLR_DEV_A171&VEN_10EC
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&CTLR_VEN_8086&VEN_10EC
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&CTLR_VEN_8086&CTLR_DEV_A171
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&CTLR_VEN_8086
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&GF&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&SUBSYS_146211D8&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01
 

 

BTW, thanks and sorry for the delay, I didn't have notifications enabled.

 

DxDiag.txt 125.84 kB · 0 downloads

 

Sorry for late reply, Will check the installer now for device id. that id doesn't look familiar so chances are its not in there but i will update this post if i do or don't find it.

 

Update: Found the issue, I forgot to add that ID to only one file

AVoluteNH3Ext.inf

 

So its an easy fix for you.

 

Simply go to

C:\Audio\9336.1\Win64\ThirdParty\APO3\Extension

Locate the file and open in notepad or notepad++

AVoluteNH3Ext.inf

then go to

[DeviceExtensions.NTamd64]

section and then add

 

%Device.ExtensionDesc% = DeviceExtension_Install, HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&SUBSYS_146211D ; HDA Converted to UAD

 

Click save then head to

C:\Audio\9336.1\

then execute

Launch.exe

 

That will then install it all and it should work again.

[Tiago]

OK great! I'll give it a try a try and provide feedback!

One question, do I have to use the APO3? or can I use APO4?

 

EDIT:

 

I edited the file like you asked but it doesn't work 😞 APO isn't installed, but the driver is, as before.

[solidus1983]

1 hour ago, Tiago said:

OK great! I'll give it a try a try and provide feedback!

One question, do I have to use the APO3? or can I use APO4?

 

EDIT:

 

I edited the file like you asked but it doesn't work 😞 APO isn't installed, but the driver is, as before.

 

Strange, are you up for a Teamviewer session as this might be a bug. You need to use APO3 and not APO4 else your ID would of been in the APO4 section already as that the APO4 folder is not modified.

 

If your up for a Teamviewer session then DM me the details and times your free and i will make the time to connect and have a look. I am GMT timeline so please include either your timezone or offset to GMT so i know what time you mean.

 

Ops i noticed my mistake a typo in the fix like a muppet.

 

Do the same as before but use

%Device.ExtensionDesc% = DeviceExtension_Install, HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&SUBSYS_146211D8 ; HDA Converted to UAD

 

As originally i put

 

%Device.ExtensionDesc% = DeviceExtension_Install, HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0899&SUBSYS_146211D ; HDA Converted to UAD

 

which is missing the 8 at the end man i am a muppet. Sorry

 

But then again i suppose that's what happens when you get 2 hours sleep and the rest is doing firmware porting for a router that's not support so brain doesn't function right after days of the same routine.

 

Before you say it i know its not healthy and i need to touch grass, but i can't till i finish programming and porting everything, got to continue till its all finished.

[Tiago]

Hi, I believe there's no need to, it worked! Thanks a lot! Can you add this to your next releases? 😄

 

41 minutes ago, solidus1983 said:

You need to use APO3 and not APO4 else your ID would of been in the APO4 section already as that the APO4 folder is not modified.

Yes I know, what I was asking was if there is a way to add APO4 support like it was added for APO3 by modifying a file, I don't know what APO4 brings to the table but it must have something good 😆

44 minutes ago, solidus1983 said:

which is missing the 8 at the end man i am a muppet. Sorry

You're the man, that's what you are, really, thanks a lot! 😄

[solidus1983]

24 minutes ago, Tiago said:

Hi, I believe there's no need to, it worked! Thanks a lot! Can you add this to your next releases? 😄

 

Yes I know, what I was asking was if there is a way to add APO4 support like it was added for APO3 by modifying a file, I don't know what APO4 brings to the table but it must have something good 😆

You're the man, that's what you are, really, thanks a lot! 😄

 

It will be added to the next build and change log will reflect that the muppets have been calmed. 

 

As for APO4 modding, i have tried before and failed to get it working else i would be using just APO4 as it would make the pack smaller in size, however i can't get it to work thus will stick for now to APO3 and APO4 AIO building.

 

You have to remember i am running this all blind right now as i don't have a working GT72 anymore. If i had a working GT72 i would be able to sink in the time and effort to convert to APO4.

[epguy3]

A-volute Nahimic APO4 SWC 4.7.2.0 driver (driver date is 3/29/2022) from Microsoft (don't ask why Nahimic creator gave MS this version instead of an 4.8.x.x version)

 

A-volute Nahimic APO4 SWC 4.8.1.0 driver from Microstar International (MSI) {released 5/06/2022 for an MSI Stealth 17M A12UE 12th gen Intel laptop}

 

and Nahimic UWP app updated from v1.9.5.0 to v1.9.8.0 from MS store

[solidus1983]

Is that all thats been release? If so i will download the file ready when a new driver comes out for Realtek Audio.

 

As currently i am working hard on porting a router to another firmware software which is taking most of my time and server time right now. I mean i have been compiling, testing, compiling, testing, compiling and testing for over a week now.

[Tiago]

On 5/4/2022 at 1:15 PM, solidus1983 said:

You have to remember i am running this all blind right now as i don't have a working GT72 anymore. If i had a working GT72 i would be able to sink in the time and effort to convert to APO4.

If you need help in testing just say so!

 

On 5/13/2022 at 11:28 PM, solidus1983 said:

As currently i am working hard on porting a router to another firmware software which is taking most of my time and server time right now. I mean i have been compiling, testing, compiling, testing, compiling and testing for over a week now.

Does it have to do with OpenWrt? I work in the project too. 😄

[solidus1983]

4 hours ago, Tiago said:

If you need help in testing just say so!

 

Does it have to do with OpenWrt? I work in the project too. 😄

 

Will add you to testers list, as for OpenWrt did you install a R.A.T on my system LOL. Yes its openwrt, trying to compile it for a router that came with QSDK.

[imbak89]

I have build a test APO4, anyone who wants can test it. I do not guarantee the performance of the driver. I didn't check it myself, as I am satisfied with the official unmodified APO3.

 

Installation Instructions:

• Removing the APO3 driver (A-VoluteNh3ApoSwc and AVoluteNH3Ext) using Driver Store Explorer;
• Installing the APO4 driver (AVoluteNH3Ext and A-VoluteNhApo4Swc);
• Checking.

 

[solidus1983]

9 minutes ago, imbak89 said:

I have build a test APO4, anyone who wants can test it. I do not guarantee the performance of the driver. I didn't check it myself, as I am satisfied with the official unmodified APO3.

 

Installation Instructions:

• Removing the APO3 driver (A-VoluteNh3ApoSwc and AVoluteNH3Ext) using Driver Store Explorer;
• Installing the APO4 driver (AVoluteNH3Ext and A-VoluteNhApo4Swc);
• Checking.

 

 

Ok nice one however looking at your files i see what you have done.

 

- Copying ID's from the APO3 to APO4 will make it install

 

However the issue is the EQ's will not work due to the system's .nsx files not being in NH3ProductSettings.cab . 
You can't extract and repack the two versions of the NH3ProductSettings.cab into one NH3ProductSettings.cab because it is signed and checked by the UWP.

 

Its a great attempt though bud. This was what i was after getting the community working together to make the best driver.

[Surax]

Ohhhhh what a nice surprise to find you again after NotebookReview forum closed. It seems this project finally has a new home!

Since I completely forgot about it, GT73VR 6RE (i7 6th gen) needs APO 3 driver, right?

[solidus1983]

3 hours ago, Surax said:

Ohhhhh what a nice surprise to find you again after NotebookReview forum closed. It seems this project finally has a new home!

Since I completely forgot about it, GT73VR 6RE (i7 6th gen) needs APO 3 driver, right?

 

Welcome back once again, and yes 4th, 5th , 6th, 7th, 8th gen requires APO3

[Devil]

I am so glad to see you continued here thanks i used to be in touch on previous forum i use

MSI GT 73VR 6RF 

the crazy thing is i am still using the version

Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9175.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod-Repack

from a while ago and it works totally fine

Nahimic version 1.7.2

Audio driver : 6.0.9175.1 

Realtek UI version : 1.32.261.0

 

do i even bother with updating to new releases ? is there anything totally new or changed feature wise i am missing out on 

i dont wana fix something which aint broken unless there is major change 

 

thanks 🙂 keep up the good work mate

[solidus1983]

8 hours ago, Devil said:

I am so glad to see you continued here thanks i used to be in touch on previous forum i use

MSI GT 73VR 6RF 

the crazy thing is i am still using the version

Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9175.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod-Repack

from a while ago and it works totally fine

Nahimic version 1.7.2

Audio driver : 6.0.9175.1 

Realtek UI version : 1.32.261.0

 

do i even bother with updating to new releases ? is there anything totally new or changed feature wise i am missing out on 

i dont wana fix something which aint broken unless there is major change 

 

thanks 🙂 keep up the good work mate

 

That is completely upto you. The change log log has all the info. 

 

I just make the nodded packs. Normally sound issues are fixed or security bugs with updates.

 

However if you still have access to the old driver your currently using you can always flip backwards.

[epguy3]

speaking of the old 6.0.9175.1 driver, MSI still has that version available from here.

 

so far, MSI hasn't released any newer Realtek audio drivers than 9336, not even for the newly released MSI Titan GT77 laptops in which MSI released a 6.0.9334.1 driver version for that one

[solidus1983]

21 hours ago, epguy3 said:

speaking of the old 6.0.9175.1 driver, MSI still has that version available from here.

 

so far, MSI hasn't released any newer Realtek audio drivers than 9336, not even for the newly released MSI Titan GT77 laptops in which MSI released a 6.0.9334.1 driver version for that one

 

Seems strange for MSI they normal spit them out like candy.

[epguy3]

whoops.  looks like I spoke too soon, solidus1983.

 

there was a new Realtek audio driver (a slightly new version though) - 6.0.9338.1 - released for brand new MSI Raider GE67/GE77 HX laptops

[solidus1983]

3 hours ago, epguy3 said:

whoops.  looks like I spoke too soon, solidus1983.

 

there was a new Realtek audio driver (a slightly new version though) - 6.0.9338.1 - released for brand new MSI Raider GE67/GE77 HX laptops

 

I will think about it.

[solidus1983]

      Updated links will always be in my signature!

 

Made By: solidus1983 (hacktrix2006) and djlenior

Status: Final Release
Repack: No
CodeName: Zeus
Downgrade/Update: Update

 

Disclaimer: This Driver Modification is for MSI Systems listed below! Myself nor NotebookTalk or any other members of the project will not be held liable for any damage caused if this is installed on your system or other branded systems!

Due to this being a Modified Driver, support will not be given via Nahimic (SteelSeries) or MSI if your having issues please post in the thread!

 

Please note all releases will come with VirusTotal reports so you can decide if to install the modified drivers or not based on the Results,
Although the dedicated server used to create these files is VirusFree! VirusTool can pick up on false positives, but to be fully open to the community reports will now always be included.

Installer: Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe   (ONLINE!) 

Package includes:

Realtek UAD 6.0.1.9338.1
Nahimic 1.9.8.0 UWP
Nahimic SWC 3.5.1.0 (APO3)
Nahimic SWC 4.8.1.0 (APO4)
Nahimic Extension 1.1.44.0 (APO3)
Nahimic Extension 1.3.5.0 (APO4)
Nahimic Mirroring Driver 2.0.0.0
Realtek Audio Console UWP 1.36.273.0

 

Installer:
SHA-1: 06e8b9750bf40b1e7ddf04dec143b99d2df11e39
Size: 134918420 bytes (128 MiB)

 

Virus Total: Results

 

For Windows 10 Build: 1909/20H1/20H2/21H1

For Windows 11 Builds (But may be issues)

 

Change Log:

Quote

Nahimic APO4 SWC updated from 4.8.0.0 to 4.8.1.0

Nahimic APO4 Extensions updated from 1.3.1 to 1.3.5

Realtek Audio Console UWP updated from 1.35.271.0 to 1.36.273.0

Realtek Audio UAD driver updated from 6.0.1.9336.1 to 6.0.1.9338.1

Supported Systems with this driver pack:

Alpha Series:

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Alpha 15

Bravo Series:

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Bravo 15
Bravo 17

GE Series:

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GE60 (Apache) (Pro)
GE62 Apache (Pro)
GE63 Raider (RGB)
GE65 Raider
GE66 Raider
GE70 (Apache) (Pro)
GE72 Apache (Pro)
GE73 Raider (RGB)
GE75 Raider
GE76 Raider

GF Series:

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GF62
GF63 (Thin)
GF65 Thin
GF72
GF75 Thin

GL Series:

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GL62
GL63
GL65 (Leopard)
GL72
GL73
GL75 (Leopard)

GP Series:

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GP60 (Leopard)
GP62 Leopard (Pro)
GP63 Leopard
GP65 Leopard
GP70 (Leopard) (Pro)
GP72 Leopard (Pro)
GP73 Leopard
GP75 Leopard

GS Series:

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GS40 Phantom
GS43 Phantom Pro
GS60 Ghost (Pro)
GS63 Stealth (Pro)
GS65 Stealth (Thin)
GS66 Stealth
GS70 Stealth (Pro)
GS72 Stealth (Pro)
GS73 Stealth (Pro)
GS75 Stealth

GT Series:

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GT60 (Dominator)
GT62 Dominator (Pro)
GT63 Titan
GT72 Dominator (G) (Pro) (VR)
GT73 Titan (Pro)
GT75 Titan
GT76 Titan (DT)
GT83 Titan (SLI) (VR)

GV Series:

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GV62
GV63
GV72

***Don't panic if the new Laptops/Systems are not in the list they will be supported they are more likely supported, install the drivers and if it works let me know your Model Number and it will get added to the list.***

 

Install instructions:

•  Disconnect from the internet. (Not Required, so very Optional)
•  Reboot System and Enter BIOS/UEFI.
•  Please DISABLE SECUREBOOT in your BIOS this is now important for this new installer!
•  Once you have booted back into the OS Temporarily disable AV software (Some Anti-Virus tools might false report and delete the file!).
•  Now run the  Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe Installer
•  Select either Full Install, Install Without Nahimic, Full Uninstall or Downgrade Nahimic 3.
•  Sit back and relax as the UWP's get uninstalled, the driver gets uninstalled and then your system is rebooted into test signing mode and everything is installed and your system is rebooted again!
•  Now head back into your BIOS/UEFI and Re-enable SecureBoot!!
•  Now let the system boot up fully and re-enable the internet connection. (Only if you disconnected from the internet)

***[IMPORTANT]****
As i no longer have a MSI Laptop can users please report any and all issues to this forum thread so i can rectify them quickly.

 

Known possible bugs and fixes:

 

Issue: Two Nahimic Mirroring device show up in Device Manager:
Solution: run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Uninstall first before using Full Install.

 

Issue: Nahimic 3 updated via Windows 10 Store and no longer works.
Solution: Head into Windows 10's Store and Select the 3 Dots, followed by Settings and turn of Windows Store's Auto Application Updates,
then run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Downgrade Nahimic.

 

Issue: Ran Nahimic 3 Downgrade option however Nahimic 3 1.9.8.0 UWP effects are not working or its reporting the device is not upto date.
Solution: Simply run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe select Uninstall and then after its completed the Uninstall re-run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe and select Full Install APO3 or APO4.

 

Issue: Jack Detection not working.
Solution: Simply go to Realtek Audio Console Disable and Re-enable it.

 

Issue: Microphone not working after using Nahimic Optimizer.
Solution: Click Reset inside Nahimic Settings section will fix this.

 

Issue: Microsoft Overwritten the installed modded driver.
Solution: Head to Settings → System → About, Now click System info then Select Advance System Settings → Hardware Tab → Driver Installation Settings, now select NO! save and reboot the system. Then run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Full Uninstall, after it has rebooted your system re-run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Full Install.

 

Issue: Nahimic 3 reports its device is not compatible basically not working.
Solution: Run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Full Uninstall, after it has rebooted your system re-run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Full Install APO3 or APO4.

 

Issue: Sound has become muffled/suppressed/distorted.
Solution: Run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Full Uninstall, after it has rebooted your system re-run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Full Install APO3 or APO4.

 

Issue: I don't want the Nahimic 3 Bloatware!
Solution: Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9338.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod_RP.exe and select Install Without Nahimic

 

***[IMPORTANT]****

I would like to thank the following people for whom have helped. I like to personally thank the following users.

 

Project Programmers:

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hacktrix2006
djlenoir

Installer Testers:

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DimitriosMSI
TikiThorsen
Ricardo_estep

Driver Suppiler:

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MSI

Original Thanks (NBR Members):

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epguy3
J95
JeanLegi
LeftEyeNine
Falkentyne
mnomaanw
felix3650
asm1
Bazgrim
ixende
MrBeer
arke yyci
Beemo
senso
Eflatun
HitZ2976
Ivan994
Alanfox2000
OneOnline
OgUrecheK
comradeskeleton (Reddit)
eiraku

 

[steberg]

@solidus1983 Works fine on my GF66-Katana. Using a custom Win11 install and could not get Nahimic to work. But this mod fixed that! Thank you!

[solidus1983]

20 hours ago, steberg said:

@solidus1983 Works fine on my GF66-Katana. Using a custom Win11 install and could not get Nahimic to work. But this mod fixed that! Thank you!

 

Glad it worked for you!

[epguy3]

at long last, MSI finally updated the realtek hd audio univseral driver for some recent MSI desktop motherboards to a new version since mid-April (about 3 months since) - it's now at 6.0.9363.1

 

also, Nahimic UWP app from MS store was updated to 1.9.9

 

and Nahimic support has only info about Nahimic 3 as they removed info about installing Nahimic 2 (non-uwp) as that one is discontinued and only support Nahimic 3.x (uwp)

[1610ftw]

A bit late to the party but my GT72 and GT75 would like to know about the benefits of using this.

I take it that they are currently on Nahimic 2 which means there are features missing not working?

Or is this a case of if you have to ask you don't need it? 😄

[solidus1983]

11 hours ago, 1610ftw said:

A bit late to the party but my GT72 and GT75 would like to know about the benefits of using this.

I take it that they are currently on Nahimic 2 which means there are features missing not working?

Or is this a case of if you have to ask you don't need it? 😄

 

Basically New drivers, and a New app for your system. EQ is slight better then Nahimic 2 as well. You don't loose features you in fact gain some.

 

Feel free to ask away it better to ask then not to.

 

Just a heads up GT72 will always be APO3 GT75 should be APO4 as both sets of drivers are included shouldn't be a issue.

 

On 7/14/2022 at 12:46 PM, epguy3 said:

at long last, MSI finally updated the realtek hd audio univseral driver for some recent MSI desktop motherboards to a new version since mid-April (about 3 months since) - it's now at 6.0.9363.1

 

also, Nahimic UWP app from MS store was updated to 1.9.9

 

and Nahimic support has only info about Nahimic 3 as they removed info about installing Nahimic 2 (non-uwp) as that one is discontinued and only support Nahimic 3.x (uwp)

 

If i have time tonight will boot up the DevBox on new server and will make a new build with the new files. 

Just right now i am doing studying for a new program language set.

 

As for Nahimic 2 being discontinued at least my builds will not untill at least i get to the stage where i can't get it to work.