Nahimic 3 UAD Modified Driver for Unsupported MSI Hardware

[solidus1983]

Its not just MSI having issues with sound APO's even Clevo is having issues, my current system has Crackling audio constant since Windows 11 22H2.

[epguy3]

I privately do modded gigabyte based realtek drivers, even ones with Nahimic apo3 and/or apo4 integrated and I only get minimal crackling sound on my Gigabyte motherboard & running Win10 22H2 build 19045 (I won't upgrade to Win11 since my Gigabyte board is definitely not compatible with Win11 and does not even have UEFI & using a Socket AM3+ based AMD cpu).  I really don't have any serious issues with either Nahimic apo3 or Nahimic apo4 on there.

 

looks like MSI is at it again.  this time the 6.0.9475.1 driver is now offered/listed for more MSI laptop models like Pulse 15 / Pulse 17, Crosshair C12V (both Crosshair 15 & 17), Katana 15/17 & Sword 15/17 13th gen Intel based models - ex. Sword 17 A13V recently has 6.0.9475.1 instead of the older 6.0.9452.1 version - the release date of the 9475 driver is 2/21/2023 for these other MSI laptops)

 

MSI also recently posted versions 6.0.9464.1 & newly released 6.0.9481.1 as well (realtek updated the RltkAPOU64.dll file to 11.0.6000.1096 for 9481)

 

 

[solidus1983]

@epguy3 didn't realise you do the same thing as me. Also thanks for the update regarding the new drivers. Once i have time will get around to making a new pack.

[epguy3]

On 2/23/2023 at 9:05 AM, solidus1983 said:

@epguy3 didn't realise you do the same thing as me. Also thanks for the update regarding the new drivers. Once i have time will get around to making a new pack.

 

indeed I do on some occasions but I have not release them publicly (hence they're currently private ones).  and some of the drivers for some older Gigabyte laptops (some of the older Aorus or Aero series models with 10th gen Intel or 11th gen Intel CPUs) do bundle the Clevo inf files {ex. HDXClevo.inf} + Nahimic APO, instead of the pure Gigabyte inf files (ex. HDXGigabyte.inf}.  I consider those specific laptop models Gigabyte/Clevo hybrids

 

Mokichu has updated his realtek uad asus SS3 (sonic studio 3) drivers a few days ago that has Nahimic APO3 SWC driver v3.5.6.0 for Sonic Studio 3.

 

I'll try to post up the new apo3 softwarecomponent driver version later today or early tomorrow

 

also, Nahimic 3 uwp app updated to 1.9.17 from ms store

 

edit 3/13

[solidus1983]

@epguy3 Thank you for the heads up, currently work is hectic right now so i have very very little time right now to make a new pack currently.

[epguy3]

that's ok.  I also have a busy schedule with some important family matters as well

 

here's the link to the nahimic apo3 swc v3.5.6.0 driver (driver date for this one is 11/21/2022)

 

edit 3/13 - doing a bunch of file comparisons and checking the DLL & EXE file properties of most of the driver files, while the NAHIMICV3apo.dll file was actually still the same version from the 3.5.3.0 to the 3.5.6.0 driver versions (only difference is with the updated MS digital signature date & time), the 3.5.6.0 driver does contain updated Nahimic Service [ex. NahimicService.exe] & Nahimic Notification System [NS] files (NhNotifSys.dll & NhNotifSys.exe)

[ryan]

I know this thread is about nahimic but honestly it made no diff for me. I'm not getting louder sound. however you guys can try dolby atmos (dolby access in WS) and setup for headphones and crank up custom EQ to max all channels. I usually get twice the volume and clarity out of my gaming laptop and weezer. it's one of the first things I do as I listen to music 6-7 hours a day.

[solidus1983]

I will have some free time on Monday (Day of Work), so if someone could get the latest and greatest links for APO3 APO4 and Drivers i will make a new Driver Pack for everyone.

[JeanLegi]

Maybe you want add the MSI X570S Ace Max to your list of supportet devices 😁

[epguy3]

well solidus1983, MSI is recently at it again - releasing 6.0.9492.1 of the Realtek UAD/DCH audio driver for MSI desktop boards on Monday March 20.

 

as for the Nahimic APO4 driver - it's still 4.9.6.0 but MSI has updated the APO4 Extension driver to 1.5.7.0.

 

and as for Nahimic APO3, the latest one is still 3.5.6.0 from my previous post

 

i'm still waiting for MSI to post a full set of driver downloads for newly released Vector GP68 HX 12V, 13V & GP78 HX 13V model laptops on their web site (currently the only driver download available for these models is the lone "Mouse Driver")

 

On 3/13/2023 at 12:51 PM, ryan said:

I know this thread is about nahimic but honestly it made no diff for me. I'm not getting louder sound. however you guys can try dolby atmos (dolby access in WS) and setup for headphones and crank up custom EQ to max all channels. I usually get twice the volume and clarity out of my gaming laptop and weezer. it's one of the first things I do as I listen to music 6-7 hours a day.

 

no sorry ryan.

 

unless Microstar International (MSI) pays Dolby the license fees to implement Dolby Atmos or whatever on their PCs & desktop boards (and MSI tells Realtek to write a specific Realtek extension MSI INF file that adds Dolby), that will not be happening any time soon

 

if you really want Dolby Atmos or another Dolby enhancer, get either an ASUS or Lenovo brand machine since those manufacturers have the proper licenses to carry Dolby

 

[solidus1983]

Will be making a new build shortly. 

[solidus1983]

10 hours ago, JeanLegi said:

Maybe you want add the MSI X570S Ace Max to your list of supportet devices 😁

 

Maybe i don't want to LOL, i need to update the list at some stage. I know

[solidus1983]

Updated links will always be in my signature!

Made By: solidus1983 (hacktrix2006) and djlenior

Status: Final Release
Repack: Yes
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_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe (ONLINE!)

Package includes:

Realtek UAD 6.0.1.9492.1
Nahimic UWP 1.9.17.0
Nahimic SWC 3.5.6.0 (APO3)
Nahimic SWC 4.9.6.0 (APO4)
Nahimic Extension 1.1.44.0 (APO3)
Nahimic Extension 1.5.7.0 (APO4)
Nahimic Mirroring Driver 2.0.0.0
Realtek Audio Console UWP 1.41.290.0

Installer:
SHA-1: fabe83cf463f1f56929fd615e76995ec5ce65599
Size: 130474549 bytes (124 MiB)

Virus Total: Result

For Windows 10 Build: 21H1/21H2
For Windows 11 Builds

 

Change Log:

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Updated Realtek Audio driver from 6.0.1.9289.1 to 6.0.1.9492.1
Updated Nahimic APO3 From 3.5.3.0 to 3.5.6.0
Updated Nahimic APO4 From 4.9.4.0 to 4.9.6.0
Updated Nahimic Extension (APO4) from 1.2.53.0 to 1.5.7.0
Updated Realtek Audio Console UWP from 1.41.289.0 to 1.41.290.0
Updated Nahimic 3 UWP from 1.9.16.0 to 1.9.17.0
Adding BTLink for APO4

 

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_6.0.1.9492.1_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_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.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_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe and select Downgrade Nahimic.

Issue: Ran Nahimic 3 Downgrade option however Nahimic 3 1.8.9.0 UWP effects are not working or its reporting the device is not upto date.
Solution: Simply run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe select Uninstall and then after its completed the Uninstall re-run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9492.1_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_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe and select Full Uninstall, after it has rebooted your system re-run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe and select Full Install.

Issue: Nahimic 3 reports its device is not compatible basically not working.
Solution: Run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe and select Full Uninstall, after it has rebooted your system re-run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe and select Full Install APO3 or APO4.

Issue: Sound has become muffled/suppressed/distorted.
Solution: Run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe and select Full Uninstall, after it has rebooted your system re-run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.exe and select Full Install APO3 or APO4.

Issue: I don't want the Nahimic 3 Bloatware!
Solution: Run Realtek_UAD_6.0.1.9492.1_MSI_Nahimic_UWP_mod.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:

 

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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

 

[JeanLegi]

14 hours ago, solidus1983 said:

 

Maybe i don't want to LOL, i need to update the list at some stage. I know

[epguy3]

On 3/20/2023 at 1:27 PM, epguy3 said:

well solidus1983, MSI is recently at it again - releasing 6.0.9492.1 of the Realtek UAD/DCH audio driver for MSI desktop boards on Monday March 20.

 

as for the Nahimic APO4 driver - it's still 4.9.6.0 but MSI has updated the APO4 Extension driver to 1.5.7.0.

 

and as for Nahimic APO3, the latest one is still 3.5.6.0 from my previous post

 

 

 

MSI finally updated the realtek_audio_N_APO3.zip & realtek_audio_N_APO4.zip packages to include the 6.0.9492.1 driver as well (previous version of these packs had 6.0.9336.1 released around mid-April 2022)
though the updated Realtek audio + Nahimic APO3 package has the outdated 3.5.0.0 APO SWC driver but the updated Realtek audio + Nahimic APO4 package has the newest 4.9.6.0 APO SWC driver.

 

[solidus1983]

@epguy3well the new pack should be equal now.

[epguy3]

aaaaarrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhh!    GGGGggggggrrrrrrrr!     MSI is still at it again this week 😠

 

MSI recently posted a new Nahimic APO4 driver for newly released MSI Vector GP68 HX 12V laptops - v4.9.7.0

 

and there was a Realtek UAD/DCH 6.0.9486.1 driver available (was released last week on March 17 for newly released MSI CreatorPro M16 B13V laptops) but the MSI web site wasn't yet updated at that time until either earlier today or yesterday to mention it

[solidus1983]

Well if I have spare time will get an new pack made.

[JeanLegi]

Latest installer is working well for GS63VR-6RF and MSI X570S Ace Max.

No issues so far 🙂

[solidus1983]

@JeanLegi Even with the new BTLink?? As i had to add that to the installer script.

[JeanLegi]

So far yes, no errors during installation or while i used it.

any special thing i should check?

[solidus1983]

Nope nothing to check, seems like it's working nicely for a change.

[Ricardo_estep]

--If you wanna take out that "crackkling sound" over "W11 22H2"... "Real-Time Priority = audiodg.exe".

-Activating "Data Execution Prevention ( or DEP )" for "All Programs", over "Advanced System Settings" can help too with some performance problems, over W11...

 

Cheers.

 

[solidus1983]

3 hours ago, Ricardo_estep said:

--If you wanna take out that "crackkling sound" over "W11 22H2"... "Real-Time Priority = audiodg.exe".

-Activating "Data Execution Prevention ( or DEP )" for "All Programs", over "Advanced System Settings" can help too with some performance problems, over W11...

 

Cheers.

 

 

Or they can use this regedit

    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\audiodg.exe]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\audiodg.exe\PerfOptions]
    "CpuPriorityClass"=dword:00000003 

 

To make it High Priority by default

[alvarock85]

Hi Guys,

 

Thanks for your work on this! i have a GL65 SFKV-062 and i can't manage nahimic to work. Can you help me with this??

 

 

Thanks!!!!

 

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