Manager Realtek HD: where to get and how to adjust the sound?

Almost all modern motherboards are equipped with integrated sound cards, most of which are developed by the Taiwanese corporation Realtek Semiconductor. Due to the popularity of the product, inevitable and the emergence of all sorts of operational issues, often concerning the adjustment of audio playback. Dispatcher Realtek HD and will become the "hero" of our narrative.

"Creativity" of your PC

The level of effective productivity of the built-in sound card depends first of all on the modification of the hardware codec. At the same time, the configuration of the computer and the potential of the functional implemented in it allow the integrated chip to use all the power of its "power". Modern motherboards have "musical abilities" 7.1 (multi-channel surround sound). However, the principle of converting an analog signal to digital and vice versa remains unchanged and works all the same way: the hardware codec - the south bridge - the processor. Of course, the combination of the actions and the nominal power of each individual element in the chain of "sound generation" depends on the final quality of the audio signal. At the same time, the Realtek HD controller is a kind of DJ console, through which the user can influence the favorable sound of a multimedia material. However, let's start in order.

Crack, noise and other disturbances

The not very pleasant sound of computer speakers can be due to a number of reasons:

• Stereo speakers, as well as audio components, are of low quality, which is often confirmed by the cheapness of the product.
• It may be that the cord or plug is damaged.
• Electric appliances close to the columns can be causal sources of an unpleasant background.
• Horn and crackling from the speakers can be caused by an over-loud volume level.
• Alternatively, if the speakers are connected incorrectly, they emit a background noise or a quiet fuzzy sound.

Needless to say, the Realtek HD controller is unlikely to be useful in the event that the malfunction is purely technical. Of course, sometimes there are software "troubles". It is worth noting that often two causal bases of poor sounding at the first stage of diagnosis and remain erroneous. After a series of tedious experiments, the user can find out that the problem was precisely in the sound driver. Therefore, the most universal way out of the difficult situation is to reinstall the software. So, let's move on to the main topic of our review.

Installing and Configuring Realtek HD Manager: Walkthrough

You probably know the fact that installing the software requires that you follow the standard Windows-use procedures. In other words, for the correct implementation in the operating environment software must close all active applications, and if you consider the fact that you will install the driver, then the process of rebooting, you simply can not be avoided. By the way, when installing from an official POST server, the mode will have to be passed twice.

Step # 1: find, download and "register"

First of all, you need to install the driver itself. Of course, if you have sound, then the system has the necessary software solution. However, standard Windows-drivers are somewhat limited in the "sphere of their influence", and meanwhile, the "Realtek High Definition Audio Driver" driver package will help you get full access to the functionality (it is recommended to install the latest version). After installation, an additional icon of the speaker in dark tones will appear in the system tray.

Step # 2: configuring the driver

Make sure that your speakers or headphones are connected to the (green) connector of the audio output. Then:

• Go to the control panel.
• Now go to the "Sound" tab.
• Disconnect all devices that are not part of the installed package (refer to the name).
• Do the same by clicking on the "Write" tab.

Step # 3: run the Realtek HD dispatcher

Windows 7 and 8 version of the OS from Microsoft Corporation to date, the most promising, so all actions are based on the example of these systems.

• Double-click the right mouse button on the dark icon in the form of a speaker (system tray).
• In the opened interface of the utility, you need to configure the speaker configuration that suits your requirements. We will follow an example: desktop speakers.
• So, in the upper left part, select: Stereo.
• If the checkmark "Virtual surround sound" is ticked off - uncheck it.
• In the upper left corner of the window, click the gear icon. Check the box next to "Split all input".
• The volume level and sound balance can be adjusted using the slider indicators located in the lower interface unit.

The Realtek HD Manager always monitors active connections, and when the configuration changes, warns the user with the corresponding message window. You can customize this option by clicking on the "wrench" icon.

Step # 4: Playback Effects

In this menu, which is activated when clicking on the "Sound Effects" tab, there are two basic blocks: the environment and the equalizer. The two main interconnected settings can overlap each other, thus creating a unique sound output signal. Templates presented by music styles can be edited. In order to do this, you need to click on the icon "mixer" and make your preferred changes in the 10-band equalizer, to save the project you need to click on the "flopy" icon.

Step # 5: adjustment for the room

With filigree accuracy, angles, an acceptable distance, and the power of audio perception will be competently assisted by the same Realtek HD controller. How to set up 5.1 sound? The question exhausts itself, because everything is schematically clear, and to activate the editing process, you just need to mark the item "Enable correction function ..." By the way, by default, a foot measurement of distance is to be taken, by clicking the corresponding button in the right part of the window.

Step # 6: choice of acceptable quality

You can specify the required audio stream playback parameters by applying the workpiece: CD or DVD format. Using separate check-boxes located above each of the presented standards, select the most suitable parameters for you. In case you want to return to the default settings, click on the "locked lock" icon.

By the way, information about the software version can be viewed using the "i" button, which is located in the left corner under the familiar "gear" icon. After all, the update is an important part of the software upgrade.

Finally

So, we discussed what the Realtek HD controller is. Now you understand the essence of the configuration process. However, within the framework of the article, only standard functions of the program were considered. It is worth noting that the Taiwanese driver is irreplaceable when using various video and photo editors. For example, in Skype - a well-known, "as yet free video messenger" - it is unrealistic to configure a microphone using standard Windows drivers. If your system has a "realtec" software, there are no problems, and the quality of decoding will always remain on top. If someone from your family or friends does not know how to set up a Realtek HD manager, please be kind enough to support the awareness in the matter.