The product comes with a mini DSP-like array of features that allows you to tune the sound stage the way you would like it to sound. This means that you will never be constrained by the recording quality of any MP3 song or game as you would be able to tune the sound accordingly. However, even if you leave everything at default settings, the sound is already enhanced as compared to the onboard sound chip/card of your notebook/PC. This product is best matched to a 5.1 sound system. I was using a system (low budget at $55) with a 25 watt RMS subwoofer and the highs and lows, clarity and deep bass from the system has blown my friends away when played as it matches and even surpassed systems that would cost ten times more. They simply could not comprehend that music can sound so good with strong separation of channels and enhanced through stereo surround from 5 speakers. THe whole front area becomes a huge sound stage. The pinnacle of sound came when I managed to hook up a Cambridge Soundworks 5.1 megaworks with THX Certification and 500 watts of pure RMS power. Though old technology and already a defunct model, the whole setup made the same group of friends realise that you do not have to spent thousands to enjoy incredible sound. This also has caused them to rethink about going wireless when analogue can actually sound so good. My only grouse is that it would be great if the product can be a little smaller and come with a retractable/adjustable USB connection. The one given is a little too long. Highly recommended with 5.1 setup.

The Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 is Creative’s latest addition to the gaming-oriented sound cards and it’s packed with features. First and foremost, while this is insignificant in the grand scheme of things, this is a nice looking card. A sound card (also known as an audio card) is a computer expansion card that facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. Typical uses of sound cards include providing the audio component for multimedia applications such as music composition, editing video or audio, presentation, education, and entertainment (games). Choosing Creative 5.1-Channel Internal Sound Cards That Are Right For You. Creative has several 5.1 channel internal sound card models for you to choose from. Each Creative card will provide you with digital audio for any entertainment or gaming application you wish to place.

This Realtek Audio Driver for Windows 10 64 bit will install for many laptop (notebook)/Desktop computers that use the Realtek sound chip. This driver is only for the 64bit version of Windows. Some versions of Windows have generic or older OEM drivers included with the system. It is important that you use the latest audio drivers because you will get some extra feature that might not be available to you with a generic drivers.

Windows 10 version 1909 is know like other updates and releases to have issues with the Realtek audio chipsets and updating the drivers is one remedy. If you are getting a code 10 error follow this guide: Fix: this device cannot start (code 10) - Windows 10 because you don't always have to install new drivers.

The Realtek Audio codec is currently still at version: R2.82 this is still the current driver for August 2020

Direct Sound 3D, A3D, and I3DL2 compatibility;
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A wide range of software equalizing tools;
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Noise suppression feature;
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Easy-to-use plug-and-play technology;
Well-laid out and easy-to-use interface.

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Setup Driver at first time:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Before installing the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver, Press the
[Cancel] button if Windows detect the Multimedia Audio device.
Step 2. Run the setup.exe program to start the installation.
Step 3. Click on [Next] to continue the procedure. If the screen resolution is lower
than 1024*768,press [Yes] to continue the installation. If the Windows popup
'Digital Signature Not Found' message, press [Yes] to continue the
installation.
Step 4. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete
the installation.

Windows Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 :
Step 1. Run the setup.exe program to start the installation.
Step 2. Click on [Next] to continue the procedure. If the screen resolution is lower
than 1024*768,press [Yes] to continue the installation. If the Windows popup
'Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software' message,
press 'Install this driver software anyway' to continue the installation.
Step 3. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete
the installation.

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Manual driver install by INF :
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Step 1. Go to 'Control Panel¡¨and select 'Hardware and Sound'.
Step 2. Select 'Device Manager' on Devices and Printers
Step 3. Right click on the 'High Definition Audio Device' of Device Manager and select 'Update Driver Software' on pop up menu.
Step 4. Select 'Browse my computer for driver software' option.
Step 5. Browse Realtek Audio driver location and press 'Next' button.
Step 6. Installing Realtek Audio driver.
Step 7. Windows has finished installing the Realtek audio driver.

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Update Driver:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Follow Step 2,3,4 described in [Setup at first time] above to complete
the procedure.

Windows Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 :
Step 1. Run setup.exe, it will remove the original driver in your system.

Step 2. Click 'Next' to remove the original audio driver in your system.

Step 3. Once after the original driver removed , reboot the computer.

Step 4. It will install audio driver automatically after computer restarted.

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Remove Driver:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Go to StartSettingsControl Panel.

Step 2. Select [Add or Remove Programs] icon.

Step 3. Select 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver' and press [Remove]
button.

Step 4. Click on [Yes] to finish the uninstallation.

Step 5. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.

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Windows Vista, Windows7 :
Step 1. Go to StartControl Panel. Atmel touch (c) input devices driver download.

Step 2. Select [Programs] icon. Drivers download.

Step 3. Select [Programs and Features] icon.

Step 4. Select 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver' and press [uninstall] button.

Step 5. Click on [Yes] to finish the uninstallation.

Step 6. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.

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Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 :
Step 1. Go to Apps.

Step 2. Select 'Control Panel' in 'Windows System'

Step 3. Select [Programs and Features] icon.

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Step 4. Select 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver' and press [uninstall] button.

Step 5. Click on [Yes] to finish the uninstallation.

Step 6. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.