This project provides a standalone installer for the official Realtek ASIO driver, extracted from a larger driver package. This is intended to simplify the installation process for users who need the ASIO driver without the full package.
The Realtek ASIO driver is essential for users engaged in audio production and editing, offering low-latency performance. This repository does not modify or own the original files; it only hosts the ASIO driver separately for convenience. The driver was originally distributed by Realtek through OEMs like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Asus.
- Download the latest release from the Releases page.
- Extract the ZIP file.
- Navigate to the
ASIOfolder. - Run
Install.exeas Administrator. - Restart your DAW or audio application.
Since Install.exe does not bundle a dedicated uninstaller, use one of the following methods:
Use the RealtekASIOInstaller by KeppySoftware, which includes a proper uninstall option.
Run the uninstall.bat script included in the ASIO folder of this repository as Administrator. It will remove the ASIO driver registration from the Windows Driver Store.
- Download DriverStoreExplorer (Rapr).
- Search for
realtekasio.inf. - Select it and click Force Delete.
Go to Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program, find the Realtek ASIO entry and uninstall from there.
Note: Removing the main Realtek HD Audio driver from Device Manager will not remove the ASIO component. It registers separately and must be removed using one of the methods above.
All files in the /ASIO folder are unmodified binaries extracted directly from official OEM driver packages (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus). SHA256 checksums are provided in checksums.txt for independent verification.
To verify on Windows (PowerShell):
Get-FileHash .\ASIO\RTHDASIO64.dll -Algorithm SHA256To verify on Linux:
sha256sum ASIO/RTHDASIO64.dllI am not able to update the driver files themselves since they are managed by Realtek. However, if an updated version is released, I will include it in this repository. Please check back periodically or contribute updates if you find new versions.
The package in this repository is a standalone extraction for easy installation. Community reports in the issue tracker also mention newer extracted variants:
RealtekASIO_13— latest stable recommendation for most users.RealtekASIO_9— recommended when multichannel mapping is required.RealtekASIO_14(RTHDASIO64.dll3.1.14.3) — reported as potentially unstable.
Community backup archive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mXJ62HJFlSj5qCO9qf3mTx0v9tyWN5vT
If you contribute newer files, please include provenance (OEM package name/version or Windows Update Catalog package ID) so source history can be documented in releases.
If you come across a newer version of the Realtek ASIO driver, please let me know by opening an issue in the Issues tab. Contributions are welcome to help keep this project up-to-date.
- RealtekASIOInstaller by KeppySoftware — A dedicated installer/uninstaller for Realtek ASIO with a graphical interface.
- DriverStoreExplorer (Rapr) — Useful for force-removing drivers from the Windows Driver Store.
This project is not affiliated with Realtek or any OEMs like Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Asus. The original driver files are the property of Realtek, and this repository is simply a repackaging for user convenience. Use at your own risk.
This project is provided under the MIT License. Note that this license applies to the code in this repository, not to the actual driver files.