Before installing, ensure your Realtek audio driver is or higher. Check via Device Manager → Sound, video → Realtek High Definition Audio → Properties → Driver.
Expected: Status = Valid
The number itself suggests a minor update, likely released between late 2020 and mid-2021. Users specifically seeking this version often do so because a newer version broke compatibility with their older motherboard’s audio codec (e.g., ALC887, ALC1150, or ALC1220), or because a Windows feature update forcibly removed the previous driver set. This desire for a specific, "last known good" version is rooted in a rational frustration: software regression is real, and users want to restore a previously working state.
Includes a 10-band EQ for manual tuning.