Intel(R) Display Audio Driver

The Intel(R) Display Audio driver enables sound over supported HDMI and DisplayPort connections from Intel graphics hardware to a monitor, TV, or AV receiver. You may need it if your connected display has no sound, the audio output is missing, or you are reinstalling Windows on a system with compatible Intel graphics.

Key Features

• Digital display audio: Sends audio through a supported HDMI or DisplayPort connection, allowing video and sound to share one cable.
• Windows audio integration: Makes compatible connected displays available as playback devices so you can select the correct sound output.
• Graphics package integration: Typically comes with an Intel graphics driver package, even though its function is audio rather than video rendering.
• Compatibility fixes: An appropriate update may resolve driver-related playback or device-detection problems, depending on your hardware and connected display.

How to Install Intel(R) Display Audio Driver

1. Identify your system. Check your Intel graphics model, Windows version, and whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit. Although this device is grouped under GPU drivers, it handles the display connection’s audio.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before selecting an Intel(R) Display Audio driver download for Windows, read the package’s supported hardware and operating systems. Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP support varies by Intel graphics generation and driver release; no single package should be assumed to cover them all.
3. Obtain the driver. Prefer your computer manufacturer’s recommended package or a compatible Intel release. A free download should not require purchasing a separate driver updater. For Windows 10/11 systems, verify explicit support rather than assuming packages are interchangeable.
4. Install and restart. Run the downloaded installer and follow its instructions. If it includes component choices, ensure display audio is selected when available. Restart your computer if prompted.
5. Check sound output. Connect your HDMI or DisplayPort device, open Windows sound settings, and select that display or receiver as the playback output. Confirm that the destination supports audio and is not muted.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses an issue or improves support for your setup. The latest version is not necessarily suitable for older Intel hardware or legacy Windows editions, so check compatibility before you update. If sound stops working after installation, consider rolling back to the previously working driver.