Intel Display Audio (HDMI/DisplayPort)
This component carries sound over HDMI and DisplayPort connections that run from Intel integrated graphics, so audio reaches a monitor or TV that has its own speakers. It installs as part of the Intel graphics driver rather than the onboard codec, which is why a missing display-audio device is really a graphics-driver problem. It only appears as an output when a display capable of audio is connected.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10, 11
- Hardware category
- Audio & Sound
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Related families listed
- 15 in this category, 23 elsewhere from Intel
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Intel Display Audio (HDMI/DisplayPort) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Device type | Display audio over HDMI and DisplayPort |
| Connection | Digital display output from Intel graphics |
| Driver source | Bundled in the Intel graphics package |
| Windows class driver | Follows the graphics driver, not the codec |
| Control panel | Managed through Windows Sound settings |
| First thing that breaks | No output when the graphics driver is stale |
How to tell this is what you have
- Shows as "Intel(R) Display Audio" under sound controllers
- Only active when an HDMI or DisplayPort display with audio is attached
- Bundled with the Intel graphics package
Worth knowing: Handles audio over HDMI and DisplayPort from Intel integrated graphics.
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- Intel downloads and documentation
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- Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle
Microsoft Lifecycle: Lifecycle documentation for Windows 10 Home and Pro; separately governed editions and servicing channels can have different dates.
- USB audio class-driver documentation
Microsoft Learn: Explains when Windows can load an in-box USB class driver and why a class driver does not guarantee every device feature.
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Other audio & sound families to compare
Intel Display Audio (HDMI/DisplayPort) next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Display Audio (HDMI/DisplayPort) (this page) | Intel | 10, 11 | Shows as "Intel(R) Display Audio" under sound controllers |
| Realtek High Definition Audio Codecs | Realtek | 10, 11 | Shows in Device Manager as "Realtek(R) Audio" or "Realtek High Definition Audio" |
| Realtek USB Audio | Realtek | 10, 11 | Appears when a USB headset or dongle is plugged in |
| Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) | Intel | 10, 11 | Listed as an Intel Smart Sound Technology controller in Device Manager |
| AMD High Definition Audio Device (HDMI/DisplayPort) | AMD | 10, 11 | Listed as "AMD High Definition Audio Device" |
| NVIDIA High Definition Audio | NVIDIA | 10, 11 | Shows as "NVIDIA High Definition Audio" |
| Creative Sound Blaster Series | Creative | 10, 11 | May enumerate with a Sound Blaster model name |
| Creative Sound BlasterX / AE Series | Creative | 10, 11 | Read the exact Sound BlasterX or AE model |
| Focusrite Scarlett USB Interfaces | Focusrite | 10, 11 | External USB interface with generation-specific model name |
| Focusrite Clarett / Vocaster Interfaces | Focusrite | 10, 11 | Read the complete Clarett or Vocaster model and connection type |
| Logitech USB Headset and Speaker Audio | Logitech | 10, 11 | USB headset, speakerphone, or speaker set |
| Dell Audio (Waves MaxxAudio and OEM codec packages) | Dell | 10, 11 | Often includes a Waves MaxxAudio control panel |
| HP Audio (OEM codec and companion packages) | HP | 10, 11 | Matched to an HP product or serial number |
| Lenovo Audio (OEM codec packages) | Lenovo | 10, 11 | Selected by Lenovo machine type |
| ASUS Audio (motherboard and laptop OEM packages) | ASUS | 10, 11 | Motherboard packages listed per board model |
| Microsoft Surface Audio | Microsoft Surface | 10, 11 | Audio bundled in a Surface driver and firmware package |
Other Intel families in the catalog
Intel hardware documented outside audio & sound
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Arc Graphics | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the current Intel package lists the GPU |
| Intel Iris Xe / UHD Graphics | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| Intel USB 3.x eXtensible Host Controller | USB & Thunderbolt | Modern 10/11 use the inbox xHCI driver; legacy packages vary |
| Intel Thunderbolt Controller and Software | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| Intel USB4 Connection Manager | USB & Thunderbolt | 11 on systems implementing native USB4 support |
| Intel Wi-Fi (Wireless Adapter Family) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Intel Ethernet Controllers | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Killer Networking (via PC and board makers) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Intel Wireless Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Intel Chipset Device Software (INF Update Utility) | Motherboard Chipset | 10 and 11 x64 where the package lists the chipset |
13 further Intel families are listed on the Intel manufacturer page.