Windows 10: Intel SST HDA Bug

Hello,I've encountered a bug that affects many Intel devices using processors with Intel HDA SST and Intel ME.When you disable Intel ME in the BIOS, the audio stops working because the Intel SST OED driver communicates with Intel ME and cannot start without it. This bug affects all Windows 10/11 versions and all SST driver versions. To help the people affected by this bug:1. open cmd.exe as admin2. type "shutdown /r /fw /t 0"3. find the "Enable Intel ME" setting in the BIOS menu4. enable Intel ME5. apply the BIOS settings and reboot6. the audio should work againIf the Intel ME setting doesn't

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HDA Inbox vs Intel SST drivers on the same audio controller?

The difference between the HDA Inbox (High Definition Audio) and Intel SST (Smart Sound Technology) drivers lies in the audio controller used on your Dell Latitude 5591. The HDA Inbox driver is a generic driver provided by Microsoft that supports a wide range of audio controllers. It is a standard driver that offers basic functionality for audio playback and recording. On the other hand, Intel SST is a specialized driver developed by Intel for their Smart Sound Technology audio controllers. SST provides additional features and optimizations specific to Intel audio hardware, such as hardware-acceleration capabilities. This allows certain audio processing tasks to be offloaded to the audio controller, reducing the CPU load and potentially improving performance. By enabling the Audio DSP and setting it to non-UAA compliance in the BIOS, you are configuring your system to use the Intel SST driver specifically designed for your audio controller. The decision between HDA Inbox and Intel SST drivers comes down to personal preference and requirements. If you prefer to avoid additional audio processing software like Waves, using the Intel SST driver can be a viable option as it provides hardware-acceleration capabilities. However, it's always recommended to use the drivers provided by your device manufacturer or official sources to ensure compatibility and stability.

 

Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED !!!Problems!!!

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I am having the exact same problem listed above, and successfully uninstalled the driver, and after restarting it reappeared again with the yellow triangle. I installed the Assistant but it did not help in reinstalling or updating the "Intel(R) Smart
Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED" driver. What next?

 

[FIXED] Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED Not starting correctly

I had the same problem on an Intel NUC 10 and the answer on the Intel support site is:

Summary

Steps to fix no audio issue caused by Intel® Smart Sound Technology update



Description

No audio output after system update or driver update or BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) update.



Resolution

Open Device manager

In System devices > Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller

Right click and select Update driver

Select Browse my computer for driver software

Select let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer

Select High Definition Audio controller and install.