PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_AB08

Polaris 22 HDMI Audio driver

PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_AB08 is the Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Polaris 22 HDMI Audio, an audio device. Without it you may get no sound, a missing speaker icon or a device marked as unknown. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on amd.com.

Device details

Hardware IDPCI\VEN_1002&DEV_AB08
Device namePolaris 22 HDMI Audio
MakerAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] (PCI vendor ID 1002)
Device typeAudio
Driver guideAMD High Definition Audio Device

How to install the driver for Polaris 22 HDMI Audio

  1. Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_AB08.
  2. Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Audio drivers often appear here.
  3. Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Audio or Sound.
  4. Use the chip maker's package. AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition (graphics driver package) on amd.com. Our amd high definition audio device guide explains which package fits.
  5. Restart and check. Play a sound and check the output device in Settings, System, Sound.

Other Advanced Micro Devices audio IDs

Device names: The PCI ID Repository, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.