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iLoveiTSM Author

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MacBook Pro Audio Driver

Which audio driver is used by MacBook Pro 7.1??? I'm running BootCamp (Windows7 Ultimate x64) and I'm having a problem with audio input, so I'm looking for anything taht will make it work.

In Device Manager I had "Cirrus CS4206A (AB13)" and three devices of "NVIDIA High Definition Audio". Then somehow I updated Cirrus driver to "High Definition Audio", but Audio-IN is not working, only Audio-OUT (The same thing with Cirrus). Just to mention, my MB is using only one "multi" audio jack.

The thing I can't understand is - Is MacBook Using Realtek Audio, stupid Cirrus or NVIDIA Audio ???

I can't contact Cirrus Support, because on their website it's written:

We produce integrated circuits that manufacturers design into their audio and video products. We do not manufacture graphics cards, sound cards or modems.

Your retail manufacturer is responsible for your product support. Please contact your manufacturer or visit your manufacturer's Web site for driver support.

These generic drivers may have been modified by the electronics manufacturer to suit a particular product. We recommend that you contact your product's manufacturer for support.

I contacted Apple Support (Chat) and the person I got on the chat is a noob! He told me to uninstall BootCamp or whole Win7...And he gave me a link to Microsoft Support... So, nothing really helpful, he just bumped me to Microsoft...

When I install Realtek HD Audio Driver/Codec there are no changes and no Audio Manager running!!

I mean who else is using stupid Cirrus -Citrus- s**t...I tought I bought good laptop for my job, but this is not usable for me in this situation...

Anyone can help?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1), 13inch ; Core2Duo ; 4GB RAM ; NVIDIA 320M

Posted on Mar 21, 2015 6:29 AM

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Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Posted on Mar 21, 2015 3:40 PM

Your Macbook Pro is a 13" 2010 model as listed in How to identify MacBook Pro models - Apple Support.

According to System requirements to install Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp - Apple Support, your MBP needs Boot Camp Support Software 4.0.4033 and as mentioned in

System Requirements

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2008)
MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009 & Mid 2009)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) *
MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010) *
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2008 & Mid 2009)
MacBook Air (11-inch & 13-inch, Late 2010) *
MacBook Pro (15-inch & 17-inch, Core 2 Duo)
MacBook Pro (15-inch & 17-inch, 2.2 & 2.4GHz)
MacBook Pro (15-inch & 17-inch, Early 2008) *
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) *
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009 & Mid 2009) *
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2009) *
MacBook Pro (13-inch and 15-inch, Mid 2009) *
MacBook Pro (13-inch,15-inch, and 17-inch, Mid 2010)
MacBook Pro (13-in, 15-inch, and 17-inch, Early 2011 & Late 2011)
Mac Pro (Mid 2006)
Mac Pro (Early 2008) *
Mac Pro (Early 2009)
Mac Pro (Early 2007)
Mac Pro (Mid 2010)
Mac Pro (15-inch and 17-inch, 2.2 & 2.4GHz)
Mac mini (Mid 2007)
Mac mini (Early 2009 & Late 2009)
Mac mini (Mid 2010) *
iMac (17-inch, Late 2006)
iMac (20-inch, Late 2006)
iMac (24-inch, Late 2006)
iMac (20-inch & 24-inch, Mid 2007)
iMac (20-inch & 24-inch, Early 2008)
iMac (20-inch, Early 2009 & Mid 2009)
iMac (21.5-inch & 27-inch, Late 2009) *
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) *
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) *
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010)
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011 & Late 2011)
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011)

all these drivers support Windows 7, 32 bit

* drivers that support Windows 7, 32 and 64 bit

You can download the drives to a USB2 flash drive and Boot Camp: Install or repair Boot Camp drivers.

If you have used anything other than a standard BC Assistant to install Windows, you will run into audio and GPT issues. For example using Windows EFI Boot will not work properly.

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iLoveiTSM Author

Level 1

16 points

May 11, 2015 7:38 AM in response to Loner T

I can't see any log related to audio issue in EventVewer... No changes in Recording tab, while headphones are detected and working under Playback tab... Switching between internal speakers and earphones is working fine, but it seems that input is always attached to internal mic (not detecting external stuff)..

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

May 10, 2015 7:23 PM in response to iLoveiTSM

What is the Sony model?

Can you check the following screens after you plug-in the Sony? I do not have a TRS headset.

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Mar 23, 2015 5:10 PM in response to iLoveiTSM

You can try just re-installing the Cirrus drivers by hand. I have Windows 8.1 which categorizes the devices a bit differently.

iLoveiTSM Author

Level 1

16 points

Mar 24, 2015 7:37 AM in response to Loner T

CirrusLogic CS4206 (AB13)

DriverBuildDate	= "12/03/2010"
DriverBuildVer	= "6.6001.1.30"

iLoveiTSM Author

Level 1

16 points

Mar 24, 2015 12:03 PM in response to Loner T

didn't worked... I was unable to turn off laser... I moved back Cirrus driver and it turned off itself...However input is not working...

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Mar 24, 2015 12:14 PM in response to iLoveiTSM

Does Output work correctly? What are you using for input?

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

May 6, 2015 3:08 PM in response to iLoveiTSM

Would you be willing to remove and install Windows?

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

May 7, 2015 9:18 AM in response to iLoveiTSM

Let me find a MBP 7,1 and test.

iLoveiTSM Author

Level 1

16 points

May 7, 2015 10:04 AM in response to Loner T

Thanks friend for your help! Hope it's not going to take a long time to find this model... If you find out something please write it down... 😉

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

May 9, 2015 5:51 AM in response to iLoveiTSM

The TRRS jack will not work with Windows. If you have a combined headphone/microphone device, Windows has issues recognizing it. It should work properly in OS X.