While the ALC1150 is natively supported by the generic Microsoft High Definition Audio driver, this generic driver lacks the specific functionality of the hardware (specifically 7.1 surround handling and headphone amp management).
The ALC1150 was designed to bridge the gap between consumer integrated audio and dedicated sound cards. It was a staple in high-end Z87, Z97, and Z170 chipset motherboards (e.g., ASUS ROG series, Gigabyte G1 Gaming). alc1150 driver
While the ALC1150 has 115dB SNR, poor motherboard shielding can introduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) from the GPU or CPU VRMs. While the ALC1150 is natively supported by the