If you are stuck on a UEFI installation and don't want to reinstall, tools like the Open Core Legacy Patcher can often "spoof" the necessary hardware hooks to get audio working on older Macs running modern Windows versions. Part 2: Managing Windows 10 Heat ("Hot" Issue)
Open and find the "High Definition Audio Controller" with a yellow warning icon.
: Get the Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621 directly from Apple. Manual Install : macbook pro 2012 audio driver windows 10 hot
The 2012 MacBook Pro (Mid-2012) is a legendary machine, but running Windows 10 through Boot Camp often presents two frustrating challenges: and excessive heat .
The most common reason for missing audio on a Mid-2012 MacBook Pro in Windows 10 is that the OS was installed using instead of Legacy BIOS mode . On this specific model, the Cirrus Logic audio hardware only initializes properly when Windows is installed in Legacy mode. 1. Check your BIOS Mode Press Win + R , type msinfo32 , and hit Enter. Look for BIOS Mode . If you are stuck on a UEFI installation
MacBooks often run hotter in Windows because Boot Camp lacks the sophisticated thermal management found in macOS. 1. Tweak Processor Power State
If you are seeing a red "X" over your volume icon or your laptop feels like a hot plate, here is the definitive guide to getting your audio drivers working and your temperatures under control. Part 1: Fixing the MacBook Pro 2012 Audio Driver Manual Install : The 2012 MacBook Pro (Mid-2012)
If you are in Legacy mode but still have no sound, you need the or 5.1.5769.
If it says , your audio likely won't work regardless of the driver you install. You may need to reinstall Windows 10 using a standard MBR/Legacy boot method rather than the EFI boot option. 2. Install the Right Driver Package
Right-click it, select , then Browse my computer for drivers .