The Master Riptide PCI Audio Device is typically a sound card or audio chipset used in older computer systems, especially those in the 1990s and early 2000s. The name "Riptide" is associated with a family of audio and modem controllers manufactured by Integrated Device Technology (IDT), which was widely used in personal computers at the time. These controllers combine both audio and modem functionality, though in modern systems, such devices have been replaced by more modern sound cards and integrated audio solutions.

In Windows, drivers are necessary to allow the operating system to communicate with and use hardware components like sound cards, so if you're trying to install or update the Master Riptide PCI Audio Device, you'll need to find the appropriate driver.