Ableton release asio driver in background

1. What does release ASIO driver in background mean?
2. How do I switch over to the ASIO driver for my audio card?
3. How do I get my ASIO driver to work?

What does release ASIO driver in background mean?

ASIO Driver. ... Release Driver when Application is in Background. Releases the driver and allows other applications to play back via your audio hardware even though Cubase is running.

How do I switch over to the ASIO driver for my audio card?

Go to Options>Audio Settings> System and select the driver for your audio card in the ASIO device area found in the upper right hand side.

How do I get my ASIO driver to work?

Method 1:

1. Press (Windows key + X) and click on “Device Manager”.
2. Locate and expand Universal ASIO Driver.
3. Right click on the Universal ASIO Driver and select “Update Driver Software”. Once this is done, restart the computer and check, if it works.