Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Driver Download
The AC'97 for VIA (R) Controller is an audio device manufactured by RealTek. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "WDM_A402.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews, and has been downloaded 969 times. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 18.4 MB.
Supported Models
AC'97
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Realtek AC97 Audio
Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98
File Name
Versions
A4.03 (7-Nov-2007)
5.10.00.6260 (2007-09-24) via .inf
Additional Notes
To install this driver unpack the zipped file and execute setup.exe.
Uploaded By
Munib Al Ahmadi (DG Member) on 21-Jan-2008
Ratings & Reviews
See all Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller ratings and reviews
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_001714C0
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_001D14C0
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_00301462
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_00321462
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_00361025
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_FF001179
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_FF011179
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_FF101179
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4361&SUBSYS_3009103C
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3058&SUBSYS_471010EC&REV_50
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WDM_A402/ALCXDEV.EXE | 31.4 KB | 4 Nov 2003 |
| WDM_A402/AlcUpd64.exe | 475.6 KB | 31 Jul 2006 |
| WDM_A402/ChCfg.exe | 49.2 KB | 1 Aug 2006 |
| WDM_A402/GETDXVER.EXE | 40.4 KB | 8 Aug 2003 |
| WDM_A402/Readme.txt | 25.7 KB | 12 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/SetCDfmt.exe | 23.6 KB | 3 Dec 2001 |
| WDM_A402/SetupEx.ini | 136 bytes | 5 Nov 2004 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/ALSNDMGR.WAV | 141.0 KB | 5 Feb 2002 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/ALSndMgr.cpl | 18.8 MB | 17 Nov 2006 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm.cat | 620.5 KB | 11 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm.inf | 29.9 KB | 12 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm0.cat | 621.0 KB | 11 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm0.inf | 64.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm1.inf | 64.3 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm10.inf | 33.3 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm11.inf | 34.0 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm12.inf | 63.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm13.inf | 55.7 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm14.inf | 28.0 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm15.inf | 25.3 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm16.inf | 45.7 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm17.inf | 31.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm18.inf | 53.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm19.inf | 36.6 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm2.inf | 64.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm20.inf | 25.4 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm21.inf | 35.0 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm3.inf | 35.3 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm4.inf | 36.3 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm5.inf | 29.7 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm6.inf | 33.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm7.inf | 26.1 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm8.inf | 34.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcwdm9.inf | 46.6 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau.inf | 29.1 KB | 12 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau0.inf | 64.3 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau1.inf | 63.6 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau10.inf | 42.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau11.inf | 29.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau12.inf | 61.7 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau13.inf | 56.1 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau14.inf | 32.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau15.inf | 32.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau16.inf | 33.2 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau17.inf | 26.7 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau18.inf | 24.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau19.inf | 28.9 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau2.inf | 64.1 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau20.inf | 31.7 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau21.inf | 29.1 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau22.inf | 45.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau23.inf | 34.0 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau24.inf | 35.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau25.inf | 34.5 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau26.inf | 44.9 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau27.inf | 35.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau28.inf | 24.6 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau29.inf | 34.2 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau3.inf | 31.2 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau31.inf | 52.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau4.inf | 52.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau5.inf | 30.7 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau6.inf | 34.2 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau7.inf | 25.3 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau8.inf | 33.8 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxau9.inf | 33.7 KB | 24 Sep 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxwdm.cat | 813.2 KB | 11 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/Alcxwdm0.cat | 815.1 KB | 11 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/CPLUtl64.exe | 37.4 KB | 31 Mar 2006 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/ChCfg.exe | 49.2 KB | 1 Aug 2006 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/RTLCPL.exe | 10.5 MB | 8 Dec 2006 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/RtlCPAPI.dll | 147.5 KB | 18 Oct 2006 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/SoundMan.exe | 577.5 KB | 16 Apr 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/alcrmv.exe | 217.1 KB | 31 Jul 2006 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/alcrmv64.exe | 316.4 KB | 31 Jul 2006 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/alcwdm64.sys | 3.6 MB | 2 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/WDM/alcxwdm.sys | 4.1 MB | 2 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/alcchkid.exe | 110.6 KB | 21 Nov 2003 |
| WDM_A402/alcrmv.exe | 217.1 KB | 31 Jul 2006 |
| WDM_A402/alcrmv64.exe | 316.4 KB | 31 Jul 2006 |
| WDM_A402/alcrmv9x.exe | 127.0 KB | 21 Nov 2003 |
| WDM_A402/alcupd.exe | 315.4 KB | 31 Jul 2006 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab | 2.3 MB | 4 Apr 2007 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Build_Generated_Support_Files/FontData.ini | 39 bytes | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Chinese_(Simplified)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 340.0 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Chinese_(Traditional)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 340.0 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Czech_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Danish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 393.2 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Dutch_Files/_IsRes.dll | 397.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_English_Files/_IsRes.dll | 385.0 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Finnish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_French_(Standard)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 405.5 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_German_Files/_IsRes.dll | 401.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Greek_Files/_IsRes.dll | 401.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Italian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 397.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Japanese_Files/_IsRes.dll | 356.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Korean_Files/_IsRes.dll | 352.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/license.txt | 255 bytes | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Misc_Support_Files/corecomp.ini | 65.5 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/default.pal | 1.2 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/isrt.dll | 438.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Norwegian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Polish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 397.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Portuguese_(Brazilian)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 397.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Portuguese_(Standard)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 401.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Russian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Spanish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 401.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Swedish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Thai_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data1.cab/_Support_Turkish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 4 Apr 2007 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Build_Generated_Support_Files/FontData.ini | 39 bytes | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Chinese_(Simplified)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 340.0 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Chinese_(Traditional)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 340.0 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Czech_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Danish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 393.2 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Dutch_Files/_IsRes.dll | 397.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_English_Files/_IsRes.dll | 385.0 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Finnish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_French_(Standard)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 405.5 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_German_Files/_IsRes.dll | 401.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Greek_Files/_IsRes.dll | 401.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Italian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 397.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Japanese_Files/_IsRes.dll | 356.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Korean_Files/_IsRes.dll | 352.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/license.txt | 255 bytes | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Misc_Support_Files/corecomp.ini | 65.5 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/default.pal | 1.2 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/isrt.dll | 438.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Norwegian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Polish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 397.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Portuguese_(Brazilian)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 397.3 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Portuguese_(Standard)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 401.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Russian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Spanish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 401.4 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Swedish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Thai_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/data2.cab/_Support_Turkish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 389.1 KB | 2 Jul 2015 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab | 553.8 KB | 28 Mar 2006 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/DotNetInstaller.exe | 5.6 KB | 13 Nov 2005 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/IKernel.dll | 757.8 KB | 7 Feb 2006 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/ISBEW64.exe | 129.5 KB | 7 Feb 2006 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/ISBEW64.rgs | 570 bytes | 19 Dec 2005 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/ISBEW64A.exe | 65.0 KB | 7 Feb 2006 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/ISProBE9x.tlb | 132.2 KB | 13 Nov 2005 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/ISProBENT.tlb | 121.0 KB | 13 Nov 2005 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/IScript.dll | 274.4 KB | 7 Feb 2006 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/IUser.dll | 204.8 KB | 7 Feb 2006 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/IsBEW64.tlb | 3.4 KB | 13 Nov 2005 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/ctor.dll | 69.7 KB | 7 Feb 2006 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/iKernel.rgs | 38.7 KB | 7 Feb 2006 |
| WDM_A402/engine32.cab/objectps.dll | 32.8 KB | 7 Feb 2006 |
| WDM_A402/layout.bin | 473 bytes | 4 Apr 2007 |
| WDM_A402/setup.exe | 121.1 KB | 14 Nov 2005 |
| WDM_A402/setup.ibt | 456.9 KB | 4 Apr 2007 |
| WDM_A402/setup.ini | 2.8 KB | 12 Oct 2007 |
| WDM_A402/setup.isn | 250.3 KB | 15 Nov 2005 |
How to Update Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the RealTek Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the RealTek website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.