Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver Download

RealTek Drivers

The AC'97 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_betaver3.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 127 reviews, and has been downloaded 24,251 times. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 6.5 MB.

127 Ratings (see all reviews)
24,251 Downloads

Supported Models

AC97 Audio v 5.10.0000.4110 and v 5.10.0000.5280

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

RealTek

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.10.00.5280 (2003-07-24) via .inf

Additional Notes

This is a beta version and the newer version than what I sought but works a charm.Just unzip - read the readme file and run setup

Uploaded By

Guy Gilbert (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003

Most Helpful Reviews

 
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Bnorvell
Tested on Windows XP
3 May 2006
 

Installation: 3 out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Works with no problems"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
David
Tested on Windows XP
1 Aug 2006
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Very satisfied.

Thanks for all Drivers guide!"

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
tom
Tested on Windows XP
10 Jun 2006
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"tried a few drivers this is the only one that worked thank you"
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
wdm_betaver3/full_package/layout.bin 422 bytes 21 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/ALCUPD.EXE 208.9 KB 3 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/Setup.ini 2.1 KB 3 Apr 2002
wdm_betaver3/full_package/README.TXT 12.1 KB 29 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/ALCXDEV.EXE 31.4 KB 2 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/alcxwdm.sys 461.3 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/crlds3d.dll 766.0 KB 21 Nov 2002
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm8.inf 23.5 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl 8.9 MB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/alsndmgr.wav 141.0 KB 5 Feb 2002
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm7.inf 22.3 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf 59.9 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm6.inf 29.0 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm5.inf 22.5 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm9.inf 23.8 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf 64.5 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm10.inf 36.6 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/ALCXSENS.sys 404.0 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm12.inf 23.0 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm.inf 25.5 KB 1 Aug 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm3.inf 25.2 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf 48.1 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm.cat 228.3 KB 25 Jun 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/SoundMan.exe 55.3 KB 16 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/ALCXCK8.cat 11.0 KB 8 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm11.inf 23.2 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/Alcxwdm4.inf 35.5 KB 24 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/wdm/audio3d.dll 720.9 KB 27 Aug 2002
wdm_betaver3/full_package/ALCCHKID.EXE 110.6 KB 2 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/Setup.exe 139.3 KB 10 Jan 2000
wdm_betaver3/full_package/ikernel.ex_ 340.9 KB 11 Apr 2001
wdm_betaver3/full_package/ALCRMV9X.EXE 127.0 KB 2 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/SetCDfmt.exe 23.6 KB 3 Dec 2001
wdm_betaver3/full_package/data1.cab 857.2 KB 21 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/ALCRMV.EXE 139.3 KB 17 Jul 2003
wdm_betaver3/full_package/data2.cab 512 bytes 21 Jul 2003

How to Update Realtek AC'97 Audio Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the Realtek AC'97 Audio 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 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

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. 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.

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