Intel Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Driver Download

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The Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller is an audio device manufactured by Intel. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "ac97soundrealtek.exe" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 207 reviews, and has been downloaded 40,467 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.

207 Ratings (see all reviews)
40,467 Downloads

Supported Models

ac97

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

Intel

RealTek

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.10.00.5350 (2003-10-09) via .inf

Uploaded By

kevin (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003

Most Helpful Reviews

 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
CPR

30 Jul 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Compliments to Driverguide! Everything I have had to find here has been fine:0)"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
mahmod
Tested on Windows XP
26 May 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"tanks itis work well"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
A. Smith
Tested on Windows XP
10 Apr 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Good generic driver for integrated sound for a intel board."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Eyad
Tested on Windows XP
20 Dec 2006
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 3 out of 5
 
"Thank u very much"
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
wdm/layout.bin 422 bytes 15 Sep 2003
wdm/GETDXVER.EXE 40.4 KB 8 Aug 2003
wdm/ALCUPD.EXE 208.9 KB 2 Sep 2003
wdm/Setup.ini 2.1 KB 15 Sep 2003
wdm/README.TXT 14.4 KB 20 Oct 2003
wdm/ALCXDEV.EXE 31.4 KB 2 Jul 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm13.inf 34.0 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/alcxwdm.sys 475.8 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/crlds3d.dll 766.0 KB 21 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl 13.4 MB 8 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/alsndmgr.wav 141.0 KB 5 Feb 2002
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm7.inf 22.8 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf 60.5 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm6.inf 29.4 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm5.inf 23.2 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm9.inf 25.3 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf 62.0 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/ALCXSENS.sys 401.2 KB 4 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm12.inf 25.3 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm.inf 26.2 KB 20 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf 52.6 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm.cat 258.6 KB 17 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/SoundMan.exe 57.3 KB 8 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/ALCXCK8.cat 12.4 KB 15 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm11.inf 23.9 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm4.inf 38.4 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/wdm/audio3d.dll 65.5 KB 19 Aug 2003
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm14.inf 23.7 KB 9 Oct 2003
wdm/ALCCHKID.EXE 110.6 KB 2 Jul 2003
wdm/Setup.exe 139.3 KB 10 Jan 2000
wdm/ikernel.ex_ 340.9 KB 11 Apr 2001
wdm/ALCRMV9X.EXE 127.0 KB 2 Jul 2003
wdm/SetCDfmt.exe 23.6 KB 3 Dec 2001
wdm/data1.cab 858.6 KB 15 Sep 2003
wdm/ALCRMV.EXE 139.3 KB 17 Jul 2003
wdm/data2.cab 512 bytes 15 Sep 2003

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 Intel 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.

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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Intel 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.

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