ECS VIA8233 Codec Sound Driver Driver Download (Official)

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The VIA8233 Codec Sound Driver is an audio device manufactured by ECS Elitegroup. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. Visitors have downloaded this file "8233a248.zip" 355 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 6.9 MB.

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Supported Models

VIA8233 Codec Sound Driver

Avance AC'97 Audio for Intel(R) Audio Controller

Avance AC'97 Audio for SiS(R) Audio Controller

Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller

Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA686/8231 Audio Controller

Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 Audio Controller

Avance AC97 Audio

Manufacturers

ECS

Avance Logic

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95

File Name

Versions

(2001-03-17) via .inf
5.10.00.3610 (2001-09-19) via .inf

Additional Notes

Avance Logic AC'97 Sound System Software (WDM driver)

Uploaded By

Kodeeswaran (DG Staff Member) on 27-Apr-2004

Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
Readme.txt 4.5 KB 2 Oct 2001
Win9x/Swwtac97.dat 247.2 KB 10 Nov 1999
Win9x/Valcx95.inf 5.9 KB 27 Mar 2001
Win9x/Swwtac97.ton 3.1 MB 10 Nov 1999
Win9x/Alcx95.ini 1.1 KB 18 Jun 2001
Win9x/Alswwt16.dll 86.9 KB 26 Nov 1999
Win9x/Alswwt.drv 14.9 KB 26 Nov 1999
Win9x/Alcx95.drv 140.1 KB 20 Jun 2001
Win9x/Valcx95.vxd 98.0 KB 20 Jun 2001
WinNT4/Oemsetup.inf 662 bytes 23 Mar 2001
WinNT4/Alswwtnt.sys 114.3 KB 15 Oct 2000
WinNT4/alcxnt.sys 181.2 KB 28 Sep 2001
WinNT4/alcxinit.dat 584 bytes 22 Oct 2001
WinNT4/Avance.ini 150 bytes 31 Mar 2000
WinNT4/Mmdrv.dll 20.5 KB 16 Jan 2001
WinNT4/alcxnt.dll 45.1 KB 28 Sep 2001
WinNT4/Alswwtnt.dat 247.2 KB 22 Oct 1999
WinNT4/Alswwtnt.dll 23.6 KB 15 Oct 2000
WinNT4/Alswwtnt.ton 3.1 MB 22 Oct 1999
WinXP/alcxwdm.inf 57.5 KB 27 Sep 2001
WinXP/alcxinit.dat 584 bytes 22 Oct 2001
WinXP/Alcxwdm.sys 285.5 KB 19 Sep 2001
WinXP/Alcxwdm.cat 71.8 KB 29 Sep 2001
Win98SE/alcxinit.dat 584 bytes 22 Oct 2001
Win98SE/Alcxwdm.inf 57.5 KB 27 Sep 2001
Win98SE/Alcxwdm.sys 285.5 KB 19 Sep 2001
Win98SE/Alcxwdm.cat 71.8 KB 29 Sep 2001
WinME/alcxinit.dat 584 bytes 22 Oct 2001
WinME/Alcxwdm.inf 57.5 KB 27 Sep 2001
WinME/Alcxwdm.sys 285.5 KB 19 Sep 2001
WinME/Alcxwdm.cat 71.8 KB 29 Sep 2001
Win2000/alcxwdm.inf 57.5 KB 27 Sep 2001
Win2000/alcxinit.dat 584 bytes 22 Oct 2001
Win2000/Alcxwdm.sys 285.5 KB 19 Sep 2001
Win2000/Alcxwdm.cat 71.8 KB 29 Sep 2001

How to Update VIA8233 Codec Sound Driver Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the VIA8233 Codec Sound Driver 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 ECS VIA8233 Codec Sound Driver 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 ECS 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 ECS 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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