Realtek AC97 Audio Driver Download

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The AC97 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 driver - "via_chipset_AC_97_sound_driver.ZIP" - has been downloaded 27,497 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 195 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.3 MB.

195 Ratings (see all reviews)
27,497 Downloads

Supported Models

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 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95

File Name

Versions

v A3.355.10.00.4050 (2002-10-16) via .inf

Additional Notes

This comes from the system drivers disc for an MSI M/B with Via chipset

Uploaded By

Biffo1262 (DG Member) on 1-Oct-2004

Most Helpful Reviews

 
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
netto
Tested on Windows XP
8 Sep 2008
(4 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Realtek AC'97 for VIA Ok!!!!"
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
johnny bacon
Tested on Windows 98SE
10 Jul 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Loaded first go on a Gigabyte Board and does not include AvRack"
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
kiran

30 Aug 2007
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"hai this is good working"
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Annie
Tested on Windows XP
6 Jun 2009
(2 months after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Excellent driver, easy and fast install, and works just right, although I had quite a job finding the right one for onboard sound."
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Mich
Tested on Windows 2000 Professional
18 Apr 2006
 

Installation: 3 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"It is very recommended if you have this video card, but only y you are sure what are you doing."
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
ALC101/layout.bin 422 bytes 17 Oct 2002
ALC101/ALCUPD.EXE 208.9 KB 21 Oct 2002
ALC101/Setup.ini 2.1 KB 17 Oct 2002
ALC101/README.TXT 10.0 KB 24 Oct 2002
ALC101/ALCXDEV.EXE 31.3 KB 21 Oct 2002
ALC101/wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl 1.4 MB 16 Oct 2002
ALC101/wdm/alsndmgr.wav 141.0 KB 5 Feb 2002
ALC101/wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf 61.4 KB 16 Oct 2002
ALC101/wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf 63.7 KB 16 Oct 2002
ALC101/wdm/Alcxwdm.inf 22.2 KB 24 Oct 2002
ALC101/wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf 26.7 KB 16 Oct 2002
ALC101/wdm/Alcxwdm.cat 170.1 KB 23 Oct 2002
ALC101/wdm/ALCXWDM.SYS 947.9 KB 16 Oct 2002
ALC101/wdm/SoundMan.exe 47.1 KB 16 Oct 2002
ALC101/ALCCHKID.EXE 110.6 KB 21 Oct 2002
ALC101/Setup.exe 139.3 KB 10 Jan 2000
ALC101/ikernel.ex_ 258.5 KB 2 Jan 2000
ALC101/ALCRMV9X.EXE 127.0 KB 21 Oct 2002
ALC101/SetCDfmt.exe 23.6 KB 3 Dec 2001
ALC101/data1.cab 905.6 KB 17 Oct 2002
ALC101/ALCRMV.EXE 131.1 KB 17 Oct 2002
ALC101/data2.cab 512 bytes 17 Oct 2002
ALC101/win98gold/alcxwdm.sys 333.2 KB 17 Oct 2002
ALC101/win98gold/ALSndMgr.cpl 1.4 MB 16 Oct 2002
ALC101/win98gold/alsndmgr.wav 141.0 KB 5 Feb 2002
ALC101/win98gold/Alcxwdm.inf 22.2 KB 17 Oct 2002
ALC101/win98gold/SoundMan.exe 47.1 KB 16 Oct 2002

How to Update Realtek AC97 Audio Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the Realtek AC97 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 AC97 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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