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 driver - "snd_realtek_ac97_3_1_.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp.zip" - has been downloaded 29,160 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 150 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 11.2 MB.
Supported Models
alc658
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 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.10.00.5770 (2004-12-22) via .inf
Additional Notes
Used for HP Pavilion w5080
Uploaded By
Sebastiaan (DG Member) on 3-Jun-2005
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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_FF011179&REV_01
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4341&SUBSYS_FF101179
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/alcupd.exe | 208.9 KB | 5 Nov 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/layout.bin | 422 bytes | 18 Nov 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/GETDXVER.EXE | 40.4 KB | 8 Aug 2003 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/Setup.ini | 2.2 KB | 29 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/SetupEx.ini | 136 bytes | 5 Nov 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/alcrmv9x.exe | 127.0 KB | 21 Nov 2003 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/README.TXT | 20.6 KB | 29 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/ALCXDEV.EXE | 31.4 KB | 4 Nov 2003 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/ChCfg.exe | 41.0 KB | 27 Oct 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/Setup.exe | 139.3 KB | 10 Jan 2000 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/ikernel.ex_ | 344.9 KB | 5 Sep 2001 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/SetCDfmt.exe | 23.6 KB | 3 Dec 2001 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/data1.cab | 863.5 KB | 18 Nov 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/alcrmv.exe | 139.3 KB | 1 Sep 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 18 Nov 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/alcchkid.exe | 110.6 KB | 21 Nov 2003 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm24.inf | 28.9 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm13.inf | 44.4 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm17.inf | 24.7 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm15.inf | 28.0 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm16.inf | 28.1 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm8.inf | 29.9 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/ALSNDMGR.WAV | 141.0 KB | 5 Feb 2002 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/ALSndMgr.cpl | 17.6 MB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm23.inf | 27.8 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm7.inf | 23.3 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/RTLCPL.EXE | 9.5 MB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm1.inf | 61.1 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm6.inf | 30.5 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm5.inf | 25.0 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm9.inf | 29.6 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm19.inf | 24.5 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm20.inf | 27.8 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm22.inf | 35.1 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm0.inf | 61.8 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/RtlCPAPI.dll | 156.7 KB | 7 Sep 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm10.inf | 38.6 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm18.inf | 22.6 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm12.inf | 39.9 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm.inf | 26.3 KB | 29 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm3.inf | 26.8 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm2.inf | 62.6 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm.cat | 513.8 KB | 28 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm21.inf | 24.7 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/ALCXWDM.SYS | 2.3 MB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/SoundMan.exe | 77.8 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm11.inf | 25.4 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm4.inf | 48.0 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
| snd_realtek_ac97_3.68_w98-wme-w2k-wxp/WDM/Alcxwdm14.inf | 28.4 KB | 22 Dec 2004 |
How to Update Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
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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
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