Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver Download

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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 driver - "Realtek_AC_97_Audio.zip" - has been downloaded 4,921 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 10.8 MB.

22 Ratings (see all reviews)
4,921 Downloads

Supported Models

Realtek AC'97 Audio

Manufacturers

RealTek

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.10.00.5900 (2005-08-19) via .inf

Additional Notes

Audio driver for w3107 computers with realtek audio

Uploaded By

Kent James (DG Member) on 12-Apr-2006

Ratings & Reviews

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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
Realtek AC'97 Audio/RTLCPL.exe 10.5 MB 26 Sep 2005
Realtek AC'97 Audio/RtlCPAPI.dll 156.7 KB 26 Sep 2005
Realtek AC'97 Audio/alcxwdm.sys 3.6 MB 26 Sep 2005
Realtek AC'97 Audio/alsndmgr.cpl 18.8 MB 26 Sep 2005
Realtek AC'97 Audio/alsndmgr.wav 141.0 KB 26 Sep 2005
Realtek AC'97 Audio/oem5.inf 30.9 KB 26 Sep 2005
Realtek AC'97 Audio/soundman.exe 90.1 KB 26 Sep 2005

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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