VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) Driver Download

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The AC'97 Enhanced Controller (WDM) is an audio device manufactured by VIA. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "VIA_AC_97_Enhanced_Audio_Controller__WDM_.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews, and has been downloaded 28,378 times. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 43.9 KB.

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Supported Models

VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)

VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)

Manufacturers

VIA

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

6.14.01.3880 (2003-08-19) via .inf

Uploaded By

Victor Stockman (DG Member) on 12-Jul-2006

Most Helpful Reviews

 
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
kenneth delos reyes
Tested on Windows XP
23 Apr 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"I recommend this driver to all the people who uses a P4VMM2 motherboard......

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!"

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Tim
Tested on Windows XP
30 May 2010
(5 days after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 1 out of 5
 
"The driver was still not good enough to solve the problem that i had, i had to find one that was more uptodate, after that it worked.

I know this works sometimes"

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Janet Sereno
Tested on Windows XP
18 Oct 2006
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"It's good, worked good."
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
PAYASOTECNO
Tested on Windows XP
9 Jul 2007
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"WAS VERY IMPORTANT, BECAUSE VIDEO DEVICE WORKING GOOD NOW

IN SPANISH: PARA MI FUE MUY IMPORTANTE ENCONTRAR ESTE DRIVER PUES AHORA EL VIDEO FUNCIONAQ MUY BIEN Y SE VE EXCELENTE, CON BUENA DEFINICION Y SIN SALTOS DE IMAGENES POR CUADROS."

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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
Leer.txt 158 bytes 12 Jul 2006
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)/Setup.DIY 189 bytes 12 Jul 2006
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)/oem0.inf 24.7 KB 19 Aug 2003
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)/viaudio.sys 74.0 KB 19 Aug 2003

How to Update VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) 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 VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) 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 VIA 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 VIA 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.

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