Avance Logic Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Driver Download

Avance Logic Drivers

The Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller is an audio device manufactured by Avance Logic. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "wdm_a3371.exe" has been downloaded 11,948 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 80 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 6.6 MB.

80 Ratings (see all reviews)
11,948 Downloads

Supported Models

AL97 Sound Chips

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

Avance Logic

RealTek

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.10.00.5035 (2002-12-03) via .inf
5.10.00.4080 (2002-11-27) via .inf

Additional Notes

For Windows 98SE thru Windows XP! This is the complete sound driver and front end support files. Downloaded from Realtek who has taken over support for the Avance products. Self installing file.

Uploaded By

Leprechaun (DG Member) on 14-Dec-2002

Most Helpful Reviews

 
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Jan Breeveld

30 Oct 2003
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"I love this driver. When I got this PB iMedia 5805i from a desparade friend there were no software disk. The PB software was gone and Windows ME was installed. But no sound. To say it nicely I don't like PB at all. The supportsite is made for PB-fans. It is very hard to find anything that is older than 2003. I needed a sounddriver for the onboard Realtek AC`97 VIA sound de
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Rob
Tested on Windows XP
4 Mar 2006
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Good driver, works with a lot of different manufacturers."
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Joey Immordino

19 Jun 2004
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"driver worked great needed realtec specific driver and this package had it rated excellent"
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Jon Taber
Tested on Windows XP
28 Feb 2009
(38 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 1 out of 5
Compatibility: 1 out of 5
 
"I had to reinstall the old driver. The new one didn't work at all."
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
wdm/layout.bin 422 bytes 4 Dec 2002
wdm/ALCUPD.EXE 208.9 KB 21 Oct 2002
wdm/Setup.ini 2.1 KB 17 Oct 2002
wdm/README.TXT 10.7 KB 5 Dec 2002
wdm/ALCXDEV.EXE 31.3 KB 21 Oct 2002
wdm/wdm/crlds3d.dll 766.0 KB 21 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl 1.6 MB 27 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/alsndmgr.wav 141.0 KB 5 Feb 2002
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf 57.5 KB 27 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf 43.5 KB 27 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm.inf 23.1 KB 4 Dec 2002
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm3.inf 24.8 KB 27 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf 43.7 KB 27 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm.cat 185.1 KB 2 Dec 2002
wdm/wdm/ALCXWDM.SYS 730.7 KB 27 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/SoundMan.exe 46.6 KB 19 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm4.inf 35.5 KB 27 Nov 2002
wdm/wdm/audio3d.dll 720.9 KB 27 Aug 2002
wdm/patch/PATCH.EXE 24.6 KB 19 Nov 2002
wdm/patch/269601USA8.EXE 377.5 KB 23 Feb 2001
wdm/patch/readme.txt 1.8 KB 10 May 2002
wdm/ALCCHKID.EXE 110.6 KB 21 Oct 2002
wdm/Setup.exe 139.3 KB 10 Jan 2000
wdm/ikernel.ex_ 258.5 KB 2 Jan 2000
wdm/ALCRMV9X.EXE 127.0 KB 21 Oct 2002
wdm/SetCDfmt.exe 23.6 KB 3 Dec 2001
wdm/data1.cab 905.6 KB 4 Dec 2002
wdm/ALCRMV.EXE 131.1 KB 17 Oct 2002
wdm/data2.cab 512 bytes 4 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/alcxwdm.sys 586.1 KB 3 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/crlds3d.dll 766.0 KB 21 Nov 2002
wdm/win98/ALSndMgr.cpl 1.6 MB 27 Nov 2002
wdm/win98/alsndmgr.wav 141.0 KB 5 Feb 2002
wdm/win98/Alcxwdm1.inf 57.5 KB 4 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/Alcxwdm0.inf 43.5 KB 4 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/Alcxwdm.inf 23.1 KB 4 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/Alcxwdm3.inf 24.8 KB 4 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/Alcxwdm2.inf 43.7 KB 4 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/Alcxwdm.cat 185.1 KB 2 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/SoundMan.exe 46.6 KB 19 Nov 2002
wdm/win98/Alcxwdm4.inf 35.5 KB 4 Dec 2002
wdm/win98/audio3d.dll 720.9 KB 27 Aug 2002

How to Update Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller 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 Avance Logic Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller 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 Avance Logic Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

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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