Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM/DA AC '97 Audio Controller Driver Download
The r) 82801DB/DBM/DA AC '97 Controller is an audio device manufactured by Intel. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "Intel_AC97.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 511 reviews, and has been downloaded 100,635 times. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 60.6 KB.
Supported Models
82801 DB/DBM/DA AC'97
Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM/DA AC '97 Audio Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.1.3552.1 (4-Nov-2002)
5.1.3552.1 (2002-04-11) via .inf
Additional Notes
Intel 82801DB/DBM/DA AC'97 Audio Controller
Uploaded By
Sumit Awal (DG Member) on 3-Dec-2006
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Device Hardware IDs
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8086&DEV_2802&SUBSYS_80860101&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_02&VEN_1057&DEV_3055&SUBSYS_10573055&REV_1007
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2415&SUBSYS_B1BF0E11&REV_02
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2445&SUBSYS_02341014&REV_12
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2485&SUBSYS_C006144D&REV_02
Compatible IDs
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8086&DEV_2802
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ac97ich4.sys | 107.8 KB | 21 Feb 2006 |
| oem34.inf | 19.9 KB | 21 Feb 2006 |
How to Update Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM/DA AC '97 Audio Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
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