Avance Logic Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Driver Download

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The Realtek AC97 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 driver - "wdm_a3401.exe" - has been downloaded 52,265 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 169 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 4.0 MB.

169 Ratings (see all reviews)
52,265 Downloads

Supported Models

AC'97 Codec

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

5.10.00.5080 (2003-02-11) via .inf
5.10.00.5080 (2003-02-07) via .inf

Additional Notes

This sound file was downloaded from www.avance.com but there seems to be a large outage most of the time. I finally got this one to download and had seen there was no posting of it. These files work for everything from Win98SE through WinXP. There are other files for WinNT, Win95, Linux, and OS/2 on their site as well. I have tested and confirmed with an ECS motherboard sound onboard that this file does work and is XP Logo'd.

Uploaded By

W. Boyer III (DG Member) on 27-Feb-2003

Most Helpful Reviews

 
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
PRAVEEN KUMAR
Tested on Windows XP
17 May 2008
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"There can be no other alternative than given here at this site."
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
David Anderson
Tested on Windows XP
17 Sep 2007
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"This is a most reliable driver for on-board Avance sound utilities."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
AR
Tested on Windows XP
4 Jan 2009
(2 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 3 out of 5
Stability: 2 out of 5
Compatibility: 2 out of 5
 
"Unable to install in eMachine T2862 received error code 28"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Gross Maria Helena

5 Jun 2006
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"very good driver"
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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 25 Feb 2003
WDM/ALCUPD.EXE 208.9 KB 6 Dec 2002
WDM/Setup.ini 2.1 KB 17 Oct 2002
WDM/README.TXT 10.6 KB 25 Feb 2003
WDM/ALCXDEV.EXE 31.3 KB 6 Dec 2002
WDM/wdm/crlds3d.dll 766.0 KB 21 Nov 2002
WDM/wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl 1.7 MB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/alsndmgr.wav 141.0 KB 5 Feb 2002
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm7.inf 20.2 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf 55.3 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm6.inf 26.3 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm5.inf 20.4 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf 46.2 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm.inf 21.2 KB 18 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm3.inf 23.3 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf 45.5 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm.cat 175.8 KB 17 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/ALCXWDM.SYS 696.3 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/SoundMan.exe 47.1 KB 10 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm4.inf 20.9 KB 11 Feb 2003
WDM/wdm/audio3d.dll 720.9 KB 27 Aug 2002
WDM/ALCCHKID.EXE 110.6 KB 6 Dec 2002
WDM/Setup.exe 139.3 KB 10 Jan 2000
WDM/ikernel.ex_ 258.5 KB 1 Jan 2000
WDM/ALCRMV9X.EXE 127.0 KB 6 Dec 2002
WDM/SetCDfmt.exe 23.6 KB 3 Dec 2001
WDM/data1.cab 905.6 KB 25 Feb 2003
WDM/ALCRMV.EXE 131.1 KB 9 Jan 2003
WDM/data2.cab 512 bytes 25 Feb 2003

How to Update Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

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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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