HP Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer Driver Download
The Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer is an audio device manufactured by HP. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "ac97ich4.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 282 reviews, and has been downloaded 42,264 times. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 216.5 KB.
Supported Models
MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
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Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
5.3.0000.900 (2001-07-01) via .inf
5.1.3552.1 (2002-04-11) via .inf
5.1.2535.0 (2001-07-01) via .inf
Additional Notes
Driver files for HP Pavilion 763n on-board sound card under Windows XP Professional. Go to unrecognized flag in device manager, select update driver, point to directory where you unzipped files. Worked on mine...
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Multimedia audio controller (DG Member) on 6-Aug-2003
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| wdmaudio.inf | 23.7 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |
| ac97ich4.sys | 107.8 KB | 15 Apr 2002 |
| drmk.sys | 57.9 KB | 29 Aug 2002 |
| ks.inf | 37.3 KB | 12 Dec 2002 |
| wdmaud.drv | 22.0 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
| stream.sys | 45.7 KB | 12 Dec 2002 |
| ksuser.dll | 4.1 KB | 12 Dec 2002 |
| oem0.inf | 19.9 KB | 16 May 2002 |
| portcls.sys | 134.3 KB | 29 Aug 2002 |
How to Update Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the HP 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
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
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.
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