ATI Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 Audio Controller Driver Download

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The Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 Audio Controller is an audio device manufactured by ATI. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "ixp_sb400.rar" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews, and has been downloaded 16,035 times. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 26.9 MB.

72 Ratings (see all reviews)
16,035 Downloads

Supported Models

IXP SB400 Realtek

Realtek AC'97 Audio

Realtek AC'97 Audio for Intel(R) Audio Controller

Realtek AC'97 Audio for SiS(R) Audio Controller

Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller

Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA686/8231 Audio Controller

Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 Audio Controller

Realtek AC97 Audio

Manufacturers

ATI

RealTek

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Additional Notes

Had problems finding this file for a HP Pavilion a1492.uk. Found it on ECS web site.

Uploaded By

PC 1st Aid (DG Member) on 3-May-2008

Most Helpful Reviews

 
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Lance Jensen
Tested on Windows XP
14 Feb 2009
(25 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"You have to DL the whole RealTek install (25.6MB RAR file), but the driver is there, and installs with no problem. I have just installed it, and it works fine. If there are any problems with stability or function, I will update his review."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Carl Sucro
Tested on Windows XP
15 Mar 2009
(3 days after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"As always, the install was clean fast and worked perfect."
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Alex Itaar
Tested on Windows XP
25 Jan 2014
(14 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"The driver was easy to find within the DG database. Download was easy with the steps provided."
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How to Update Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 Audio Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 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 ATI Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 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 ATI 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 ATI 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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