VIA ac'97 Driver Download
The ac'97 is an audio device manufactured by VIA. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. Visitors have downloaded this file "Via_AC_97_AllWin.exe" 267,708 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 931 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows 8 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 4.1 MB.
Supported Models
ac'97
vt8237
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
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Regis (DG Member) on 6-Mar-2004
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How to Update ac'97 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the ac'97 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 VIA ac'97 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 VIA 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 VIA website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After you get your new driver, you need to put it on your computer. On Windows, there's a tool called Device Manager that helps with this. It shows you all the parts of your computer and the drivers they use. To finish setting up the new driver, you'll probably need to turn your computer off and on again.
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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.