Acer Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Driver Download
The Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller is an audio device manufactured by Acer. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "Pavilion_Sound_Drivers.zip" - has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews, and has been downloaded 3,451 times. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.6 MB.
Supported Models
Most Pavilion Models
Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Avance AC97 Audio
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE
File Name
Versions
5.10.00.3830 (2002-02-04) via .inf
5.10.00.5004 (2002-04-04) via .inf
5.10.00.3900 (2002-05-30) via .inf
Additional Notes
Download to a directory and install with the 'Setup' icon. It will do the rest.
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Paul (DG Member) on 7-Apr-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| layout.bin | 422 bytes | 11 Jun 2002 |
| ALCUPD.EXE | 208.9 KB | 23 Apr 2002 |
| Setup.ini | 2.0 KB | 9 May 2002 |
| README.TXT | 7.7 KB | 11 Jun 2002 |
| ALCXDEV.EXE | 33.3 KB | 23 Apr 2002 |
| wdm/alcxwdm.sys | 654.5 KB | 30 May 2002 |
| wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl | 618.0 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| wdm/alsndmgr.wav | 141.0 KB | 5 Feb 2002 |
| wdm/alcxwdm.inf | 21.1 KB | 8 Feb 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf | 57.8 KB | 30 May 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf | 45.9 KB | 30 May 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm.cat | 127.4 KB | 10 Jun 2002 |
| wdm/Soundman.exe | 46.6 KB | 21 Mar 2002 |
| ALCCHKID.EXE | 114.7 KB | 23 Apr 2002 |
| Setup.exe | 139.3 KB | 10 Jan 2000 |
| ikernel.ex_ | 340.9 KB | 11 Apr 2001 |
| ALCRMV9X.EXE | 131.1 KB | 23 Apr 2002 |
| SetCDfmt.exe | 23.6 KB | 3 Dec 2001 |
| data1.cab | 857.2 KB | 11 Jun 2002 |
| ALCRMV.EXE | 135.2 KB | 23 Apr 2002 |
| data2.cab | 512 bytes | 11 Jun 2002 |
| win98gold/alcxwdm.sys | 255.5 KB | 4 Apr 2002 |
| win98gold/ALSndMgr.cpl | 617.0 KB | 6 May 2002 |
| win98gold/alsndmgr.wav | 141.0 KB | 5 Feb 2002 |
| win98gold/alcxwdm.inf | 22.2 KB | 10 May 2002 |
| win98gold/Soundman.exe | 46.6 KB | 21 Mar 2002 |
How to Update Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
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To get the Avance AC'97 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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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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