RealTek AC'97 Driver Download

RealTek Drivers

The AC'97 is an audio device manufactured by RealTek. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "WDM_A406.exe" has been downloaded 393 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 13 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 18.7 MB.


13 Ratings
393 Downloads

Supported Models

AC'97

Manufacturers

RealTek

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

WDM_A406.exe (18.7 MB)


Versions

4.06 (8-Jun-2008)

Additional Notes

This is good.

Uploaded By

Kaxinga (DG Member) on 15-Jan-2009

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 RealTek 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 RealTek 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 RealTek website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:

  1. Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.

  2. From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".

  3. Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.

  4. Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.

  5. Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.

To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.

Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.

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.

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