Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver Download
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 update - "WDM_A406.rar" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 112 reviews, and has been downloaded 74,365 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 14.6 MB.
Supported Models
AC'97 Sound System Software
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA Audio Controller
Realtek AC97 Audio
Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA Audio Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98
File Name
Versions
5.10.00.6300 (24-Sep-2008)
Additional Notes
For Win2000/WinME/WinXP (WDM driver)/Win98 Gold(First Edition)/Win98SE
Driver Ver: 5.10.00.6300 (also known as version A4.06)
File date: 09/24/2008
File size: 14,573,045 bytes.
WDM driver for Win98/WinMe/Win2000/WinXP : 5.10.0.6300
WDM driver for Windows x64 : 5.10.0.6300
VXD driver for Win95 : 4.5.0.3019
VXD Software wavetable driver : 3.1.0.0
NT4 driver for Windows NT4 : 4.3.0.3040
NT4 software wavetable driver : 4.3.0.2002
RtlRack for Win98/Me/2000/XP : 1.15.0.0
AvRack for Win95/NT4 : 2003.4.4.1
Realtek Soundman : 5.1.0.59
Realtek Sound Effect Manager(CPL) : 2.2
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Jerry K (DG Member) on 3-Feb-2009
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Device Hardware IDs
ACPI\ACPIHIDMAPPER\5&15D725F4&0
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10DE&DEV_000A&SUBSYS_10DE0101&REV_1001
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_10710235&REV_1004
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0270&SUBSYS_103C1605&REV_1001
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0272&SUBSYS_1025022F&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0660&SUBSYS_10191386&REV_1000
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&SUBSYS_15650000&REV_1001
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0861&SUBSYS_8086C601&REV_1003
Compatible IDs
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10DE&DEV_000A
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&REV_1001
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How to Update Realtek AC'97 Audio Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Realtek AC'97 Audio 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 Audio 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
To install your new driver on Windows:
Right-click the Start button.
Click "Device Manager">
Find your device in the list.
Right-click the device and select "Update driver"
Follow the steps on screen.
Restart your computer when done.
This keeps your computer working at its best.
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.