Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver Download

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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 74,333 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.

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74,333 Downloads

Supported Models

AC'97 Sound System Software

Realtek AC'97 Audio

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

Realtek AC97 Audio

Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller

Manufacturers

RealTek

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

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. AC'97 Sound System Software

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

Uploaded By

Jerry K (DG Member) on 3-Feb-2009

Most Helpful Reviews

 
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Paco
Tested on Windows 7
2 Feb 2020
(24 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Funciona OK en Windows 7 32 bits"
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Aleksandra
Tested on Windows XP
6 Aug 2017
(5 days after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"My computer has a sound! Hooray! Windows Xn SP2. ECS Card K8T800A."
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
ADNAN
Tested on Windows XP
17 Nov 2015
(2 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"THIS FILE WORK VERY WELL...THNX VERY MUCH TEAM...."
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Daren
Tested on Windows XP
27 Nov 2015
(29 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Found the driver very easy to find and install, very smooth process. Thanks..."
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
irs
Tested on Windows XP
10 Mar 2015
(5 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"the file is good in optiplex 3020 thanks"
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Råfa
Tested on Windows XP
8 Aug 2021
(1 hour after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Worked fine in my old Win XP computer, thanks."
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How to Update Realtek AC'97 Audio Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

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

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.

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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