Avance Logic 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 Avance Logic. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This driver - "AV40S.zip" - has been downloaded 3,473 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 15.3 MB.
Supported Models
Avance AC97 Audio
Avance AC'97 Audio for Intel(R) Audio Controller
Avance AC'97 Audio for SiS(R) Audio Controller
Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA686/8231 Audio Controller
Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA8233 Audio Controller
Avance SB Emulation
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT3.51, Windows 98SE, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.10.00.3650 (2001-12-03) via .inf
(2001-03-17) via .inf
Additional Notes
This sound card driver is for the Shuttle AV40S Motherboard... from http://www.spacewalker.com
Uploaded By
Image94 (DG Member) on 25-Jun-2004
Ratings & Reviews
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Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_00C8A0A0
PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_00CBA0A0
PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_00CDA0A0
PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_00D0A0A0
PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_00F11565
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3058&SUBSYS_00151565
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3058&SUBSYS_0020103C
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3058&SUBSYS_00321565
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ALC_A256/ALCUPD.EXE | 217.1 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Setup.ini | 1.7 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win9x/ALCX95.DRV | 141.6 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win9x/ALSWWT16.DLL | 86.9 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win9x/SWWTAC97.TON | 3.1 MB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win9x/ALSWWT.DRV | 14.9 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win9x/SWWTAC97.DAT | 247.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win9x/VALCX95.INF | 5.9 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win9x/VALCX95.VXD | 98.0 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win9x/ALCX95.INI | 1.1 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/Oemsetup.inf | 662 bytes | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/Alswwtnt.sys | 114.3 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/AVANCE.INI | 150 bytes | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/ALSWWTNT.DAT | 247.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/ALCXNT.SYS | 187.5 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/MMDRV.DLL | 20.5 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/Alswwtnt.dll | 23.6 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/SoundMan.exe | 155.6 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/ALCXNT.DLL | 45.6 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/ALSWWTNT.TON | 3.1 MB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinNT4/ALDAEMON.EXE | 28.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/README.TXT | 4.4 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/ALCXDEV.EXE | 10.7 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/DATA1.CAB | 905.5 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/ALCCHKID.EXE | 127.1 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/IKERNEL.EX_ | 258.5 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Setup.exe | 139.3 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/ALCRMV9X.EXE | 151.6 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinXP/alcxwdm.sys | 243.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinXP/alcxwdm.inf | 59.5 KB | 24 May 2002 |
| ALC_A256/WinXP/SOUNDMAN.EXE | 124.4 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinXP/Alcxwdm.cat | 74.8 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinXP/ALCXINIT.DAT | 584 bytes | 22 Oct 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinXP/ALDAEMON.EXE | 28.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/LAYOUT.BIN | 422 bytes | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win98SE/alcxwdm.sys | 243.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win98SE/alcxwdm.inf | 59.5 KB | 24 May 2002 |
| ALC_A256/Win98SE/SOUNDMAN.EXE | 124.4 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win98SE/Alcxwdm.cat | 74.6 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win98SE/ALCXINIT.DAT | 584 bytes | 22 Oct 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win98SE/ALDAEMON.EXE | 28.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Ap/AVRack.exe | 790.5 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Ap/Mpstd.exe | 3.8 MB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Ap/MPIE4STD.EXE | 1.6 MB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Ap/AvRack2.exe | 786.4 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Ap/AVRACK.INI | 164 bytes | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/SetCDfmt.exe | 23.6 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/DATA2.CAB | 512 bytes | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/ALCRMV.EXE | 151.6 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinME/alcxwdm.sys | 243.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinME/alcxwdm.inf | 59.5 KB | 24 May 2002 |
| ALC_A256/WinME/SOUNDMAN.EXE | 124.4 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinME/Alcxwdm.cat | 74.8 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinME/ALCXINIT.DAT | 584 bytes | 22 Oct 2001 |
| ALC_A256/WinME/ALDAEMON.EXE | 28.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win2000/alcxwdm.sys | 243.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win2000/alcxwdm.inf | 59.5 KB | 24 May 2002 |
| ALC_A256/Win2000/SOUNDMAN.EXE | 124.4 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win2000/Alcxwdm.cat | 74.8 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win2000/ALCXINIT.DAT | 584 bytes | 22 Oct 2001 |
| ALC_A256/Win2000/ALDAEMON.EXE | 28.2 KB | 20 Dec 2001 |
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