Emachines C2685 Driver Download (Official)
The C2685 is an audio device manufactured by Emachines. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "Realtek_AC97_5_10_0_5170.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews, and has been downloaded 2,385 times. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 18.8 MB.
Supported Models
C2685
D2685
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Realtek AC'97 Audio for Intel(R) Audio Controller
Realtek AC'97 Audio for SiS(R) Audio Controller
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA686/8231 Audio Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
5.10.0.51705.10.00.5170 (2003-04-01) via .inf
(2001-03-17) via .inf
Additional Notes
AC '97 Audio Driver
Uploaded By
John (DG Staff Member) on 9-Aug-2004
Ratings & Reviews
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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 | 2 Jun 2003 |
| ALCUPD.EXE | 208.9 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Setup.ini | 2.1 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/Oemsetup.inf | 640 bytes | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/Alswwtnt.sys | 115.2 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/ALSWWTNT.DAT | 247.2 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/ALCXNT.SYS | 190.1 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/MMDRV.DLL | 20.5 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/Alswwtnt.dll | 23.0 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/SoundMan.exe | 155.1 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/ALCXNT.DLL | 45.6 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| WinNT4/ALSWWTNT.TON | 3.1 MB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| README.TXT | 11.0 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| ALCXDEV.EXE | 31.3 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/alcxwdm.sys | 719.1 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/crlds3d.dll | 766.0 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm8.inf | 21.0 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl | 6.7 MB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/alsndmgr.wav | 141.0 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm7.inf | 20.3 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf | 49.3 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm6.inf | 26.9 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm5.inf | 20.6 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm9.inf | 33.5 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf | 40.2 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm10.inf | 34.7 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm12.inf | 21.1 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm3.inf | 23.3 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf | 45.7 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm.cat | 225.5 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/SoundMan.exe | 53.2 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm11.inf | 21.1 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm4.inf | 26.9 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/audio3d.dll | 720.9 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| ALCCHKID.EXE | 110.6 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Setup.exe | 139.3 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| ikernel.ex_ | 258.5 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| ALCRMV9X.EXE | 127.0 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Ap/Mpstd.exe | 3.8 MB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Ap/Classic.dll | 1.8 MB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Ap/MPIE4STD.EXE | 1.6 MB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Ap/RtlRack.exe | 3.6 MB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Ap/AvRack2.exe | 794.6 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Ap/AVRACK.INI | 164 bytes | 2 Jun 2003 |
| SetCDfmt.exe | 23.6 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| data1.cab | 905.6 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| ALCRMV.EXE | 135.2 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| data2.cab | 512 bytes | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Win95/ALCX95.DRV | 142.1 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Win95/ALSWWT16.DLL | 86.9 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Win95/SWWTAC97.TON | 3.1 MB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Win95/ALSWWT.DRV | 14.9 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Win95/SWWTAC97.DAT | 247.2 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Win95/VALCX95.INF | 6.0 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Win95/VALCX95.VXD | 97.5 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| Win95/ALCX95.INI | 1.1 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
How to Update C2685 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Emachines 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
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.
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.
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