Intel ADI AC97 Driver Download (Official)
The ADI AC97 is an audio device manufactured by Intel. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This driver - "wdm3516b_Cadenza.exe" - has been downloaded 171 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 19.4 MB.
Supported Models
ADI AC97
SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE
File Name
Versions
15.12.01.3516 (14-Jan-2003)
Additional Notes
Audio Driver File Installs the audio driver for Intel Desktop Boards with AC'97 ADI AD1885, AD1980, AD1981A or AD1981B codecs
Uploaded By
Sharmila (DG Staff Member) on 14-Feb-2018
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| adminchk.dll | 45.1 KB | 22 Apr 2002 |
| AEEnable.exe | 41.0 KB | 19 Jun 2002 |
| data.tag | 55 bytes | 27 Aug 2002 |
| data1.cab | 1.2 MB | 23 Aug 2002 |
| data2.cab | 512 bytes | 23 Aug 2002 |
| ikernel.ex_ | 344.9 KB | 5 Sep 2001 |
| layout.bin | 495 bytes | 23 Aug 2002 |
| Migrate/Migrate.dll | 65.5 KB | 1 Jul 2002 |
| nocompi.txt | 7 bytes | 19 Nov 2001 |
| nocompu.txt | 6 bytes | 19 Nov 2001 |
| readme.txt | 3.1 KB | 5 Dec 2002 |
| Redist/ATL.DLL | 73.8 KB | 19 Sep 2001 |
| Redist/mfc42.dll | 995.4 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
| Redist/Msvcrt.dll | 290.9 KB | 19 Sep 2001 |
| Redist/Oleaut32.dll | 614.7 KB | 19 Sep 2001 |
| Redist/Olepro32.dll | 164.1 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
| RemADI.exe | 61.4 KB | 24 Aug 2001 |
| Setup.exe | 134.7 KB | 15 May 2000 |
| Setup.ini | 401 bytes | 17 Jul 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/a3d.dll | 720.9 KB | 19 Sep 2001 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/ADI_RMV.EXE | 4.3 KB | 11 Jul 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/AEAUDIO.sys | 98.8 KB | 22 Aug 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/inst16.exe | 45.1 KB | 26 Dec 2001 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/migrate.dll | 381.2 KB | 3 Oct 2001 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/smsens.sys | 3.7 KB | 23 Aug 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/smwdm.sys | 549.7 KB | 23 Aug 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/smwdmCH2.inf | 40.5 KB | 15 Nov 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/smwdmCH4.inf | 38.9 KB | 15 Nov 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/SE/smx.cat | 15.7 KB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/a3d.dll | 720.9 KB | 19 Sep 2001 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/AEAUDIO.sys | 98.8 KB | 22 Aug 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/install.exe | 36.4 KB | 4 Oct 2001 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/migrate.dll | 381.2 KB | 3 Oct 2001 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/Remove.exe | 35.3 KB | 4 Oct 2001 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/smsens.sys | 3.7 KB | 23 Aug 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/smwdm.sys | 549.7 KB | 23 Aug 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/smwdmCH2.inf | 40.5 KB | 15 Nov 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/smwdmCH4.inf | 38.9 KB | 15 Nov 2002 |
| SMAXWDM/W2K_XP/smx.cat | 15.7 KB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| SM_Micro/Sys/MicTab.dll | 155.6 KB | 24 Jul 2002 |
| SM_Micro/Sys/SMWizard.exe | 77.8 KB | 6 Jun 2002 |
| SM_Panel/Sys/SMAgent.exe | 45.1 KB | 15 Jul 2002 |
| SM_Panel/Sys/SMAgentI.exe | 41.0 KB | 7 Jun 2002 |
| SM_Panel/Sys/SMAgentX.exe | 41.0 KB | 26 Apr 2002 |
| SM_Panel/Sys/SMax3CP.cpl | 106.5 KB | 24 Jul 2002 |
| SM_Panel/Sys/SMMedia.dll | 1.3 MB | 11 Sep 2001 |
| SM_Panel/Sys/SMTray.exe | 90.1 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| SM_Panel/Sys/wdmioctl.dll | 30.2 KB | 11 Sep 2001 |
| SoundMAX Sensaura 3D/Sys/Adult.sfd | 746.6 KB | 11 Sep 2001 |
| SoundMAX Sensaura 3D/Sys/Audio3d.dll | 720.9 KB | 19 Sep 2001 |
| SoundMAX Sensaura 3D/Sys/Child.sfd | 746.6 KB | 11 Sep 2001 |
| SoundMAX Sensaura 3D/Sys/crlds3d.dll | 766.0 KB | 19 Sep 2001 |
| SoundMAX Sensaura 3D/Sys/ListEnv.dll | 614.4 KB | 24 Jul 2002 |
| SoundMAX Sensaura 3D/Sys/virtear.dll | 991.2 KB | 4 Oct 2001 |
| SoundMAX Sensaura 3D/Wave/TestMusic.wav | 963.7 KB | 11 Sep 2001 |
| SoundMAX Sensaura 3D/Wave/TestTone.wav | 454.8 KB | 11 Sep 2001 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/1.2MB XGLite.stxg | 1.5 MB | 11 Sep 2001 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/4 MB General MIDI.dls | 4.6 MB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/DLS/techno.rmi | 2.4 MB | 13 Apr 2001 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/DLSLoader.exe | 106.5 KB | 24 Jul 2002 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/MidiSynth.dll | 102.4 KB | 24 Jul 2002 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/SynCor.exe | 380.9 KB | 24 Jul 2002 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/SynthCoreA.Dll | 974.8 KB | 24 Jul 2002 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/Sys/S11thk32.dll | 49.2 KB | 4 Oct 2001 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/Sys/Syncor11.dll | 40.8 KB | 4 Oct 2001 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/Sys/Syncor11.drv | 47.2 KB | 4 Oct 2001 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/Sys/SynthCore11Resources.dll | 45.1 KB | 24 Jul 2002 |
| SoundMAX Synthesizer/_iscppr.exe | 49.2 KB | 11 Sep 2001 |
| Sys/CleanUp.exe | 45.1 KB | 17 Apr 2002 |
| Sys/DSndUp.exe | 45.1 KB | 6 Jun 2002 |
| License.txt | 4.4 KB | 4 Dec 2000 |
| QFE242937.txt | 290 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| 269601USA8.EXE | 382.0 KB | 5 Dec 2000 |
How to Update ADI AC97 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the ADI AC97 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 Intel ADI AC97 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 Intel 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 Intel 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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.