Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM AC '97 Audio Controller - 2445 Driver Download
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82801 BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller Driver
Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM AC '97 Audio Controller - 2445 Driver
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000
File Name
ac97.zip (5.2 KB)
Versions
5.00.2160.12.30.0017 (2000-03-24) via .inf
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Alex H. (DG Member) on 16-Sep-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ICH2AUD.inf | 3.8 KB | 14 Apr 2000 |
| ich2aud.cat | 6.4 KB | 22 Jun 2000 |
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