VIA AC97 Driver Download
The AC97 is an audio device manufactured by VIA. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This driver - "VIAAC97.rar" - has been downloaded 33,285 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 152 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.5 MB.
Supported Models
AC97
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Linux, DOS, OS/2
File Name
Versions
ORIGINAL (9-Dec-2000)
Additional Notes
This is the original driver from CD installation. You only need the Winrar program to unziping it (you can use the trial version to do it, and uninstall later the Winrar). Sorry about my bad english. Este es el driver original sacado del CD de instalacion. Solo necesitas el programa Winrar para descomprimirlo (puedes usar la version de prueba para descomprimirlo y borrar el Winrar despues).
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JOSE MANUEL GARCIA (DG Member) on 31-Mar-2005
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How to Update AC97 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 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 VIA 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 VIA 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 VIA 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.