CMedia AC 97 AUDIO CODEC Driver Download

C-Media Drivers

The AC 97 AUDIO CODEC is an audio device manufactured by C-Media. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This driver - "wdm_a356.exe" - has been downloaded 11,082 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 94 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 9.5 MB.

94 Ratings, (see all reviews) 11,082 Downloads

Supported Models

AC 97 AUDIO CODEC

Manufacturers

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

wdm_a356.exe (9.5 MB)

Versions

2.2

Uploaded By

Odinei Ribeiro (DG Member) on 18-Apr-2006

Most Helpful Reviews

 
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
hector
Tested on Windows XP
12 Nov 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"TODOS LOS DRIVERS QUE HE BAJADO POR DRIVERGUIDE HAN RESULTADO MUY BUENOS..."
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Lawrence Walker
Tested on Windows XP
15 Nov 2006
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"This driver worked in loading the AC97 Codec drivers when others failed."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Klaas
Tested on Windows XP
2 Feb 2009
(7 months after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"I reccomed this driver works perfect"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
alephxo
Tested on Windows XP
3 May 2008
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 3 out of 5
 
"the driver works properly, it just give and error when windows starts, but just click ok and ignore it, it works very well"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Debbie
Tested on Windows XP
9 Nov 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"I spend 2 weeks trying to get music. It was driven me crazy!! I guess I downloaded the right drive. It sounds great. Thank you very much!!!"
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How to Update AC 97 AUDIO CODEC Device Drivers

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the AC 97 AUDIO CODEC 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 CMedia AC 97 AUDIO CODEC 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 CMedia 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 CMedia website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

To install your new driver on Windows:

  1. Right-click the Start button.

  2. Click "Device Manager"

  3. Find your device in the list.

  4. Right-click the device and select "Update driver"

  5. Follow the steps on screen.

Restart your computer when done.

This keeps your computer working at its best.

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.

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