Avance Logic Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Driver Download
The Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller is an audio device manufactured by Avance Logic. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This driver - "wdm_a3401.exe" - has been downloaded 52,257 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 169 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 4.0 MB.
Supported Models
AC'97 Codec
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Realtek AC97 Audio
Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
5.10.00.5080 (2003-02-11) via .inf
5.10.00.5080 (2003-02-07) via .inf
Additional Notes
This sound file was downloaded from www.avance.com but there seems to be a large outage most of the time. I finally got this one to download and had seen there was no posting of it. These files work for everything from Win98SE through WinXP. There are other files for WinNT, Win95, Linux, and OS/2 on their site as well. I have tested and confirmed with an ECS motherboard sound onboard that this file does work and is XP Logo'd.
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W. Boyer III (DG Member) on 27-Feb-2003
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WDM/layout.bin | 422 bytes | 25 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/ALCUPD.EXE | 208.9 KB | 6 Dec 2002 |
| WDM/Setup.ini | 2.1 KB | 17 Oct 2002 |
| WDM/README.TXT | 10.6 KB | 25 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/ALCXDEV.EXE | 31.3 KB | 6 Dec 2002 |
| WDM/wdm/crlds3d.dll | 766.0 KB | 21 Nov 2002 |
| WDM/wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl | 1.7 MB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/alsndmgr.wav | 141.0 KB | 5 Feb 2002 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm7.inf | 20.2 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf | 55.3 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm6.inf | 26.3 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm5.inf | 20.4 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf | 46.2 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm.inf | 21.2 KB | 18 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm3.inf | 23.3 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf | 45.5 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm.cat | 175.8 KB | 17 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/ALCXWDM.SYS | 696.3 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/SoundMan.exe | 47.1 KB | 10 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/Alcxwdm4.inf | 20.9 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/wdm/audio3d.dll | 720.9 KB | 27 Aug 2002 |
| WDM/ALCCHKID.EXE | 110.6 KB | 6 Dec 2002 |
| WDM/Setup.exe | 139.3 KB | 10 Jan 2000 |
| WDM/ikernel.ex_ | 258.5 KB | 1 Jan 2000 |
| WDM/ALCRMV9X.EXE | 127.0 KB | 6 Dec 2002 |
| WDM/SetCDfmt.exe | 23.6 KB | 3 Dec 2001 |
| WDM/data1.cab | 905.6 KB | 25 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/ALCRMV.EXE | 131.1 KB | 9 Jan 2003 |
| WDM/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 25 Feb 2003 |
How to Update Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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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.
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