Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver Download
The AC'97 is an audio device manufactured by RealTek. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "wdm_betaver.exe" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews, and has been downloaded 517 times. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 5.1 MB.
Supported Models
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA Audio Controller
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Realtek AC97 Audio
Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA Audio Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Versions
5.10.00.5216 (2003-06-09) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Sep-2003
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How to Update Realtek AC'97 Audio Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Realtek AC'97 Audio 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 Realtek AC'97 Audio 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 RealTek 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 RealTek website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Open a tool called Device Manager.
Use Device Manager to put the new driver on your computer.
Turn your computer off.
Turn your computer back on.
Now your new driver is ready!
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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| wdm/layout.bin | 422 bytes | 9 May 2003 |
| wdm/ALCUPD.EXE | 208.9 KB | 4 Apr 2003 |
| wdm/Setup.ini | 2.1 KB | 3 Apr 2002 |
| wdm/README.TXT | 11.6 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/ALCXDEV.EXE | 31.3 KB | 6 Dec 2002 |
| wdm/wdm/alcxwdm.sys | 798.2 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/crlds3d.dll | 766.0 KB | 21 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm8.inf | 21.4 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl | 6.8 MB | 14 May 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/alsndmgr.wav | 141.0 KB | 5 Feb 2002 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm7.inf | 20.6 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf | 50.4 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm6.inf | 26.8 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm5.inf | 20.8 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm9.inf | 21.8 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf | 44.5 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm10.inf | 34.9 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm.inf | 23.7 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm3.inf | 23.5 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf | 46.1 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/SoundMan.exe | 55.3 KB | 14 May 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm11.inf | 21.3 KB | 9 Jun 2003 |
| wdm/wdm/Alcxwdm4.inf | 30.8 KB | 9 Jun 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 | 30 Dec 1999 |
| wdm/ALCRMV9X.EXE | 127.0 KB | 6 Dec 2002 |
| wdm/SetCDfmt.exe | 23.6 KB | 3 Dec 2001 |
| wdm/data1.cab | 905.6 KB | 9 May 2003 |
| wdm/ALCRMV.EXE | 135.2 KB | 8 Apr 2003 |
| wdm/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 9 May 2003 |