VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) Driver Download
The AC'97 Enhanced Controller (WDM) 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 update - "8235ac97.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews, and has been downloaded 7,743 times. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.4 MB.
Supported Models
VIA Sound System
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio controller
VIA internal FM Synthesis
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
5.12.01.3670 (2002-04-30) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Sep-2003
Ratings & Reviews
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Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_0079110A
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_30591106
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106&REV_10
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106&REV_30
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106&REV_40
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106&REV_50
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_78701462&REV_50
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
How to Update VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) 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 AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM) 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
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!
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8235ac97/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.SYS | 43.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.9 KB | 30 Apr 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.CAT | 20.9 KB | 13 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/_SYS1.CAB | 1.9 MB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/NOTES.TXT | 2.1 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUP.LID | 173 bytes | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUP.INS | 89.6 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS | 146.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL | 96.4 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF | 221 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.SYS | 43.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.9 KB | 30 Apr 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.CAT | 20.9 KB | 13 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/000A/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0010/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0404/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0011/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0009/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0013/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0804/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/040C/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0014/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0007/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0816/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUPDIR/0006/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/_ISDEL.EXE | 27.6 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.4 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 20.5 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 143.2 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 63.7 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINAPP/CHFR.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINAPP/CHSL.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINAPP/CHFL.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINAPP/CHCENTER.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINAPP/SPKCFG.EXE | 57.3 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINAPP/CHSR.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINAPP/CHLFE.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/OS.DAT | 450 bytes | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUP.EXE | 73.7 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/DATA1.CAB | 469 bytes | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINME/VIAUDIO.SYS | 43.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINME/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.9 KB | 30 Apr 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINME/VIAUDIO.CAT | 20.9 KB | 13 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/DATA.TAG | 139 bytes | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINXP/VIAUDIO.SYS | 43.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINXP/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.9 KB | 30 Apr 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINXP/VIAUDIO.CAT | 20.9 KB | 13 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/LAYOUT.BIN | 1.0 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/LANG.DAT | 23.7 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/SETUP.INI | 106 bytes | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/VIAUDIO.INI | 134 bytes | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/_USER1.CAB | 89.4 KB | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/DESCRIPTION.TXT | 59 bytes | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 61.6 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 105.0 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| 8235ac97/VIAUDIO.REV | 14 bytes | 27 May 2002 |
| 8235ac97/_INST32I.EX_ | 296.7 KB | 27 May 2002 |