The AC97 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 driver - "ALC655_A355_Win98SEME2KXP.exe" - has been downloaded 610 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 16.5 MB.
Realtek AC'97 Audio
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA Audio Controller
Realtek AC97 Audio
Realtek AC97 Audio for VIA Audio Controller
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
ALC655_A355_Win98SEME2KXP.exe (16.5 MB)
5.10.00.5420 (2003-12-19) via .inf
5.10.00.5501 (2004-02-26) via .inf
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 21-Apr-2007
To get the Realtek AC97 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 AC97 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.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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wdm/ALCXDEV.EXE | 31.4 KB | 4 Nov 2003 |
wdm/Ap/AVRACK.INI | 164 bytes | 6 Jul 2001 |
wdm/Ap/AvRack2.exe | 794.6 KB | 4 Apr 2003 |
wdm/Ap/Classic.dll | 1.8 MB | 14 May 2003 |
wdm/Ap/MPIE4STD.EXE | 1.6 MB | 30 Sep 1998 |
wdm/Ap/Mpstd.exe | 3.8 MB | 30 Sep 1998 |
wdm/Ap/RtlRack.exe | 3.6 MB | 9 Feb 2004 |
wdm/GETDXVER.EXE | 40.4 KB | 8 Aug 2003 |
wdm/README.TXT | 16.7 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/SetCDfmt.exe | 23.6 KB | 3 Dec 2001 |
wdm/Setup.exe | 139.3 KB | 10 Jan 2000 |
wdm/Setup.ini | 2.2 KB | 25 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/ALCXSENS.sys | 391.4 KB | 11 Dec 2003 |
wdm/WDM/ALSndMgr.cpl | 14.2 MB | 9 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm.cat | 355.0 KB | 25 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm.inf | 27.3 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm0.inf | 62.8 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm1.inf | 61.4 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm10.inf | 38.1 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm11.inf | 24.9 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm12.inf | 26.8 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm13.inf | 37.1 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm14.inf | 26.0 KB | 23 Apr 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm15.inf | 24.0 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm16.inf | 24.4 KB | 23 Apr 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm2.inf | 63.7 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm3.inf | 26.9 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm4.inf | 43.5 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm5.inf | 24.0 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm6.inf | 31.3 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm7.inf | 23.9 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm8.inf | 28.8 KB | 26 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/Alcxwdm9.inf | 27.2 KB | 23 Apr 2004 |
wdm/WDM/RTLCPL.exe | 5.9 MB | 9 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/RtlCPAPI.dll | 155.6 KB | 9 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/SoundMan.exe | 65.0 KB | 9 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/alcxwdm.sys | 611.4 KB | 23 Feb 2004 |
wdm/WDM/alsndmgr.wav | 141.0 KB | 5 Feb 2002 |
wdm/WDM/audio3d.dll | 65.5 KB | 19 Aug 2003 |
wdm/WDM/crlds3d.dll | 766.0 KB | 21 Nov 2002 |
wdm/alcchkid.exe | 110.6 KB | 21 Nov 2003 |
wdm/alcrmv.exe | 139.3 KB | 2 Feb 2004 |
wdm/alcrmv9x.exe | 127.0 KB | 21 Nov 2003 |
wdm/alcupd.exe | 208.9 KB | 2 Feb 2004 |
wdm/config/Win98gold/Alcxwdm.inf | 27.2 KB | 5 Jan 2004 |
wdm/config/alcxinit.dat | 1.0 KB | 1 Jan 2004 |
wdm/data1.cab | 858.6 KB | 25 Feb 2004 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Engine_Engine_Files/corecomp.ini | 28.5 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Engine_Log_Services/ILog.dll | 213.0 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Engine_ScriptEngine/IScript.dll | 225.3 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/ctor.dll | 77.8 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/iuser.dll | 176.1 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/objectps.dll | 32.8 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Chinese_(PRC)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 167.9 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Chinese_(PRC)_String_Tables/value.shl | 939 bytes | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Chinese_(Taiwan)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 163.8 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Chinese_(Taiwan)_String_Tables/value.shl | 972 bytes | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Dutch_Files/_IsRes.dll | 208.9 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Dutch_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_English_Files/_IsRes.dll | 200.7 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_English_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.1 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_French_(Standard)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 213.0 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_French_(Standard)_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_German_Files/_IsRes.dll | 213.0 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_German_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Italian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 208.9 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Italian_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Japanese_Files/_IsRes.dll | 200.7 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Japanese_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Korean_Files/_IsRes.dll | 180.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Korean_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/default.pal | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/isrt.dll | 311.3 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Russian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 204.8 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Russian_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Spanish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 213.0 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data1.cab/_Support_Spanish_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 25 Feb 2004 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Engine_Engine_Files/corecomp.ini | 28.5 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Engine_Log_Services/ILog.dll | 213.0 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Engine_ScriptEngine/IScript.dll | 225.3 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/ctor.dll | 77.8 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/iuser.dll | 176.1 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/objectps.dll | 32.8 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Chinese_(PRC)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 167.9 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Chinese_(PRC)_String_Tables/value.shl | 939 bytes | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Chinese_(Taiwan)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 163.8 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Chinese_(Taiwan)_String_Tables/value.shl | 972 bytes | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Dutch_Files/_IsRes.dll | 208.9 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Dutch_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_English_Files/_IsRes.dll | 200.7 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_English_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.1 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_French_(Standard)_Files/_IsRes.dll | 213.0 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_French_(Standard)_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_German_Files/_IsRes.dll | 213.0 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_German_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Italian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 208.9 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Italian_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Japanese_Files/_IsRes.dll | 200.7 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Japanese_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Korean_Files/_IsRes.dll | 180.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Korean_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/default.pal | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/isrt.dll | 311.3 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Russian_Files/_IsRes.dll | 204.8 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Russian_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Spanish_Files/_IsRes.dll | 213.0 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/data2.cab/_Support_Spanish_String_Tables/value.shl | 1.2 KB | 28 Jun 2015 |
wdm/ikernel.ex_ | 340.9 KB | 11 Apr 2001 |
wdm/layout.bin | 422 bytes | 25 Feb 2004 |