VIA PCI Audio Controller - Avance AC'97 (WDM) Driver Download

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The PCI Controller - Avance AC'97 (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 version of "alc200.zip" is rated (3 out of 5 stars) based on 1,360 downloads and 17 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.3 MB.

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Supported Models

VIA PCI Audio Controller - Avance AC'97 (WDM)

Manufacturers

VIA

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

5.12.01.0110 (2000-04-12) via .inf

Uploaded By

DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 10-Sep-2003

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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
Alc200/WinNT/layout.bin 422 bytes 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/WinNT/SoundMan.ex_ 155.6 KB 19 May 2000
Alc200/WinNT/Setup.ini 299 bytes 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/WinNT/VIAUDIO.INF 20.7 KB 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/WinNT/readme.txt 2.3 KB 4 Oct 2000
Alc200/WinNT/Setup.exe 139.3 KB 16 May 2000
Alc200/WinNT/ikernel.ex_ 335.9 KB 12 Jun 2000
Alc200/WinNT/AlsRack.ex_ 659.5 KB 16 Aug 2000
Alc200/WinNT/data1.cab 861.0 KB 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/WinNT/data2.cab 512 bytes 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/WinNT/NT4/viamidi.dll 17.9 KB 7 Jun 2000
Alc200/WinNT/NT4/viaudio.sys 258.0 KB 13 Jun 2000
Alc200/WinNT/NT4/SoundMan.exe 155.6 KB 19 May 2000
Alc200/WinNT/NT4/viaudio.dll 98.3 KB 13 Jun 2000
Alc200/WinNT/NT4/OEMSETUP.INF 298 bytes 21 Jun 2000
Alc200/Win/layout.bin 422 bytes 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/Win/SoundMan.ex_ 155.6 KB 19 May 2000
Alc200/Win/Setup.ini 299 bytes 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/Win/VIAUDIO.INF 20.7 KB 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/Win/readme.txt 2.3 KB 4 Oct 2000
Alc200/Win/Setup.exe 139.3 KB 16 May 2000
Alc200/Win/ikernel.ex_ 335.9 KB 12 Jun 2000
Alc200/Win/AlsRack.ex_ 659.5 KB 16 Aug 2000
Alc200/Win/data1.cab 861.0 KB 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/Win/data2.cab 512 bytes 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/Win/WDM/alcupd.exe 204.8 KB 24 Aug 2000
Alc200/Win/WDM/VIAUDIO.SYS 119.9 KB 8 Sep 2000
Alc200/Win/WDM/viaudio.cat 1 byte 5 May 2000
Alc200/Win/WDM/VIAUDIO.INF 20.7 KB 22 Sep 2000
Alc200/Win/WDM/alcrmv.exe 127.0 KB 25 Aug 2000
Alc200/Win/WDM/SoundMan.exe 155.6 KB 19 May 2000

How to Update VIA PCI Audio Controller - Avance AC'97 (WDM) Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

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  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

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