Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller Driver Download
The AC'97 for VIA (R) Controller 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. Visitors have downloaded this file "alc650_wdm337.zip" 807 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.4 MB.
Supported Models
ALC650
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 Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.10.0.4080 (27-Nov-2002)
5.10.00.4080 (2002-11-27) via .inf
Additional Notes
Realtek ALC650 Sound Driver for Asus P4GE-VM motherboard
File name: alc650_wdm337.zip
File size: 2.25 MB
Version: 5.10.0.4080
File date: 11/27/2002
Short description: Win98SE/Win2000/WinME/WinXP (WDM driver) Note: the upload wizard check the OS boxes, not me.
It appears that you must use ADD NEW HARDWARE to install this driver.
Uploaded By
Jerry K (DG Member) on 9-Dec-2009
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| wdm/ALCXWDM.SYS | 730.7 KB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/ALSndMgr.cpl | 1.6 MB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm.cat | 185.1 KB | 2 Dec 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm0.inf | 43.5 KB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm1.inf | 57.5 KB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm2.inf | 43.7 KB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm3.inf | 24.8 KB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/Alcxwdm4.inf | 35.5 KB | 27 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/SoundMan.exe | 46.6 KB | 19 Nov 2002 |
| wdm/alsndmgr.wav | 141.0 KB | 5 Feb 2002 |
| wdm/audio3d.dll | 720.9 KB | 27 Aug 2002 |
| wdm/crlds3d.dll | 766.0 KB | 21 Nov 2002 |
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