Yamaha VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM) Driver Download

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The VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM) is a removable drive manufactured by Yamaha. Visitors have downloaded this file "823x_320b.zip" 25,632 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 104 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 222.1 KB.

104 Ratings (see all reviews)
25,632 Downloads

Supported Models

VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)

VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)

Manufacturers

Yamaha

VIA

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.3820 (2002-09-12) via .inf

Uploaded By

brian (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003

Most Helpful Reviews

 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
DEVARAJ
Tested on Windows XP
5 Jan 2007
 

Installation: 3 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"IT WAS WORKING

THANKING YOU

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
K A
Tested on Windows XP
4 Jan 2007
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 1 out of 5
Compatibility: 1 out of 5
 
"installed but no sound still. :-("
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
WIN98SE/viaudio.sys 64.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
WIN98SE/viacomp.inf 22.8 KB 16 Sep 2002
WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.inf 24.1 KB 25 Sep 2002
WIN98SE/VIAUDOEM.INF 58.8 KB 25 Sep 2002
WIN2000/viaudio.cat 57.2 KB 24 Sep 2002
WIN2000/viaudio.sys 64.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
WIN2000/viacomp.inf 22.8 KB 16 Sep 2002
WIN2000/VIAUDIO.inf 24.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
WIN2000/VIAUDOEM.INF 58.8 KB 16 Sep 2002
WINME/viaudio.cat 57.2 KB 24 Sep 2002
WINME/viaudio.sys 64.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
WINME/viacomp.inf 22.8 KB 16 Sep 2002
WINME/VIAUDIO.inf 24.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
WINME/VIAUDOEM.INF 58.8 KB 16 Sep 2002
WINXP/viaudio.cat 57.2 KB 24 Sep 2002
WINXP/viaudio.sys 64.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
WINXP/viacomp.inf 22.8 KB 16 Sep 2002
WINXP/VIAUDIO.inf 24.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
WINXP/VIAUDOEM.INF 58.8 KB 16 Sep 2002

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

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the VIA AC'97 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 Yamaha VIA AC'97 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 Yamaha 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 Yamaha website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

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

How to Install a driver from Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

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.

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