Download and install Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver

Realtek AC97 Audio is a MEDIA hardware device. This driver was developed by Realtek. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_102F13BD; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 5.10.00.6300 released on 2008-09-24.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your UAC (User Access Control) is running then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 3.9 stars out of 74310 votes.

2. How to use DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open DriverMax and click on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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