Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver download and installation

Realtek AC97 Audio is a MEDIA device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_2485&SUBSYS_82601071.

1. How to manually install Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 5.10.00.6300 dated 2008-09-24.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is started 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 quite straightforward. The driver installation wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and push on the yellow button named ~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 detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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