Download and install Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA R Audio Controller driver

Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA R Audio Controller is a MEDIA hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_540516F3; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Install Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA R Audio Controller driver manually

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA R Audio Controller driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 6.0.1.6293 released on 2008-09-16.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is enabled then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver setup 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. Using DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA R Audio Controller driver

The 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, not just this one. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open 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. Search the list until you locate the Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA R Audio Controller driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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