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 device. This Windows driver was developed by Realtek. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_B0041462; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA R Audio Controller driver - how to install it 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 5.10.00.6030 released on 2006-02-17.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is started then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. 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, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is not digitally signed.
The file size of this driver is 2200123 bytes (2.10 MB)
This driver received an average rating of 3.6 stars out of 26970 votes.
This driver will work for the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 32 bits

2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA R Audio Controller 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 easy can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Start DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of available 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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