C Media 97 Audio Driver Page

The is a essential software component that enables communication between a computer's operating system and onboard audio hardware based on the legacy AC'97 (Audio Codec '97) standard. Developed by Intel in 1997, AC'97 was the primary standard for integrated sound on motherboards before being succeeded by High Definition (HD) Audio in 2004. Key Technical Features

: Capability for 5.1 multichannel audio output.

C-Media's implementation of the AC'97 standard provided high-quality integrated audio for its time, featuring: