I can't say positively, but I don't see why it couldn't. So long as you have it properly installed, and the drivers work ok. It just probably won't have surround sound or whatever. To my knowledge the AC'97 is a pretty cheapo chipset. Not that it means it won't work, it just won't sound great.
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The AC97 audio driver is not for sale it is a computer program that allows the audio hardware on the device to function. The driver can be downloaded from the Realtek website.
You should check the realtek website. All required drivers should be available there for your laptop audio device as well as any other realtek audio devices you may be using.
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Computer magazines sometimes publish reviews for audio drivers, but searching Google for 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Reviews' or 'Realtek High Definition Audio Codec Reviews' will provide a number of websites where reviews for this specific driver can be found. One of the most respected sites is called CNet and a lot of people trust the reviews given by that site, but it would be sensible to compare reviews from other websites in order to obtain a balanced opinion.
To play audio through your Realtek sound card, ensure that the drivers are properly installed and updated. Access the sound settings on your computer, usually found in the Control Panel or System Preferences, and select the Realtek device as the default playback device. You can then play audio from any application, and it should route through the Realtek sound card. If you're facing issues, check your audio connections and settings for any muted or disabled options.
RealTek's latest version is 2.63, but you should make sure that your motherboard manufacturer has not done some customizing to the Realtek hardware. The best place to get the latest version for your computer is the computer or motherboard manufacturer's website.
The file rthdcpl dot exe is an executable file associated with the Realtek audio Control Panel,
To get Realtek HD Audio Manager to play sound from VLC Player, first ensure that your audio output device is correctly set as the default playback device in the Windows sound settings. Open the Realtek HD Audio Manager and check that the correct output is selected for your speakers or headphones. In VLC Player, go to Tools > Preferences, then under the Audio tab, ensure that the output module is set to "Automatic" or select the appropriate output device. Finally, restart VLC Player to apply any changes.
Yes you can, here is the website, http://www.realtek.com.tw They have various downloads on the download page.