The Acer Aspire E5 573 audio driver helps Windows communicate with the laptop’s sound hardware so you can use its speakers, headphone output, and microphone input. Installing a compatible driver may resolve missing sound, an undetected audio device, or recording problems caused by an outdated or incorrect installation.

Key Features

• Audio playback support: Enables the built-in sound hardware for music, videos, calls, and everyday system sounds.
• Microphone functionality: Supports audio input for voice chat and recording, with available controls depending on the installed driver and hardware.
• Output and input controls: Allows Windows to recognize supported audio connections and expose relevant playback and recording settings.
• Driver troubleshooting: Replacing a damaged or mismatched driver can help restore normal audio operation after a Windows reinstall or system change.

How to Install

1. Confirm your Windows version. Open your system information and check whether you are running Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, along with the system type, such as 64-bit. Select an audio package explicitly listed as compatible with your configuration; one download may not support every Windows version.
2. Check the model and driver details. Make sure the package is intended for the Acer Aspire E5 573 and matches its audio hardware. If compatibility is unclear, compare the device’s hardware ID in Device Manager with the package documentation before proceeding.
3. Download and prepare the files. Save the driver locally and extract it if it arrives in a compressed folder. Close applications that use sound, and consider creating a restore point before changing the current driver.
4. Run the installation. Launch the included setup program and follow its prompts. If no installer is provided, open Device Manager, locate the audio device, choose Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Restart and test the audio. After restarting, check speaker playback, headphone output, and microphone recording. If sound is still missing, confirm that the correct playback device is selected and that neither Windows nor the application is muted.

For Windows 11 in particular, verify compatibility rather than assuming an older Acer audio package will work. If a replacement driver introduces problems, use the Roll Back Driver option in Device Manager when available.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or stops early: Confirm the package matches your Aspire E5-573’s Windows version and 64-bit architecture. Run the downloaded .exe as administrator; if it’s a ZIP, extract it first. Install the Acer chipset driver before audio, Wi-Fi, or touchpad packages, and reboot when prompted.
• Device not detected (Wi-Fi/touchpad/audio): In Device Manager, scan for hardware changes and check for yellow warnings. On E5-573 models, press Fn+F3/F7 to re-enable wireless/touchpad, and verify Wi-Fi and touchpad are enabled in BIOS. If still missing, uninstall the old device entry and reinstall the Acer driver.
• Version conflicts after Windows Update: Windows may replace Acer’s Wi-Fi, audio, or touchpad driver with a generic one. Use Device Manager > Properties > Driver > Roll Back Driver, then reinstall the Acer package. Avoid mixing Intel/generic and Acer drivers.