The AVerMedia C027 PCIe HD Capture Device driver allows Windows to recognize the capture card and communicate with its video and audio hardware. Installing the appropriate AverMedia driver is an important step before using the card with compatible capture software for recording or previewing an external source.

Key Features

• Hardware recognition: Helps Windows identify the C027 capture device correctly rather than listing it as an unknown multimedia controller.
• Video and audio communication: Provides the driver interface needed for compatible applications to access the card’s capture functions.
• PCIe device integration: Enables communication between the installed capture card and the operating system.
• Capture software support: Makes the hardware available to applications that support this model; available inputs, formats, and settings depend on the card and software.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your PC runs Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7, and check its system type. Select a driver package explicitly compatible with your operating system and architecture; older packages may not support newer Windows releases.
2. Confirm the card is installed. If you need to fit the PCIe card, shut down and unplug the computer first, then follow the hardware installation instructions. After restarting, look for the device in Device Manager.
3. Download and extract the driver. Choose the package for the AVerMedia C027 PCIe HD Capture Device. If it is compressed, extract its contents to a folder you can easily locate. Close any capture applications before continuing.
4. Run the installer. Open the supplied setup program and follow its prompts, allowing administrator access when requested. If the package contains only driver files, use Device Manager, select the device, choose “Update driver,” and browse to the extracted folder.
5. Restart and test capture. Restart the PC if prompted, then check Device Manager for warning icons. Open compatible capture software, select the C027 as the capture device, and configure the connected input.

If Windows cannot load the driver or your application does not detect the card, recheck the package’s compatibility notes. A driver alone does not guarantee that every capture application or operating system configuration will support this older hardware.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or rolls back: Run the AVerMedia C027 setup as administrator, temporarily disable antivirus, and confirm the package matches your Windows version. If setup still fails, install the driver manually via Device Manager.
• Device not detected: Power off, reseat the C027 in a working PCIe slot, confirm BIOS/OS sees the card, and check Device Manager for unknown or hidden devices. Try another slot if needed.
• Driver/software conflicts: Uninstall older AVerMedia drivers and capture apps, remove the C027 driver in Device Manager with “Delete driver,” reboot, then install the correct C027 package before opening capture software.