VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio controller Driver Download (Official)

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The AC'97 Enhanced controller is an audio device manufactured by VIA. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "74mu160a.zip" has been downloaded 366 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 3.3 MB.

11 Ratings (see all reviews)
366 Downloads

Supported Models

VIA Sound System

VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)

VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio controller

VIA internal FM Synthesis

Manufacturers

VIA

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.3516 (2002-01-08) via .inf

Uploaded By

DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 12-Sep-2003

Ratings & Reviews

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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
74mu160a/WIN98SE/viaudio.cat 17.6 KB 21 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN98SE/viaudio.sys 43.6 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.inf 21.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/layout.bin 1.0 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/Description.txt 59 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/_sys1.cab 1.9 MB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS 146.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL 96.4 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF 221 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN2000/viaudio.cat 17.6 KB 21 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN2000/viaudio.sys 43.6 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.inf 21.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF 8.4 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV 20.5 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV 9.6 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD 143.2 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV 63.7 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINAPP/CHFR.WAV 235.1 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINAPP/CHSL.WAV 235.1 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINAPP/CHFL.WAV 235.1 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINAPP/CHCENTER.WAV 235.1 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINAPP/SPKCFG.EXE 57.3 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINAPP/CHSR.WAV 235.1 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINAPP/CHLFE.WAV 235.1 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setup.lid 173 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/_ISDel.exe 27.6 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/Setup.exe 73.7 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0010/_Setup.dll 35.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0010/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/000a/_Setup.dll 35.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/000a/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0404/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0404/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0011/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0011/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0009/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0009/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0013/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0013/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0804/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0804/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/040c/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/040c/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0014/_Setup.dll 35.3 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0014/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0007/_Setup.dll 35.3 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0007/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0816/_Setup.dll 35.3 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0816/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0006/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setupdir/0006/vssver.scc 48 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINME/viaudio.cat 17.6 KB 21 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINME/viaudio.sys 43.6 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINME/VIAUDIO.inf 21.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/DATA.TAG 139 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINXP/viaudio.cat 17.6 KB 21 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINXP/viaudio.sys 43.6 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINXP/VIAUDIO.inf 21.8 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/viaudio.rev 12 bytes 22 Jan 2002
74mu160a/os.dat 450 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/Notes.txt 2.1 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/setup.ins 87.1 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/data1.cab 469 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/SETUP.INI 108 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/viaudio.INI 134 bytes 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/_inst32i.ex_ 296.7 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/_user1.cab 53.9 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/lang.dat 23.7 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS 61.6 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL 105.0 KB 8 Jan 2002
74mu160a/WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF 217 bytes 8 Jan 2002

How to Update VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio controller driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the VIA Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the VIA website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install a driver from Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.

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