ECS VIA Codec Sound Driver Driver Download (Official)
The VIA Codec Sound Driver is an audio device manufactured by ECS Elitegroup. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "160a.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 113 reviews, and has been downloaded 10,945 times. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.4 MB.
Supported Models
VIA Codec Sound Driver
K7VMM
K7VMM2
P4VMM2
P4VXASD
P4VXASD2
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.12.01.3516 (2002-01-08) via .inf
Additional Notes
Avance Logic AC'97 Sound System Software (WDM driver)
Uploaded By
Kodeeswaran (DG Staff Member) on 27-Apr-2004
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Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_30
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_0079110A
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_02321297&REV_40
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_040314FF&REV_30
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_30591106
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106&REV_50
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_78701462&REV_50
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WIN98SE/viaudio.cat | 17.6 KB | 21 Jan 2002 |
| WIN98SE/viaudio.sys | 43.6 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.inf | 21.8 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| layout.bin | 628 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| Description.txt | 59 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| _sys1.cab | 175.5 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS | 146.8 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL | 96.4 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF | 221 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WIN2000/viaudio.cat | 17.6 KB | 21 Jan 2002 |
| WIN2000/viaudio.sys | 43.6 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.inf | 21.8 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.4 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 20.5 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 143.2 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 63.7 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHFR.WAV | 235.1 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHSL.WAV | 235.1 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHFL.WAV | 235.1 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHCENTER.WAV | 235.1 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINAPP/SPKCFG.EXE | 57.3 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHSR.WAV | 235.1 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHLFE.WAV | 235.1 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| setup.lid | 49 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| _ISDel.exe | 27.6 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| Setup.exe | 73.7 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINME/viaudio.cat | 17.6 KB | 21 Jan 2002 |
| WINME/viaudio.sys | 43.6 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINME/VIAUDIO.inf | 21.8 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| DATA.TAG | 139 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINXP/viaudio.cat | 17.6 KB | 21 Jan 2002 |
| WINXP/viaudio.sys | 43.6 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINXP/VIAUDIO.inf | 21.8 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| viaudio.rev | 12 bytes | 22 Jan 2002 |
| os.dat | 450 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| Notes.txt | 2.1 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| setup.ins | 87.1 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| data1.cab | 469 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| SETUP.INI | 107 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| viaudio.INI | 134 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
| _inst32i.ex_ | 296.7 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| _user1.cab | 47.8 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| lang.dat | 23.7 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 61.6 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 105.0 KB | 8 Jan 2002 |
| WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 8 Jan 2002 |
How to Update VIA Codec Sound Driver Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the VIA Codec Sound Driver driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter ECS VIA Codec Sound Driver into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the ECS 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 ECS 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
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
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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