MSI VIA VT8237 based SB chipset motherboard Driver Download
The VIA VT8237 based SB chipset motherboard is a disk drive controller manufactured by MSI. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This update - "VIA_IDE_Driver.exe" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews, and has been downloaded 2,790 times. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 6.2 MB.
Supported Models
VIA VT8237 based SB chipset motherboard
VIA ATA/ATAPI Host Controller
VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE
File Name
Versions
5.1.2600.220 (2003-10-17) via .inf
4.0.1381.103 (2003-10-20) via .inf
4.0.1381.220 (2003-10-17) via .inf
Additional Notes
WHQL Pass
Driver Version:
Win98/ME: 2.0.950.220
Win2000: 5.0.2195.220
WinXP: 5.1.2600.220
Utility Version: 2.21
Release Date:2004-1-8
Uploaded By
Jayakumar (DG Staff Member) on 25-May-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Driver/TXTSETUP.OEM | 5.8 KB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Driver/VT6420 | 8 bytes | 21 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winme/viasraid.cat | 8.0 KB | 7 Nov 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winme/VSATAVSD.vxd | 12.4 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winme/VIASRAID.INF | 2.1 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winme/viasraid.mpd | 79.3 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/VT8237 | 8 bytes | 21 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/2003IA32/viasraid.cat | 7.6 KB | 9 Nov 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/2003IA32/viasraid.sys | 77.3 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/2003IA32/VIASRAID.INF | 1.6 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/TXTSETUP.OEM | 4.2 KB | 18 Nov 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Win98/VSATAVSD.vxd | 12.4 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Win98/VIASRAID.INF | 2.1 KB | 19 Dec 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Win98/viasraid.mpd | 79.3 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winnt40/viasraid.inf | 1.6 KB | 16 Dec 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winnt40/viasraid.sys | 81.8 KB | 18 Nov 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Win2000/viasraid.cat | 7.6 KB | 10 Nov 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Win2000/viasraid.sys | 79.0 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Win2000/VIASRAID.INF | 1.5 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winxp/viasraid.cat | 7.6 KB | 7 Nov 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winxp/viasraid.sys | 77.3 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/SATA/Winxp/VIASRAID.INF | 1.6 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/2003IA32/viapdsk.sys | 29.2 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/2003IA32/viapide.inf | 2.2 KB | 17 Dec 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Win98-me/VIAPDSK.MPD | 52.5 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Win98-me/VIAPIDE.INF | 2.1 KB | 17 Dec 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Win98-me/VIAPIDE.vxd | 11.9 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Winnt40/viapdsk.sys | 36.0 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Winnt40/viapide.inf | 1.6 KB | 16 Dec 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Win2000/viapdsk.cat | 7.6 KB | 2 Dec 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Win2000/viapdsk.sys | 29.2 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Win2000/viapide.inf | 2.2 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Winxp/viapdsk.cat | 7.6 KB | 2 Dec 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Winxp/viapdsk.sys | 29.2 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Driver/PIDE/Winxp/viapide.inf | 2.2 KB | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Utility/PCIENUM.SYS | 281.7 KB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/Setup.ini | 1.2 KB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/INSTMSIW.EXE | 1.8 MB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/License.rtf | 11.8 KB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/README.TXT | 17.4 KB | 16 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/VIASETUP.DLL | 94.2 KB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/SETUP.EXE | 217.1 KB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/ISSCRIPT.MSI | 633.9 KB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/RaidTool/RaidUtl.dll | 41.0 KB | 20 Nov 2003 |
| Utility/RaidTool/utility/win2000-xp/drvInterface.dll | 61.4 KB | 18 Nov 2003 |
| Utility/RaidTool/utility/raid_tool.exe | 565.2 KB | 18 Nov 2003 |
| Utility/RaidTool/utility/win98-me/drvInterface.dll | 57.3 KB | 18 Nov 2003 |
| Utility/RaidTool/component.cif | 815 bytes | 20 Nov 2003 |
| Utility/RaidTool/RaidUtlNT.dll | 41.0 KB | 20 Nov 2003 |
| Utility/VIA Integrated Setup Wizard.msi | 1.4 MB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/ReleaseNote.txt | 3.3 KB | 11 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/Mass_Tool/DOS4GW.EXE | 265.4 KB | 12 Jun 2003 |
| Utility/Mass_Tool/viasata.exe | 244.7 KB | 12 Jun 2003 |
| Utility/SETUP.SCF | 616 bytes | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/INSTMSIA.EXE | 1.7 MB | 3 Dec 2003 |
| Utility/0X0409.INI | 4.1 KB | 3 Dec 2003 |
How to Update VIA VT8237 based SB chipset motherboard Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the VIA VT8237 based SB chipset motherboard 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 MSI VIA VT8237 based SB chipset motherboard 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 MSI 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 MSI 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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.