QDI (Speed Easy) VIA AC97 Driver Download

Download the latest version of the VIA AC97 driver for your computer's operating system. This update - "VIA_AC97.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 73 reviews, and has been downloaded 6,448 times. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.4 MB.

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6,448 Downloads

Supported Models

VIA AC97

VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)

VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio controller

VIA Sound System

VIA internal FM Synthesis

Manufacturers

QDI (Speed Easy)

VIA

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98, Windows 95

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.3670 (2002-04-30) via .inf

Additional Notes

VIA AC97

Sound Card Driver File

Uploaded By

Purushothaman (DG Staff Member) on 31-Mar-2005

Most Helpful Reviews

 
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Aldus
Tested on Windows XP
7 Dec 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"That was very nice. I am satisfied. Thank you!!!"
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
74mu170c/WIN98SE/viaudio.cat 20.9 KB 13 May 2002
74mu170c/WIN98SE/viaudio.sys 43.8 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.inf 21.9 KB 30 Apr 2002
74mu170c/layout.bin 1.0 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/Description.txt 59 bytes 27 May 2002
74mu170c/_sys1.cab 1.9 MB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS 146.8 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL 96.4 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF 221 bytes 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WIN2000/viaudio.cat 20.9 KB 13 May 2002
74mu170c/WIN2000/viaudio.sys 43.8 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.inf 21.9 KB 30 Apr 2002
74mu170c/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF 8.4 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV 20.5 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV 9.6 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD 143.2 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV 63.7 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINAPP/CHFR.WAV 235.1 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINAPP/CHSL.WAV 235.1 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINAPP/CHFL.WAV 235.1 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINAPP/CHCENTER.WAV 235.1 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINAPP/SPKCFG.EXE 57.3 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINAPP/CHSR.WAV 235.1 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINAPP/CHLFE.WAV 235.1 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/setup.lid 173 bytes 27 May 2002
74mu170c/readme.txt 15.5 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/_ISDel.exe 27.6 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/74Audio_V170c_RELEASE.TXT 9.2 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/Setup.exe 73.7 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0010/_Setup.dll 35.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/000a/_Setup.dll 35.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0404/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0011/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0009/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0013/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0804/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/040c/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0014/_Setup.dll 35.3 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0007/_Setup.dll 35.3 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0816/_Setup.dll 35.3 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setupdir/0006/_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/WINME/viaudio.cat 20.9 KB 13 May 2002
74mu170c/WINME/viaudio.sys 43.8 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINME/VIAUDIO.inf 21.9 KB 30 Apr 2002
74mu170c/DATA.TAG 139 bytes 27 May 2002
74mu170c/WINXP/viaudio.cat 20.9 KB 13 May 2002
74mu170c/WINXP/viaudio.sys 43.8 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINXP/VIAUDIO.inf 21.9 KB 30 Apr 2002
74mu170c/viaudio.rev 14 bytes 27 May 2002
74mu170c/os.dat 450 bytes 27 May 2002
74mu170c/Notes.txt 2.1 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/setup.ins 89.6 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/data1.cab 469 bytes 27 May 2002
74mu170c/SETUP.INI 106 bytes 27 May 2002
74mu170c/viaudio.INI 134 bytes 27 May 2002
74mu170c/_inst32i.ex_ 296.7 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/_user1.cab 89.4 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/lang.dat 23.7 KB 27 May 2002
74mu170c/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS 61.6 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL 105.0 KB 12 Mar 2002
74mu170c/WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF 217 bytes 12 Mar 2002

How to Update VIA AC97 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the VIA AC97 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 QDI (Speed Easy) VIA AC97 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 Driver Update Utility for QDI (Speed Easy) VIA AC97. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

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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