VIA MIDI External Port Driver Download
The MIDI External Port is a common computer motherboard manufactured by VIA. Update now to fix problems such as frequent crashing, computer shuts off unexpectedly, no audio or no video, or a blank screen on start up. This version of "Via_Sound_686a_686b.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 21,312 downloads and 137 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 8.8 MB.
Supported Models
VIA Sound System
VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)
VIA Gameport Joystick
VIA MIDI External Port
VIA PCI Audio controller
VIA internal FM Synthesis
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.12.01.3111 (2000-08-01) via .inf
Additional Notes
This is the VIA sound driver for the KT3ABX (among others) AMD Athlon motherboard with onboard VIA sound chipset. For all versions of Windows.
Uploaded By
Alan Campbell (DG Member) on 24-Jan-2003
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.SYS | 40.1 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.4 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.CAT | 19.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| _SYS1.CAB | 1.9 MB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| NOTES.TXT | 2.1 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUP.LID | 173 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| LINUX/CALDERA/2.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 24.1 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| LINUX/REDHAT/6.1/68AUDI~1.GZ | 25.2 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| LINUX/REDHAT/6.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| LINUX/REDHAT/6.0/68AUDI~1.GZ | 25.2 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUP.INS | 77.9 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/DRIVER/VIAUDIO.SYS | 151.2 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/DRIVER/VIAMIDI.DLL | 17.9 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/DRIVER/VIAUDIO.DLL | 97.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/DRIVER/OEMSETUP.INF | 288 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_SYS1.CAB | 4.7 MB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUP.LID | 389 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUP.INS | 65.4 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/000A/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0010/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0008/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0021/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0019/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0005/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/001A/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0404/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0015/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/002D/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0011/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0024/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/001F/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0416/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0009/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0013/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/001D/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/000E/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/001B/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0804/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/000B/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0012/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0C0C/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/040C/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0003/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0014/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/001E/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0007/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0816/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUPDIR/0006/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_ISDEL.EXE | 27.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/OS.DAT | 450 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUP.EXE | 73.7 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/DATA1.CAB | 469 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/DATA.TAG | 121 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/LAYOUT.BIN | 1.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/LANG.DAT | 23.9 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUP.INI | 87 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_USER1.CAB | 52.2 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_INST32I.EX_ | 296.7 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.SYS | 40.1 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.4 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.CAT | 19.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/000A/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0010/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0404/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0011/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0009/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0013/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0804/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/040C/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0014/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0007/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0816/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUPDIR/0006/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| _ISDEL.EXE | 27.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 21.2 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 144.8 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 62.0 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| OS.DAT | 450 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUP.EXE | 73.7 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| DESCRI~1.TXT | 59 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| DATA1.CAB | 469 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUP.LOG | 92 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINME/VIAUDIO.SYS | 40.1 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINME/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.4 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINME/VIAUDIO.CAT | 19.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| DATA.TAG | 139 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| OS2/VIAUDD.SYS | 47.0 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| OS2/GENIN.DLL | 168.9 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| OS2/CARDINFO.DLL | 17.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| OS2/AUDFILES.SCR | 3.0 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| OS2/GENINMRI.DLL | 3.6 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| OS2/CONTROL.SCR | 3.0 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| LAYOUT.BIN | 985 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| LANG.DAT | 23.7 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| DOS/VIAUDIO.COM | 443 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| DOS/INSTALL.EXE | 159.7 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| DOS/DOS4GW.EXE | 265.4 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| SETUP.INI | 104 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WDM.BAT | 16 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| VIAUDIO.INI | 62 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| _USER1.CAB | 43.0 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 62.7 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT351/README.TXT | 1.3 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 104.4 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
| WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| VIAUDIO.REV | 11 bytes | 28 Aug 2001 |
| _INST32I.EX_ | 296.7 KB | 28 Aug 2001 |
How to Update VIA MIDI External Port Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the VIA MIDI External Port 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 VIA MIDI External Port 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 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
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.