VIA internal FM Synthesis Driver Download

VIA Drivers

The internal FM Synthesis is a game controller manufactured by VIA. If your game doesn't run smoothly, crashes or glitches or there is a lag time with your controller, try updating the driver. This update - "avia686a.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews, and has been downloaded 458 times. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.6 MB.

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Supported Models

VIA PCI Audio Controller (WDM)

VIA Game Port Joystick

VIA Gameport Joystick

VIA MIDI External Port

VIA PCI Audio controller

VIA Sound System

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

4.10.00.3108 (1999-10-29) via .inf

Uploaded By

DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 10-Sep-2003

Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
Audio/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.SYS 34.6 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.INF 13.1 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/_SYS1.CAB 175.5 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/RELEASE.LST 29.6 KB 23 Nov 1999
Audio/SETUP.LID 49 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/LINUX/CALDERA/68CLA22.GZ 28.7 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/LINUX/REDHAT/68RHT60.GZ 29.8 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/SETUP.INS 81.0 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS 153.9 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WINNT40/VIAMIDI.DLL 17.9 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL 97.3 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF 283 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.SYS 34.6 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.INF 13.1 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/_ISDEL.EXE 27.6 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF 8.4 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV 21.2 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV 9.6 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD 144.2 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV 61.8 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/OS.DAT 450 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/SETUP.EXE 73.7 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/DATA1.CAB 469 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/VSSVER.SCC 336 bytes 1 Sep 1999
Audio/DATA.TAG 137 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/LAYOUT.BIN 609 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/LANG.DAT 23.7 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/DOS/VIAUDIO.COM 359 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/DOS/INSTALL.EXE 159.7 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/DOS/DOS4GW.EXE 265.4 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/U-README.TXT 19.3 KB 23 Nov 1999
Audio/SETUP.INI 59 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/_SETUP.DLL 34.8 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/WDM.BAT 16 bytes 29 Oct 1999
Audio/VIAAUDIO.DOC 91.1 KB 23 Nov 1999
Audio/_USER1.CAB 19.5 KB 29 Oct 1999
Audio/_INST32I.EX_ 296.7 KB 29 Oct 1999

How to Update VIA internal FM Synthesis Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the VIA internal FM Synthesis 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 internal FM Synthesis 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

  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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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