ECS IDE Driver Download (Official)
The IDE is a disk drive controller manufactured by ECS Elitegroup. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This update - "via_449.zip" - has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews, and has been downloaded 264 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 1.4 MB.
Supported Models
IDE
Primary Bus Master IDE Controller (dual fifo)
Secondary Bus Master IDE Controller (dual fifo)
VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
VIA Bus Master PCI IDE Controller
VIA CPU to AGP Controller
VIA CPU to AGP2.0/AGP3.0 Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
4.42.0000 (2003-07-02) via .inf
5.1.00.0190 (2002-10-02) via .inf
5.1.2600.120 (2001-10-18) via .inf
Additional Notes
VIA IDE Driver [4.49]
Uploaded By
Bhaskar (DG Staff Member) on 24-Apr-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Setup/layout.bin | 609 bytes | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/IDEWinXP/VIAIDEXP.INF | 1.6 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| Setup/IDEWinXP/VIAMINI.CAT | 7.2 KB | 7 Nov 2001 |
| Setup/IDEWinXP/VIAIDEXP.SYS | 6.1 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| Setup/IDEWinXP/VIAIDE2K.DLL | 32.8 KB | 3 Aug 2001 |
| Setup/_sys1.cab | 175.5 KB | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/Via4in1.exe | 200.7 KB | 25 Feb 2003 |
| Setup/IRQ/VTNIRQ.PCI | 3.9 KB | 2 Mar 1999 |
| Setup/Server2003/viaagp1.sys | 27.9 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/Server2003/VIAAGP1.INF | 4.2 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/WINNT/VIAIDE.INF | 22.4 KB | 15 Apr 2003 |
| Setup/WINNT/VIADSK.SYS | 50.3 KB | 15 Apr 2003 |
| Setup/_Setup.dll | 11.3 KB | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/WIN9X/VIADSK.CAT | 7.0 KB | 13 Nov 2001 |
| Setup/WIN9X/VIAVSD.INF | 1.5 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| Setup/WIN9X/VATAPI.VXD | 10.9 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| Setup/setup.lid | 49 bytes | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/IDEWin2K/VIAIDE.INF | 1.4 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| Setup/IDEWin2K/VIAIDE.SYS | 6.2 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| Setup/IDEWin2K/VIAMINI.CAT | 7.2 KB | 13 Nov 2001 |
| Setup/IDEWin2K/VIAIDE2K.DLL | 32.8 KB | 3 Aug 2001 |
| Setup/_ISDel.exe | 8.7 KB | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/AGP/viagart.cat | 9.0 KB | 30 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/AGP/VIAGART.sys | 10.2 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/AGP/VIAGART.INF | 8.6 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/AGP/VIAAGPV.reg | 6.0 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/AGP/VIAAGPS.reg | 5.7 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/Setup.exe | 61.4 KB | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/WINME/VIADSK.CAT | 7.1 KB | 12 Nov 2001 |
| Setup/WINME/VIAVSD.INF | 1.5 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| Setup/WINME/VATAPI.VXD | 10.9 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| Setup/Pfd/VIAPFD.SYS | 3.3 KB | 18 Dec 2001 |
| Setup/DATA.TAG | 113 bytes | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/WinXP/VIAAGP1.SYS | 27.9 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/WinXP/viaagp1.cat | 8.9 KB | 30 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/WinXP/VIAAGP1.INF | 4.2 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/os.dat | 450 bytes | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/KillPro.dll | 102.4 KB | 4 Jul 2002 |
| Setup/setup.ins | 171.9 KB | 8 Aug 2003 |
| Setup/data1.cab | 469 bytes | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/SETUP.INI | 90 bytes | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/DMAOPT.DAT | 114 bytes | 14 Feb 2003 |
| Setup/_inst32i.ex_ | 296.7 KB | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/WIN2K/VIAAGP1.SYS | 27.9 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/WIN2K/viaagp1.cat | 8.9 KB | 30 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/WIN2K/VIAAGP1.INF | 4.8 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/_user1.cab | 303.0 KB | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/AgpME/viagart.cat | 9.0 KB | 30 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/AgpME/VIAGART.sys | 10.2 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/AgpME/VIAGART.INF | 8.6 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/AgpME/VIAAGPV.reg | 6.0 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/AgpME/VIAAGPS.reg | 5.7 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/lang.dat | 23.5 KB | 18 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Winme/VIAMACH.INF | 17.1 KB | 19 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Winme/viamach.cat | 13.7 KB | 1 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Server2003/VIAMACH.INF | 10.0 KB | 9 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Server2003/viamach.cat | 12.2 KB | 17 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Win98SE/VIAMACH.INF | 18.0 KB | 19 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Win98/VIAMACH.INF | 25.9 KB | 19 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Win95/VIAMACH.INF | 18.7 KB | 19 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Win2000/VIAMACH.INF | 13.0 KB | 19 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Win2000/viamach.cat | 14.0 KB | 1 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Winxp/VIAMACH.INF | 10.0 KB | 13 Jun 2003 |
| Setup/Inf/Winxp/viamach.cat | 12.2 KB | 1 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/Agp95/Viagart.vxd | 14.9 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
| Setup/Agp95/viagart.cat | 9.0 KB | 3 Feb 2003 |
| Setup/Agp95/VIAGART.INF | 3.6 KB | 2 Jul 2003 |
How to Update IDE Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the IDE 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 IDE 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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.