MSI VIA AC97 PCI Driver Download

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The VIA AC97 PCI is an audio device manufactured by MSI. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. Visitors have downloaded this file "viasound53.exe" 26,878 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 162 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.9 MB.

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26,878 Downloads

Supported Models

VIA AC97 PCI

VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)

VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)

Version: 6.14.1.3870

Manufacturers

MSI

VIA

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE

File Name

Versions

6.14.01.3870 (2003-06-13) via .inf

Additional Notes

For VT82C686A/VT82C686B/VT8231/VT8233/VT8233A/VT8233B/VT8235 Audio Driver.

Fix VT1616 Smart5.1ch Audio Deck Win98 issue

Driver version: 6.14.1.3870

Uploaded By

Jayakumar (DG Staff Member) on 24-May-2004

Most Helpful Reviews

 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Josue Cardona
Tested on Windows XP
25 Feb 2008
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"this driver safe my life!!!!!"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
andres

28 Jul 2007
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"para la mara q le hace falta el driver est funciona al 100%"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Tefru
Tested on Windows XP
10 Jul 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"I've lost my drivers CD. This driver worked well for my U8668R33-D mother. GREAT!"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Lee Weatherall
Tested on Windows XP
31 Aug 2006
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Very good and was the first one I tried. Thanks!!"
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
layout.bin 590 bytes 8 Jul 2003
_sys1.cab 175.5 KB 8 Jul 2003
_Setup.dll 34.8 KB 8 Jul 2003
setup.lid 49 bytes 8 Jul 2003
_ISDel.exe 27.6 KB 8 Jul 2003
Setup.exe 73.7 KB 8 Jul 2003
DATA.TAG 136 bytes 8 Jul 2003
68/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS 154.6 KB 16 Sep 2002
68/WINNT40/VIAMIDI.DLL 17.4 KB 16 Sep 2002
68/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL 96.4 KB 16 Sep 2002
68/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF 283 bytes 16 Sep 2002
68/DOS/VIAUDIO.COM 439 bytes 16 Sep 2002
68/DOS/INSTALL.EXE 159.7 KB 16 Sep 2002
68/DOS/DOS4GW.EXE 265.4 KB 16 Sep 2002
os.dat 450 bytes 8 Jul 2003
74/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS 146.8 KB 16 Sep 2002
74/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL 96.4 KB 16 Sep 2002
74/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF 221 bytes 16 Sep 2002
74/WINAPP/CHFR.WAV 235.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
74/WINAPP/CHSL.WAV 235.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
74/WINAPP/CHFL.WAV 235.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
74/WINAPP/CHCENTER.WAV 235.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
74/WINAPP/SPKCFG.EXE 57.3 KB 16 Sep 2002
74/WINAPP/CHSR.WAV 235.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
74/WINAPP/CHLFE.WAV 235.1 KB 16 Sep 2002
setup.ins 102.6 KB 8 Jul 2003
data1.cab 469 bytes 8 Jul 2003
SETUP.INI 97 bytes 8 Jul 2003
viaudio.INI 228 bytes 8 Jul 2003
_inst32i.ex_ 296.7 KB 8 Jul 2003
_user1.cab 1.2 MB 8 Jul 2003
lang.dat 23.7 KB 8 Jul 2003
VIAUDIO.REV 35 bytes 8 Jul 2003
WDM/crlds3d.dll 766.0 KB 16 Jun 2003
WDM/viaudios.sys 369.9 KB 16 Jun 2003
WDM/viaudios.inf 25.0 KB 9 Jul 2003
WDM/A3d.dll 720.9 KB 16 Jun 2003
WDM/viacomp.inf 23.6 KB 16 Jun 2003
WDM/viaudios.cat 68.2 KB 24 Jun 2003
WDM/VIAUDOEM.INF 65.1 KB 9 Jul 2003

How to Update VIA AC97 PCI Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

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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

  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.

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