The KV7 is a USB device manufactured by Abit. This driver can help resolve issues like USB device not recognized, "Disk Not Formatted" errors, or if your device randomly ejects or stops working. This version of "usb256.exe" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 913 downloads and 9 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.0 MB.
KV7
Generic USB Hub
HUB Support for USB 2.0
Intel PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller
NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller B0
NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller B1
USB 2.0 Root Hub
Windows XP
usb256.exe (2.0 MB)
2.56 (8-Oct-2003)
4.90.3000.7 (2003-04-30) via .inf
VIA USB 2.0
Released Date: 2003-10-08
VIA USB 2.0 V2.56
For Windows 2000 users: Please run Windows Update.
For Windows XP users: Please update to Windows XP SP1.
Jayakumar (DG Staff Member) on 9-Sep-2004
To get the KV7 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 Abit KV7 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 Abit Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
After downloading your new driver, installation is the next step. On Windows, utilize the built-in Device Manager utility to manage this process. This tool provides a comprehensive view of all system-recognized devices and their associated drivers. To complete the installation, a system restart is typically required 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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DATA.TAG | 127 bytes | 25 May 2003 |
| ReadMe.doc | 1.4 MB | 26 May 2003 |
| Release.txt | 7.1 KB | 26 May 2003 |
| SETUP.INI | 82 bytes | 25 May 2003 |
| Setup.exe | 73.7 KB | 12 Jan 1999 |
| _ISDel.exe | 27.6 KB | 27 Oct 1998 |
| _Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 29 Sep 1998 |
| _inst32i.ex_ | 296.7 KB | 23 Feb 1999 |
| _sys1.cab | 175.5 KB | 25 May 2003 |
| _sys1.cab/English_Intel_32_Files/IsUninst.exe | 306.7 KB | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _sys1.cab/English_Intel_32_Files/_isres.dll | 129.5 KB | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _sys1.cab/Language_Independent_Intel_32_Files/Ctl3d32.dll | 27.1 KB | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _sys1.cab/Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/Corecomp.ini | 28.3 KB | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _user1.cab | 48.3 KB | 25 May 2003 |
| _user1.cab/English_String_Tables/value.shl | 714 bytes | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _user1.cab/Language_Independent_Intel_32_Files/vusetup.dll | 45.1 KB | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _user1.cab/Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/Win2k supp eula.doc | 35.8 KB | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _user1.cab/Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/Win2k supp eula.txt | 11.0 KB | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _user1.cab/Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/v32audio.dll | 45.1 KB | 2 Jun 2015 |
| _user1.cab/Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/winXP2KN.txt | 316 bytes | 2 Jun 2015 |
| data1.cab | 469 bytes | 25 May 2003 |
| filter_nt/vulfnth.sys | 6.9 KB | 24 Oct 2002 |
| filter_nt/vulfntr.sys | 11.4 KB | 24 May 2003 |
| lang.dat | 23.5 KB | 12 Jan 1999 |
| layout.bin | 626 bytes | 25 May 2003 |
| msusb_2K.cab | 116.2 KB | 24 Jun 2002 |
| msusb_2K.cab/hccoin.dll | 6.4 KB | 18 Apr 2002 |
| msusb_2K.cab/usb2.cat | 8.7 KB | 9 May 2002 |
| msusb_2K.cab/usb2.inf | 7.2 KB | 7 May 2002 |
| msusb_2K.cab/usbehci.sys | 19.2 KB | 23 Apr 2002 |
| msusb_2K.cab/usbhub20.sys | 49.4 KB | 18 Apr 2002 |
| msusb_2K.cab/usbport.sys | 135.9 KB | 23 Apr 2002 |
| msusb_xp.cab | 4.7 KB | 15 May 2003 |
| msusb_xp.cab/VIAEHCX1.INF | 1.4 KB | 10 Sep 2002 |
| msusb_xp.cab/viaehcx1.cat | 6.8 KB | 26 Sep 2002 |
| os.dat | 450 bytes | 27 Jul 1998 |
| setup.ins | 80.8 KB | 25 May 2003 |
| setup.lid | 49 bytes | 25 May 2003 |
| via.ini | 39 bytes | 25 May 2003 |
| viausb20.rev | 198 bytes | 25 May 2003 |
| win98&me/USB2VIA.INF | 2.9 KB | 25 May 2003 |
| win98&me/VUSTR98.SYS | 17.7 KB | 4 Oct 2002 |
| win98&me/VUSTRBT.SYS | 2.3 KB | 11 Jan 2002 |
| win98&me/VUSTRME.SYS | 13.4 KB | 17 Apr 2002 |
| win98&me/usbehci.sys | 28.9 KB | 30 Apr 2003 |
| win98&me/usbhub20.sys | 67.6 KB | 30 Apr 2003 |
| win98&me/usbport.sys | 186.2 KB | 30 Apr 2003 |
| win98&me/viacb.exe | 28.7 KB | 30 May 2003 |