Download the latest version of the EBC5616 driver for your computer's operating system. This driver - "VIA1616Smart5.1.zip" - has been downloaded 47 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.1 MB.
EBC5616
VIA AC'97 Audio Codec (WDM)
VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio controller
VIA Gameport Joystick
VIA MIDI External Port
VIA PCI Audio controller
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
VIA1616Smart5.1.zip (2.1 MB)
4.00a6.14.01.3900 (2003-01-22) via .inf
VIA Smart 5.1 Audio Driver
Kodeeswaran (DG Staff Member) on 14-Oct-2004
To get the EBC5616 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 BCM EBC5616 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 Driver Update Utility for BCM EBC5616. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| layout.bin | 590 bytes | 1 Jan 2001 |
| 74/WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 20.5 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.4 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 143.2 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 63.7 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINAPP/CHCENTER.WAV | 235.1 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINAPP/CHFL.WAV | 235.1 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINAPP/CHFR.WAV | 235.1 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINAPP/CHLFE.WAV | 235.1 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINAPP/CHSL.WAV | 235.1 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINAPP/CHSR.WAV | 235.1 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINAPP/SPKCFG.EXE | 57.3 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 105.0 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 61.6 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF | 221 bytes | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL | 96.4 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 74/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS | 146.8 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| ICH/WIN9X/viaudio.inf | 8.4 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| ICH/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.vxd | 146.8 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| ICH/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.drv | 63.8 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/viacomp.inf | 23.5 KB | 28 Mar 2003 |
| WDM/VIAUDIO.inf | 24.8 KB | 28 Mar 2003 |
| WDM/viaudio.sys | 89.0 KB | 11 Feb 2003 |
| WDM/VIAUDOEM.INF | 62.0 KB | 28 Mar 2003 |
| _ISDel.exe | 27.6 KB | 26 Oct 1998 |
| Setup.exe | 73.7 KB | 11 Jan 1999 |
| _Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 29 Sep 1998 |
| 68/DOS/DOS4GW.EXE | 265.4 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/DOS/INSTALL.EXE | 159.7 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/DOS/VIAUDIO.COM | 439 bytes | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/OS2/AUDFILES.SCR | 3.0 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/OS2/CARDINFO.DLL | 17.3 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/OS2/CONTROL.SCR | 3.0 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/OS2/GENIN.DLL | 168.9 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/OS2/GENINMRI.DLL | 3.6 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/OS2/Readme.txt | 1.2 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/OS2/VIAUDD.SYS | 47.4 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 21.2 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.6 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 144.8 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 62.4 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WINNT351/README.TXT | 1.3 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 104.4 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 62.7 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF | 283 bytes | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WINNT40/VIAMIDI.DLL | 17.4 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL | 96.4 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| 68/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS | 154.6 KB | 15 Sep 2002 |
| SETUP.INI | 97 bytes | 1 Jan 2001 |
| viaudio.INI | 175 bytes | 11 Mar 2003 |
| lang.dat | 23.5 KB | 11 Jan 1999 |
| os.dat | 450 bytes | 27 Jul 1998 |
| _inst32i.ex_ | 296.7 KB | 22 Feb 1999 |
| setup.ins | 99.3 KB | 1 Jan 2001 |
| setup.lid | 49 bytes | 1 Jan 2001 |
| VIAUDIO.REV | 45 bytes | 28 Mar 2003 |
| DATA.TAG | 136 bytes | 1 Jan 2001 |
| _sys1.cab | 175.5 KB | 1 Jan 2001 |
| _user1.cab | 370.8 KB | 1 Jan 2001 |
| data1.cab | 469 bytes | 1 Jan 2001 |