BCM EBC5616 Driver Download (Official)
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.
Supported Models
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
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
4.00a6.14.01.3900 (2003-01-22) via .inf
Additional Notes
VIA Smart 5.1 Audio Driver
Uploaded By
Kodeeswaran (DG Staff Member) on 14-Oct-2004
Driver Contents File List
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 |
How to Update EBC5616 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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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.
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