The M851AG (V1.3A) is an audio device manufactured by PC Chips. 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 "via_825a.zip" 202 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 2 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 4.6 MB.
M851AG (V1.3A)
M851G (V1.3a)
VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)
VIA Gameport Joystick
VIA MIDI External Port
VIA PCI Audio controller
VIA Sound System
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Linux, DOS
via_825a.zip (4.6 MB)
1.20a (25-Jun-2004)
5.12.01.3120 (2000-11-30) via .inf
Socket A (AMD K7)
VIA Codec Sound
BalajiA (DG Staff Member) on 21-Jan-2005
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After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
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Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| VIA_825a/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.SYS | 41.2 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.INF | 22.3 KB | 18 Feb 2002 |
| VIA_825a/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.CAT | 31.6 KB | 28 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/_SYS1.CAB | 1.9 MB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/NOTES.TXT | 2.1 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUP.LID | 173 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/CALDERA/2.2/68AUDI~2.GZ | 67.4 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/CALDERA/2.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 67.6 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDFLAG/1.0/68AUDI~2.GZ | 68.4 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDFLAG/1.0/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.7 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDHAT/6.1/68AUDI~2.GZ | 68.4 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDHAT/6.1/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.7 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDHAT/6.2LP/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.6 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDHAT/6.2/68AUDI~2.GZ | 68.6 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDHAT/6.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 69.0 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDHAT/6.0/68AUDI~2.GZ | 137.8 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LINUX/REDHAT/6.0/68AUDI~1.GZ | 78.7 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/SETUP.INS | 84.4 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS | 151.1 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WINNT40/VIAMIDI.DLL | 17.4 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL | 96.4 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF | 283 bytes | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.SYS | 41.2 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.INF | 22.3 KB | 18 Feb 2002 |
| VIA_825a/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.CAT | 31.6 KB | 28 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/000A/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0010/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0404/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0011/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0009/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0013/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0804/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/040C/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0014/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0007/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0816/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUPDIR/0006/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/_ISDEL.EXE | 27.6 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.6 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 21.2 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 144.8 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 62.0 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/OS.DAT | 450 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUP.EXE | 73.7 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/DESCRI~1.TXT | 59 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/DATA1.CAB | 469 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/SETUP.LOG | 92 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/WINME/VIAUDIO.SYS | 41.2 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WINME/VIAUDIO.INF | 22.3 KB | 18 Feb 2002 |
| VIA_825a/WINME/VIAUDIO.CAT | 31.6 KB | 28 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/DATA.TAG | 139 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/OS2/VIAUDD.SYS | 47.0 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/OS2/README.TXT | 1.2 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/OS2/GENIN.DLL | 168.9 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/OS2/CARDINFO.DLL | 17.3 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/OS2/AUDFILES.SCR | 3.0 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/OS2/GENINMRI.DLL | 3.6 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/OS2/CONTROL.SCR | 3.0 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/LAYOUT.BIN | 1.0 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/LANG.DAT | 23.7 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/DOS/VIAUDIO.COM | 516 bytes | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/DOS/INSTALL.EXE | 159.7 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/DOS/DOS4GW.EXE | 265.4 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/SETUP.INI | 108 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/WDM.BAT | 16 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/VIAUDIO.INI | 62 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/_USER1.CAB | 166.8 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 62.7 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WINNT351/README.TXT | 1.3 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 104.4 KB | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 9 Dec 2000 |
| VIA_825a/VIAUDIO.REV | 11 bytes | 4 Jan 2001 |
| VIA_825a/_INST32I.EX_ | 296.7 KB | 4 Jan 2001 |