Download the latest version of the PFM 12V driver for your computer's operating system. This version of "via.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 33 downloads and 11 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 3.3 MB.
PFM 12V
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio controller
VIA Sound System
VIA internal FM Synthesis
Advance Creative Computer Corp.
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE
via.zip (3.3 MB)
5.12.01.36705.12.01.3670 (2002-03-12) via .inf
PFM 12V
Audio Driver file
via Win98SE/ME/2000/XP Audio Driver
siva (DG Staff Member) on 14-Mar-2005
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_0079110A
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_30591106
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106&REV_30
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_41611106&REV_50
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_45111106
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_78701462&REV_50
To get the PFM 12V driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WIN98SE/viaudio.cat | 28.5 KB | 4 Apr 2002 |
| WIN98SE/viaudio.sys | 43.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.inf | 21.8 KB | 26 Mar 2002 |
| layout.bin | 1.0 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| Description.txt | 59 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| _sys1.cab | 1.9 MB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS | 146.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL | 96.4 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF | 221 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WIN2000/viaudio.cat | 28.5 KB | 4 Apr 2002 |
| WIN2000/viaudio.sys | 43.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.inf | 21.8 KB | 26 Mar 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.4 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 20.5 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 143.2 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 63.7 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHFR.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHSL.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHFL.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHCENTER.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINAPP/SPKCFG.EXE | 57.3 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHSR.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINAPP/CHLFE.WAV | 235.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setup.lid | 173 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| readme.txt | 15.7 KB | 11 Apr 2002 |
| _ISDel.exe | 27.6 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| Setup.exe | 73.7 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0010/_Setup.dll | 35.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0010/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/000a/_Setup.dll | 35.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/000a/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0404/_Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0404/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0011/_Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0011/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0009/_Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0009/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0013/_Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0013/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0804/_Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0804/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/040c/_Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/040c/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0014/_Setup.dll | 35.3 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0014/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0007/_Setup.dll | 35.3 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0007/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0816/_Setup.dll | 35.3 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0816/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0006/_Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setupdir/0006/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINME/viaudio.cat | 28.5 KB | 4 Apr 2002 |
| WINME/viaudio.sys | 43.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINME/VIAUDIO.inf | 21.8 KB | 26 Mar 2002 |
| DATA.TAG | 139 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINXP/viaudio.cat | 28.5 KB | 4 Apr 2002 |
| WINXP/viaudio.sys | 43.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINXP/VIAUDIO.inf | 21.8 KB | 26 Mar 2002 |
| 74Audio_170a_RELEASE.TXT | 8.2 KB | 11 Apr 2002 |
| viaudio.rev | 12 bytes | 9 Apr 2002 |
| os.dat | 450 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| Notes.txt | 2.1 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| setup.ins | 87.4 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| data1.cab | 469 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| SETUP.INI | 108 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| viaudio.INI | 134 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |
| _inst32i.ex_ | 296.7 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| _user1.cab | 53.8 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| lang.dat | 23.7 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 61.6 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 105.0 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 12 Mar 2002 |