VIA Bus Master PCI IDE Controller Driver Download
The Bus Master PCI IDE is a disk drive controller manufactured by VIA. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This version of "via_437.zip" has been downloaded 569 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.0 MB.
Supported Models
Primary Bus Master IDE Controller (dual fifo)
Secondary Bus Master IDE Controller (dual fifo)
VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
VIA Bus Master PCI IDE Controller
VIA CPU to AGP Controller
VIA I/O APIC Interrupt Controller
VIA PCI to PCI Bridge Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Versions
5.00.00.0140 (2000-08-01) via .inf
5.1.2600.120 (2001-10-18) via .inf
5.00.00.0140 (2001-08-15) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Sep-2003
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0305&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_03
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0305&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_81
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0305&SUBSYS_80421043&REV_03
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0571&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_06
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0571&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_10
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0571&SUBSYS_0010107B&REV_10
PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0571&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_06
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
How to Update VIA Bus Master PCI IDE Controller Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the VIA Bus Master PCI IDE Controller driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the VIA Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the VIA website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
To install your new driver on Windows:
Right-click the Start button.
Click "Device Manager">
Find your device in the list.
Right-click the device and select "Update driver"
Follow the steps on screen.
Restart your computer when done.
This keeps your computer working at its best.
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| via_437/layout.bin | 609 bytes | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/AGP33/Viagart.vxd | 11.8 KB | 16 Nov 1999 |
| via_437/AGP33/VIAGART.INF | 434 bytes | 16 Nov 1999 |
| via_437/IDEWinXP/VIAIDEXP.INF | 1.6 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/IDEWinXP/VIAMINI.CAT | 7.2 KB | 7 Nov 2001 |
| via_437/IDEWinXP/VIAIDEXP.SYS | 6.1 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/IDEWinXP/VIAIDE2K.DLL | 32.8 KB | 16 Nov 2000 |
| via_437/_sys1.cab | 175.5 KB | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/4in1release.doc | 99.8 KB | 18 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/IRQ/VTNIRQ.PCI | 3.9 KB | 2 Mar 1999 |
| via_437/WINNT/VIAIDE.INF | 22.4 KB | 16 Nov 2000 |
| via_437/WINNT/VIADSK.SYS | 50.1 KB | 16 Nov 2000 |
| via_437/_Setup.dll | 11.3 KB | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/WIN9X/VIADSK.CAT | 1.1 KB | 13 Nov 2001 |
| via_437/WIN9X/VIAVSD.INF | 1.5 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/WIN9X/VATAPI.VXD | 10.9 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/setup.lid | 49 bytes | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/IDEWin2K/VIAIDE.INF | 1.4 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/IDEWin2K/VIAIDE.SYS | 6.2 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/IDEWin2K/VIAMINI.CAT | 7.2 KB | 13 Nov 2001 |
| via_437/IDEWin2K/VIAIDE2K.DLL | 32.8 KB | 16 Nov 2000 |
| via_437/dmaopt.dat | 97 bytes | 19 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/_ISDel.exe | 8.7 KB | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/AGP/OEM.REG | 128 bytes | 10 Aug 2000 |
| via_437/AGP/VIAGART.VXD | 13.8 KB | 10 Aug 2000 |
| via_437/AGP/VIAGART.CAT | 7.8 KB | 28 Nov 2000 |
| via_437/AGP/VIAGART.INF | 2.4 KB | 10 Aug 2000 |
| via_437/Setup.exe | 61.4 KB | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/WINME/VIADSK.CAT | 7.1 KB | 12 Nov 2001 |
| via_437/WINME/VIAVSD.INF | 1.5 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/WINME/VATAPI.VXD | 10.9 KB | 18 Oct 2001 |
| via_437/Pfd/VIAPFD.SYS | 3.3 KB | 18 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/DATA.TAG | 113 bytes | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/os.dat | 450 bytes | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/setup.ins | 167.4 KB | 18 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/data1.cab | 469 bytes | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/SETUP.INI | 90 bytes | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/_inst32i.ex_ | 296.7 KB | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/WIN2K/VIAAGP1.CAT | 7.2 KB | 28 Nov 2000 |
| via_437/WIN2K/VIAAGP1.SYS | 23.7 KB | 19 Oct 2000 |
| via_437/WIN2K/VIAAGP1.INF | 3.2 KB | 19 Oct 2000 |
| via_437/_user1.cab | 257.1 KB | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/AgpME/OEM.REG | 128 bytes | 10 Aug 2000 |
| via_437/AgpME/VIAGART.VXD | 13.8 KB | 10 Aug 2000 |
| via_437/AgpME/VIAGART.CAT | 7.8 KB | 28 Nov 2000 |
| via_437/AgpME/VIAGART.INF | 2.4 KB | 10 Aug 2000 |
| via_437/lang.dat | 23.5 KB | 5 Dec 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WIN98SE/VIAMACH.CAT | 6.7 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WIN98SE/VIAMACH.INF | 13.3 KB | 16 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WIN95/VIAMACH.INF | 9.9 KB | 16 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WIN2000/VIAMACH.CAT | 6.8 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WIN2000/VIAMACH.INF | 6.4 KB | 16 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WINME/VIAMACH.CAT | 6.8 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WINME/VIAMACH.INF | 11.9 KB | 16 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WIN98/VIAMACH.INF | 13.7 KB | 16 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WINXP/VIAMACH.CAT | 6.8 KB | 23 Aug 2001 |
| via_437/Inf/WINXP/VIAMACH.INF | 3.2 KB | 16 Aug 2001 |