The internal FM Synthesis is a game controller manufactured by VIA. If your game doesn't run smoothly, crashes or glitches or there is a lag time with your controller, try updating the driver. Visitors have downloaded this file "AC97.ZIP" 1,667 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 4.6 MB.
VIA Sound System
VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)
VIA Gameport Joystick
VIA MIDI External Port
VIA PCI Audio controller
VIA internal FM Synthesis
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
AC97.ZIP (4.6 MB)
5.12.01.3120 (2000-11-30) via .inf
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Sep-2003
To get the VIA internal FM Synthesis 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 VIA internal FM Synthesis 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 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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.SYS | 41.2 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.INF | 22.3 KB | 2 Mar 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.CAT | 31.6 KB | 28 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/_SYS1.CAB | 1.9 MB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/NOTES.TXT | 2.1 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUP.LID | 173 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/CALDERA/2.2/68AUDI~2.GZ | 67.4 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/CALDERA/2.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 67.6 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDFLAG/1.0/68AUDI~2.GZ | 68.4 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDFLAG/1.0/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.7 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDHAT/6.1/68AUDI~2.GZ | 68.4 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDHAT/6.1/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.7 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDHAT/6.2LP/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.6 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDHAT/6.2/68AUDI~2.GZ | 68.6 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDHAT/6.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 69.0 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDHAT/6.0/68AUDI~2.GZ | 137.8 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LINUX/REDHAT/6.0/68AUDI~1.GZ | 78.7 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUP.INS | 84.4 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.SYS | 151.1 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINNT40/VIAMIDI.DLL | 17.4 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINNT40/VIAUDIO.DLL | 96.4 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINNT40/OEMSETUP.INF | 283 bytes | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.SYS | 41.2 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.INF | 22.3 KB | 2 Mar 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN2000/VIAUDIO.CAT | 31.6 KB | 28 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/000A/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0010/_SETUP.DLL | 35.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0404/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0011/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0009/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0013/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0804/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/040C/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0014/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0007/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0816/_SETUP.DLL | 35.3 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUPDIR/0006/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/_ISDEL.EXE | 27.6 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.6 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 21.2 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 144.8 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 62.0 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/OS.DAT | 450 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUP.EXE | 73.7 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/DESCRI~1.TXT | 59 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/DATA1.CAB | 469 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUP.LOG | 92 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINME/VIAUDIO.SYS | 41.2 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINME/VIAUDIO.INF | 22.3 KB | 2 Mar 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINME/VIAUDIO.CAT | 31.6 KB | 28 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/DATA.TAG | 139 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/OS2/VIAUDD.SYS | 47.0 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/OS2/README.TXT | 1.2 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/OS2/GENIN.DLL | 168.9 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/OS2/CARDINFO.DLL | 17.3 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/OS2/AUDFILES.SCR | 3.0 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/OS2/GENINMRI.DLL | 3.6 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/OS2/CONTROL.SCR | 3.0 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LAYOUT.BIN | 1.0 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/LANG.DAT | 23.7 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/DOS/VIAUDIO.COM | 516 bytes | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/DOS/INSTALL.EXE | 159.7 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/DOS/DOS4GW.EXE | 265.4 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/SETUP.INI | 108 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WDM.BAT | 16 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/VIAUDIO.INI | 62 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/_USER1.CAB | 166.8 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 62.7 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINNT351/README.TXT | 1.3 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 104.4 KB | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 10 Dec 2000 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/VIAUDIO.REV | 11 bytes | 5 Jan 2001 |
| Ac97_KM_KL/_INST32I.EX_ | 296.7 KB | 5 Jan 2001 |