VIA VB8002 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
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The VIA VB8002 mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows
Windows 2000 and Windows XP drivers can be downloaded from the VEPD website at
www.viaembedded.com.
For embedded operating systems (Windows XP Embedded), the related drivers can be found in the
VIA Arena website at www.viaarena.com.
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The VIA VB8002 mainboard is highly compatible with many Linux distributions.
Support and drivers are provided through various methods including:
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Drivers provided by VIA
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Using a driver built into a distribution package
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Visiting VIA Arena website at
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Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced Linux Sound
Architecture project for integrated audio)
For OEM clients and system integrators developing a product for long term production, other code
and resources may also be made available. You can submit a request either through the
Developers portal
at VIA Arena, or through your VEPD support contact. Alternatively, VIA can work
further towards providing additional drivers to fit your specific needs.
June 26, 2009
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www.viaarena.com
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VB8002 Operating Guide
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