Driver Installation Notes
IDE
You can use the software in this folder to install VIA IDE driver
for your operating system.
Use the SETUP.EXE application in the \VIA\IDE folder.
Audio
This folder has software and drivers for the Realtek codec sound
system that is integrated on this mainboard. The Realtek codec
allows the system to generate optimal sound effects. Drivers are
provided for DOS, Linux, and Windows 2000/98/9x/NT.
Windows Installation
Use the SETUP.EXE application in the \VIA\AC97Audio folder.
DOS Installation
Browse to the \VIA\AC97Audio\DOS folder and run
INSTALL.EXE.
Linux Installation
Refer to your operating system handbook for instructions on in-
stalling Linux drivers.
Utility Folder Installation Notes
Award Flash Memory Utility
This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash
Memory chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated
BIOS to the chip. Take care how you use this program. If you
erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a
new BIOS that is incorrect, your system will malfunction.
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