N701 Operating Guide
January 7, 2009
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Version 1.00
VIA N701 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
M
ICROSOFT
D
RIVER
S
UPPORT
The VIA N701 is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows 2000 and
Windows XP drivers can be downloaded from the VEPD website at
http://a2000.viatech.com
.
L
INUX
D
RIVER
S
UPPORT
The VIA N701 is highly compatible with many Linux distributions.
Support and drivers are provided through various methods including:
•
Drivers provided by VIA
•
Using a driver built into a distribution package
•
Visiting VIA Arena website at
http://a2000.viatech.com
for latest updates on a monthly
basis
•
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.
