Disclaimer: VIA Technologies no longer supports this chip. Use community drivers at your own risk. Always scan downloaded files with antivirus software.
While Windows users struggled with compatibility, the M3364 found a second life in the Linux community. Open-source enthusiasts on the Linux Mint Forums
The culprit? The graphics chipset (often integrated into the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP or VN896/CN896 chipsets).
Note for Windows 10/11: This method will usually fail with a "This driver is not compatible with this version of Windows" error. If it installs, expect a black screen on reboot. Have a system restore point ready.
Elias looked at the expensive STB card sitting inside the beige tower. He thought about the upcoming 3dfx Voodoo Graphics card sitting on the shelf behind him—a card that required a pass-through cable and did nothing but 3D, but did it like a dream.
: Includes hardware video acceleration, dual monitor support, and video de-blocking features.