The NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV is a multimedia audio and video controller chip used in some older laptops and devices, primarily for handling audio, video, and graphics functions. This chip was commonly used in the late 1990s and early 2000s in budget and mid-range laptops.

A NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV Windows driver is the software that allows Windows operating systems to communicate with the hardware of the NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV chip. Without the proper driver, the audio and video features of the chip may not work correctly or at all. The driver enables your computer to utilize the hardware capabilities for tasks like sound playback, video output, and managing multimedia content.