---
name: "snd_fm801"
section: "4"
platform: "linux"
package: "freebsd-manpages"
version: "6.0-5"
release: "Debian 4.0 (Etch)"
platforms: ["linux", "freebsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/snd_fm801"
---

# snd\_fm801(4)

Forte Media FM801 bridge device driver

## NAME

**snd\_fm801** – Forte Media FM801 bridge device driver

## SYNOPSIS

**device sound** **device snd\_fm801**

## DESCRIPTION

The **snd\_fm801** bridge driver allows the generic audio driver, [sound(4)](/sound/4.md), to attach audio devices based on the Forte Media FM801 chipset. This is a common chipset found in various parts used by OEM manufacturers.

## HARDWARE

The **snd\_fm801** driver supports audio devices based on the following chipset:

- Forte Media FM801

## SEE ALSO

[sound(4)](/sound/4.md)

## HISTORY

The **snd\_fm801** device driver first appeared in FreeBSD 4.2.

## BUGS

The Forte Media FM801 chipset is a sort of PCI bridge, not an actual sound controller, making it possible to have soundless support. One problem is that both chipsets, with and without sound support, use the same PCI ID. This makes it impossible to determine which one is installed.