CMedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Driver Download

C-Media Drivers

The CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device is an audio device manufactured by C-Media. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "cmi8738-c3dx-xp.exe" has been downloaded 106,947 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 576 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.7 MB.

576 Ratings (see all reviews)
106,947 Downloads

Supported Models

cmi8738/c3dx

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

Manufacturers

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0638 (2002-06-13) via .inf

Additional Notes

Windows XP driver for the C-Media CMI8738/C3DX PCI sound card/chipset.

Uploaded By

Jerry K (DG Staff Member) on 5-Dec-2003

Most Helpful Reviews

 
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
Migerusantte
Tested on Windows 98SE
25 Aug 2008
(9 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"This driver was downloaded for one of my friends, and it seems to work correctly on his K6......K6, I guess he have to get actualized, haven't he?"
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75 of 84 people found the following review helpful:
Akim
Tested on Windows XP
22 Aug 2007
 

Installation: 1 out of 5
Stability: 1 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device"
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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
S.MUSTAFA HAIDER

6 Dec 2004
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"thank u driver guide for ur help n support to enable my sound system.this driver i downloaded n is working very well,i recommend this driver to every one who have yamaha 724 or CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device.again thank u dg."
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
handy andy
Tested on Windows XP
18 Jan 2009
(1 hour after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"I highly recommend this driver for anyone running Windows XP SP2. The install was seamless after Hardware Update wizard browsed to the folder with unzipped files. I used Aida32 to exactly identify the device with a need for a driver."
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Daniel
Tested on Windows XP
10 Oct 2008
(8 months after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Nice driver, use-it."
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
Win_XP/app/readme.txt 84 bytes 12 Dec 2001
Win_XP/drv/cmaudio.sys 379.2 KB 12 Jun 2002
Win_XP/drv/Mixer.exe 1.5 MB 12 Jun 2002
Win_XP/drv/CMNprop.dll 32.8 KB 29 Mar 2002
Win_XP/drv/CRLDS3D.DLL 766.0 KB 20 Oct 2000
Win_XP/drv/CMUninst.exe 135.2 KB 26 Apr 2002
Win_XP/drv/cmaudio.ini 19.5 KB 27 Jun 2002
Win_XP/drv/Mixer.dat 1.5 MB 28 Jun 2002
Win_XP/drv/CMAUDIO.INF 63.0 KB 13 Jun 2002
Win_XP/drv/cmaudio.cat 47.1 KB 17 Jun 2002
Win_XP/drv/cmijack.ini 33.9 KB 27 Jun 2002
Win_XP/drv/audio3d.dll 712.7 KB 23 Nov 2001
Win_XP/drv/CMUninst.dat 135.2 KB 26 Apr 2002

How to Update CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter CMedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the CMedia Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the CMedia website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install a driver from Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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