The 688 is an audio device manufactured by ESS. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. Visitors have downloaded this file "Ess688.zip" 1,742 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 420.1 KB.
ESS 688
ESS ES688 Plug and Play AudioDrive
ESS FM Synthesis AudioDrive
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
Ok, when I first started using this card, it was on Win 3.1, then 3.11. Now my dad uses it on his Win95 and I am using it on my Win98 and I have yet to have any problems. BTW, if you have the FCC ID, I would welcome it.
Emmanuel Jeyadev (DG Member) on 8-Jul-2000
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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VS.VSN | 138 bytes | 24 May 1999 |
WIN95/ESSFM.VXD | 13.4 KB | 18 Oct 1995 |
WIN95/MSMPU401.DRV | 9.2 KB | 18 Oct 1995 |
WIN95/ESSFM.DRV | 18.8 KB | 6 Oct 1995 |
WIN95/MSMPU401.VXD | 13.4 KB | 18 Oct 1995 |
WIN95/ES688.DRV | 51.1 KB | 18 Oct 1995 |
WIN95/ES688.VXD | 20.6 KB | 18 Oct 1995 |
WIN95/OEMSETUP.INF | 6.4 KB | 18 Oct 1995 |
README.DOC | 272 bytes | 23 Jan 1996 |
ARACK32/VOLAPI32.DL_ | 4.2 KB | 25 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/CDPLAYER.EX_ | 28.7 KB | 25 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/VS.VSN | 217 bytes | 24 May 1999 |
ARACK32/RECAPI32.DL_ | 3.5 KB | 25 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/ESSSET/CONFIG.INI | 77 bytes | 29 May 1995 |
ARACK32/ESSSETUP.EXE | 35.3 KB | 5 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/MIDIPLAY.EX_ | 21.1 KB | 8 Jan 1996 |
ARACK32/ESSCTL32.DL_ | 26.4 KB | 25 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/DAPLAYER.EX_ | 35.5 KB | 25 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/SETUP.EXE | 10.1 KB | 13 Feb 1995 |
ARACK32/CTL3D.DL_ | 11.9 KB | 16 May 1994 |
ARACK32/ESSSOFT.INI | 2.8 KB | 5 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/AUDDRIVE.INI | 40 bytes | 12 Jul 1994 |
ARACK32/MIXERRAK.EX_ | 20.2 KB | 25 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/AUDIOREC.HL_ | 11.7 KB | 13 Oct 1995 |
ARACK32/AUDDRV.WAV | 47.6 KB | 13 Feb 1995 |
ARACK32/AUDRACK.EX_ | 17.6 KB | 25 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/AUDIOREC.EX_ | 72.9 KB | 13 Oct 1995 |
ARACK32/AUDRACK.HL_ | 26.5 KB | 13 Oct 1995 |
ARACK32/RECCTRAK.EX_ | 20.5 KB | 25 Sep 1995 |
ARACK32/ESSTB.DL_ | 6.8 KB | 14 Jun 1994 |
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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.
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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
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
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