ECS C-Media 8738 Audio Driver Driver Download (Official)
The C-Media 8738 Audio Driver is an audio device manufactured by ECS Elitegroup. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "8738xp0626.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 94 reviews, and has been downloaded 8,327 times. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.2 MB.
Supported Models
C-Media 8738 Audio Driver
P6STP-FL
CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
P5SS-ML
P5SS-Me
P6ISA
P6ISM
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
5.12.01.0629 (2001-09-14) via .inf
Additional Notes
CMI8738 PCI 3D Audio Driver
V4.03 for Linux V2.2.x, 2.3.x and 2.4.x
V4.06.1095d for Windows 95/98
V2.29 for Windows NT4.0
V0623 for Windows 2000/Me
V0626 for Windows XP
Uploaded By
Kodeeswaran (DG Staff Member) on 27-Apr-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/W2KSetup.dat | 184.3 KB | 27 Sep 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/Mixer.exe | 1.1 MB | 12 Sep 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/AUDIO3D.DLL | 794.6 KB | 11 Jan 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/CMNprop.dll | 28.7 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/CRLDS3D.DLL | 766.0 KB | 20 Oct 2000 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/CMUninst.exe | 135.2 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/MESetup.dat | 233.5 KB | 7 Sep 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/Setup.exe | 200.7 KB | 29 Aug 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/VERSION.TXT | 13.2 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/SETUP.INI | 428 bytes | 11 Aug 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/CMAUDIO.INF | 37.4 KB | 14 Sep 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/CMAUDIO.CAT | 28.2 KB | 24 Sep 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/CMAUDIO.SYS | 280.7 KB | 14 Sep 2001 |
| C-MEDIA 8738/WinXP/CMUNINST.DAT | 135.2 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
How to Update C-Media 8738 Audio Driver Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the C-Media 8738 Audio Driver 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 ECS C-Media 8738 Audio Driver into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the ECS 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
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.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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