The 1981 is an audio device manufactured by Analog Devices. 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 "SoundMax_1981_5.10.5870.rar" 1,215 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 5.2 MB.
1981
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Windows XP
5.10.5870 (16-Oct-2008)
the lastest i can seem to find is sp38529 from hp/compaq
where as the newer adi cards had a driver relased in jan 09 sp42095
but dont have the inf's for ad1981's
these drivers have been edited for
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Shonk (DG Member) on 17-Feb-2009
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