Intel CMI8738-SX Driver Download
The CMI8738-SX is an audio device manufactured by Intel. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740_W7-RC-01__SX.zip" is rated (4 out of 5 stars) based on 4,491 downloads and 18 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 6.6 MB.
Supported Models
CMI8738-SX
C-Media PCI Audio Device
HDA Digital X-Mystique 7.1
HDA X-MYSTIQUE 7.1 LP
HDA X-MYSTIQUE 7.1 LP VALUE
HDA X-RAIDER 7.1
HDA XPLOSION 7.1
HTO STRIKER 7.1
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7
File Name
Versions
8.17.40 (9-Feb-2010)
7.12.8.1740 (2009-12-01) via .inf
Additional Notes
With high-speed PCI V2.1 bus controller and built-in codec, CMI8738 is a highly-integrated world-only single audio chip designed for PC add-in sound cards and motherboard audio. CMI8738 series chips have been the most widely adopted cost-effective PCI audio chips in the world.
CMI-8738 supports the legacy audio - SBPRO, FM emulator, MIDI MPU-401 port. 8738-SX supports 4-channel 16-bit DACs to provide surround audio. 8738-LX or MX supports 6-channel DACs for 5.1 home theater environments and meet PC99 audio performance requirements. CMI8738-MX also provides S/PDIF digital audio interface I/O for 44.1KHz and 48KHz LPCM audio.
Sound Card Driver File
Uploaded By
Sathishkumar (DG Staff Member) on 12-Feb-2010
Ratings & Reviews
See all Intel CMI8738-SX ratings and reviews
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_011113F6
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_011113F6&REV_10
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_011113F6&REV_10\3&2411E6FE&0&30
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_011113F6&REV_10\3&267A616A&0&48
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_011113F6&REV_10\3&33FD14CA&0&70
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_0158145F
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_1144153B
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_1144153B&REV_10
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_1170153B
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_1170153B&REV_10
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_3731584D
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_3741584D
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/AUTORUN.INF | 47 bytes | 13 Jun 2000 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/CmSetx.dll | 62 bytes | 26 Nov 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/CmUtil.dll | 45.1 KB | 30 Oct 2006 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/CmiOemConfig.ini | 41 bytes | 19 Oct 2007 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/CmiSetupConfig.dll | 2.1 KB | 15 Oct 2008 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmElv.dll | 57.3 KB | 9 May 2008 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmElv.exe | 65.5 KB | 9 May 2008 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmElv64.dll | 51.2 KB | 9 May 2008 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmElv64.exe | 72.2 KB | 9 May 2008 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmEnhance.dll | 143.4 KB | 10 Apr 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmEnhance.exe | 208.9 KB | 14 Apr 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmeAuVist.exe | 557.1 KB | 8 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmeAuVist64.exe | 792.6 KB | 8 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmiInstallResAll.dll | 303.1 KB | 19 Aug 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/CmiInstallResAll64.dll | 359.4 KB | 19 Aug 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/DIFxAPI.dll | 320.0 KB | 6 Oct 2006 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Program/difxapi64.dll | 524.8 KB | 6 Oct 2006 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/Setup.exe | 32.8 KB | 20 Nov 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/INI/cmudax3.ini | 2.8 KB | 11 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/dll/CmiCnfg3.cpl | 8.2 MB | 30 Oct 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/dll/CmiCnfg364.cpl | 389.1 KB | 23 Jul 2008 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/dll/Cmpaoxy.dll | 200.7 KB | 14 Sep 2006 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/dll/VMixP6.dll | 143.4 KB | 2 Apr 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMUDAX3.CAT | 7.3 KB | 4 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI1.INF | 16.2 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI2.INF | 16.2 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI3.INF | 16.1 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI4.INF | 16.2 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI5.INF | 16.2 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI6.INF | 16.1 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI7.INF | 16.1 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI8.INF | 16.1 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCI9.INF | 16.1 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCIA.INF | 16.1 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/CMxPCIX.INF | 16.3 KB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/cmudax3.dll | 36.9 KB | 26 Feb 2007 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/cmudax3.sys | 1.9 MB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/cmudax64.cat | 13.9 KB | 4 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/SoftwareDriver/driver/cmudax64.sys | 1.2 MB | 1 Dec 2009 |
| PCI-8738-091211-7.12.8.1740(W7-RC-01)/WinUpdate/KB936225x64.msu | 1.1 MB | 5 Nov 2007 |
How to Update CMI8738-SX Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the CMI8738-SX 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 Intel CMI8738-SX 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 Intel 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 Intel 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.
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.