CMedia C-Media High Definition Audio Device Driver Download
The C-Media High Definition 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 update - "cmedia_cmi9880_512010009_xp.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews, and has been downloaded 2,264 times. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.6 MB.
Supported Models
CMI9880
C-Media High Definition Audio Device
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.12.01.0008 (5-May-2005)
Additional Notes
Windows 2000 and Windows XP for the Realtek CMI9880 sound card/chipset
Date: 05/05/2005,
Version: 5.12.01.0008
Uploaded By
Jerry K (DG Member) on 2-Mar-2010
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| cmedia-hda/!info!.txt | 116 bytes | 9 Aug 2004 |
| cmedia-hda/AUDIO3D.DLL | 712.7 KB | 23 Nov 2001 |
| cmedia-hda/CMAZAL.INF | 13.2 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| cmedia-hda/CMHDA.INF | 15.2 KB | 9 May 2005 |
| cmedia-hda/CMIDS3D.DLL | 917.5 KB | 29 Apr 2002 |
| cmedia-hda/CMIRMDRV.DLL | 28.7 KB | 18 Feb 2003 |
| cmedia-hda/CMIRMDRV.EXE | 237.6 KB | 16 Aug 2004 |
| cmedia-hda/CMUDAX.CAT | 25.4 KB | 16 May 2005 |
| cmedia-hda/CmiCnfg.cpl | 5.1 MB | 4 May 2005 |
| cmedia-hda/CmiFltr.dll | 315.4 KB | 14 Apr 2004 |
| cmedia-hda/ImpTable.bin | 1.2 KB | 27 Jul 2004 |
| cmedia-hda/UDAPROP.DLL | 16.4 KB | 18 Feb 2004 |
| cmedia-hda/cmudax.dll | 81.9 KB | 6 May 2005 |
| cmedia-hda/cmudax.sys | 1.3 MB | 12 May 2005 |
How to Update C-Media High Definition Audio Device Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the C-Media High Definition 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 C-Media High Definition 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
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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For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.