CMedia CMI8738 Driver Download
The CMI8738 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 version of "cmedia_audio_cmi8738_81734_xp.zip" is rated (3 out of 5 stars) based on 2,836 downloads and 8 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 9.9 MB.
Supported Models
CMI8738
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 11, Windows 10, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit)
File Name
Versions
5.12.8.1734 (18-Mar-2009)
Uploaded By
Sam (DG Member) on 13-Mar-2017
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Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0100&SUBSYS_000013F6&REV_10
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\2&EBB567F&0&58
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_011113F6&REV_10\3&13C0B0C5&0&38
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_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-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/AUTORUN.INF | 47 bytes | 13 Jun 2000 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/CmiOemConfig.ini | 39 bytes | 29 Aug 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/data1.cab | 3.0 MB | 22 Aug 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 22 Aug 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/Advance/DLL/CmiCnfg3.cpl | 7.7 MB | 29 Oct 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/Advance/DLL/CmiCnfg364.cpl | 389.1 KB | 23 Jul 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/Advance/DLL/Cmpaoxy.dll | 200.7 KB | 13 Sep 2006 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/Advance/DLL/CmRmDrv3.EXE | 270.3 KB | 10 Sep 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/Advance/DLL/CmRmDrv3_64.EXE | 572.9 KB | 11 Sep 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/INI/cmudax3.ini | 2.4 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMUDAX3.CAT | 14.6 KB | 31 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/cmudax3.dll | 36.9 KB | 26 Feb 2007 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/cmudax3.sys | 1.5 MB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMUDAX64.CAT | 14.6 KB | 31 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/cmudax64.sys | 998.9 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI1.INF | 11.0 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI2.INF | 11.0 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI3.INF | 10.9 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI4.INF | 11.0 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI5.INF | 11.0 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI6.INF | 11.0 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI7.INF | 10.9 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI8.INF | 10.9 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCI9.INF | 10.9 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCIA.INF | 10.9 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Driver/PCI/CMxPCIX.INF | 11.2 KB | 18 Mar 2009 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/engine32.cab | 459.5 KB | 11 Nov 2003 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 22 Aug 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Program/CMIAINFO.SYS | 4.4 KB | 10 Jun 2005 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Program/CmiInstallAudio.exe | 954.4 KB | 13 Oct 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Program/CmiInstallAudio64.exe | 1.3 MB | 13 Oct 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Program/CmiSetupConfig.dll | 1.5 KB | 2 Oct 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/setup.exe | 116.9 KB | 10 Nov 2003 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/setup.ibt | 449.9 KB | 22 Aug 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/setup.ini | 701 bytes | 22 Aug 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/setup_.dll | 16 bytes | 23 Apr 2007 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Uninstall/CmiPCIUninstall.exe | 278.5 KB | 11 Sep 2008 |
| PCI-8738-090401-8.17.34(XP3264-LO-01)/Uninstall/CmiPCIUninstall64.exe | 536.1 KB | 24 Jul 2008 |
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