PC Tel CMI8738/PCI-SX Driver Download

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The CMI8738/PCI-SX is an audio device manufactured by PC Tel. 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 "CMI8738SX2K.zip" 108,093 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 528 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.5 MB.

528 Ratings (see all reviews)
108,093 Downloads

Supported Models

CMI8738/PCI-SX

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

CMI8738/C3DX PCI MPU-401

CMI8738/C3DX PCI game port

Manufacturers

PC Tel

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0614 (2001-02-02) via .inf

Additional Notes

CMI8738/PCI-SX WIN 2K NT

Uploaded By

Wayne (DG Member) on 24-Oct-2001

Most Helpful Reviews

 
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
ana_jan
Tested on Windows XP
8 Dec 2008
(4 hours after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"this is not install file, but it is excellent for update!!!"
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
steve richardson
Tested on Windows XP
1 Feb 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"no problems all good here"
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
telor
Tested on Windows XP
3 Feb 2009
(3 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 3 out of 5
 
"greats. it's work"
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Daniele
Tested on Windows 2000 Professional
14 Oct 2008
(16 minutes after download)
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"Perfect on Win2K sp4"
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Luciano
Tested on Windows XP
23 Jan 2007
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Este site é muito bom!!!"
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
CRLDS3D.DLL 766.0 KB 20 Oct 2000
VERSION.TXT 2.0 KB 1 Feb 2001
CMprop.dll 28.7 KB 16 Jan 2001
CMAUDIO.INF 17.2 KB 1 Feb 2001
cmaudio.cat 21.3 KB 28 Dec 2000
CMAUDIO.SYS 264.6 KB 2 Feb 2001
audio3d.dll 794.6 KB 11 Jan 2001

How to Update CMI8738/PCI-SX Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the CMI8738/PCI-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 PC Tel CMI8738/PCI-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 PC Tel 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 PC Tel 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

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. 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.

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