Analog Devices SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Driver Download

Analog Devices Drivers

The SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio 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. This version of "AD1981b_driverBetaXP_pro.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 9,507 downloads and 91 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.1 MB.

91 Ratings (see all reviews)
9,507 Downloads

Supported Models

SONY VAIO PCV-RS40MV

SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio

Manufacturers

Analog Devices

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

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Additional Notes

It took me many hours to make work the sound of the Sony Vaio PCV-RS40MV. READ THE NOTE INCLUDED.

Uploaded By

Enrique Gonzalez J. (DG Member) on 1-Nov-2005

Most Helpful Reviews

 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
J3DI
Tested on Windows XP
11 Dec 2007
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"This driver worked a treat on an Emachines 4260 with an AD1981B sound chip"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Jorge Medellin
Tested on Windows XP
10 Dec 2007
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Exelente en Dell Optiplex G270 Driver de Audio AD1981B"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Javito
Tested on Windows XP
14 Nov 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"I use it in my IBM Pentium IV 2.4. The only problem is that the icon in the task bar doesn´t run well (not mute)."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Javito
Tested on Windows XP
14 Nov 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"I use it in a IBM pentium IV 2400 and works fine. The only problem is that the sound control (in task bar) doesn`t work fine."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Erick
Tested on Windows XP
7 Aug 2007
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Excelente, gracias es lo menos k puedo decir XD"
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VAIO USER
Tested on Windows XP
17 Jan 2013
(27 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Works on VAIO PCV-RS40MV with Windows XP

Thanks a lot!"

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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
AEAUDIO.sys 98.9 KB 10 Jan 2003
INFO.txt 566 bytes 1 Nov 2005
a3d.dll 720.9 KB 19 Sep 2001
migrate.dll 381.2 KB 3 Oct 2001
smsens.sys 3.7 KB 28 Oct 2002
smwdm.inf 25.0 KB 1 Nov 2005
smwdm.sys 541.4 KB 28 Jan 2003
smx.cat 9.9 KB 2 Apr 2003

How to Update SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio 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 Analog Devices SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio 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 Analog Devices 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 Analog Devices 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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