CMedia C-Media AC97 Audio Device Driver Download

C-Media Drivers

The C-Media AC97 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 - "97382k.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 263 reviews, and has been downloaded 45,913 times. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.4 MB.

263 Ratings (see all reviews)
45,913 Downloads

Supported Models

CMI9738

C-Media AC97 Audio Device

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

Manufacturers

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

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

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0011 (2001-12-19) via .inf

Additional Notes

DRIVERS OF CHIPSET CMI9738 ON BOARD FOR WINDOWS 2000 PLATAFORM (w2k)

Uploaded By

RICHARD GONZALEZ (DG Member) on 14-Apr-2002

Most Helpful Reviews

 
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Roberto Castillo
Tested on Windows XP
25 May 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"AC 97, compatible for you!"
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
rodrigo
Tested on Windows 2000 Professional
23 Nov 2006
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 2 out of 5
Compatibility: 3 out of 5
 
"driver BOM para todos os windows"
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Hoang anh
Tested on Windows XP
19 Oct 2006
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"This driver is good"
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
David Ochs

20 Feb 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"they worked for me..."
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
snil
Tested on Windows XP
19 Jan 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"excelent choice, work great."
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
Sound/C-Media9738/setup.ini 678 bytes 8 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/W2KSetup.dat 946.2 KB 8 Feb 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/release.txt 4.3 KB 15 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/readme.txt 479 bytes 8 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/MESetup.dat 978.9 KB 10 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_2K/drv/AUDIO3D.DLL 712.7 KB 23 Nov 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_2K/drv/CMUDA.INF 31.4 KB 27 Dec 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_2K/drv/UDAPROP.DLL 28.7 KB 24 Sep 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_2K/drv/CRLDS3D.DLL 766.0 KB 20 Oct 2000
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_2K/drv/CMUDA.CAT 43.6 KB 7 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_2K/drv/CMICNFG.CPL 426.0 KB 7 Dec 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_2K/drv/CMUDA.SYS 370.7 KB 7 Dec 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Setup.exe 548.9 KB 10 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/CMIAINFO.sys 5.4 KB 10 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/AUTORUN.INF 47 bytes 14 Jun 2000

How to Update C-Media AC97 Audio Device Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the C-Media AC97 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 AC97 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

  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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