CMedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Driver Download

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The CMI8738/C3DX PCI 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 version of "9738xp.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 97,210 downloads and 309 reviews. 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.

309 Ratings (see all reviews)
97,210 Downloads

Supported Models

CMI9738

C-Media AC97 Audio Device

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

Manufacturers

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0011 (2001-12-19) via .inf

Additional Notes

DRIVERS OF CHIPSET CMI9738 ON BOARD FOR WINDOWS XP PLATAFORM.

Uploaded By

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

Most Helpful Reviews

 
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
D.F. Li
Tested on Windows XP
30 Jan 2009
(1 day after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"The driver was easy to handle in installing and I felt comfortable all the way (I mean user interface) for the setup somehow at the end of the installation I realized that was not the correct version I intended to pick. Now I have to search again for the correct version I needed.

Thanks a lot for the support.

DF Li"

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Gustavodok
Tested on Windows XP
23 Oct 2009
(4 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Esse driver funcionou corretamente em minha máquina!

Recomendo!!!

Good Driver!!!"

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Jim
Tested on Windows XP
2 Dec 2008
(12 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 1 out of 5
Stability: 1 out of 5
Compatibility: 1 out of 5
 
"even though motherboard manufacturer claimed chipset was correct installer refused to recognize"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
rafael
Tested on Windows XP
4 May 2009
(1 minute after download)
 

Installation: 2 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"I was looking everywhere for this driver, and this one match the requisites.

Thanks"

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
timmysims
Tested on Windows XP
5 Feb 2009
(2 months after download)
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"good..worked for me"
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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/Setup.exe 548.9 KB 10 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/CMIAINFO.sys 5.4 KB 10 Jan 2002
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_XP/drv/AUDIO3D.DLL 712.7 KB 23 Nov 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_XP/drv/CMUDA.INF 31.4 KB 27 Dec 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_XP/drv/UDAPROP.DLL 28.7 KB 24 Sep 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_XP/drv/CRLDS3D.DLL 766.0 KB 20 Oct 2000
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_XP/drv/CMUDA.CAT 43.6 KB 31 Dec 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_XP/drv/CMICNFG.CPL 426.0 KB 7 Dec 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/Win_XP/drv/CMUDA.SYS 370.7 KB 7 Dec 2001
Sound/C-Media9738/AUTORUN.INF 47 bytes 14 Jun 2000

How to Update CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the CMI8738/C3DX PCI 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 CMI8738/C3DX PCI 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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