Diamond Multimedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Driver Download

Diamond Multimedia Drivers

The CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device is a device manufactured by Diamond Multimedia. You can unlock features and improve performance by updating its driver. This driver - "DiamondDT688-W2kME.zip" - has been downloaded 403 times and is rated 3 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.3 MB.

11 Ratings
403 Downloads

Supported Models

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

Manufacturers

Diamond Multimedia

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

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

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0630 (2001-11-01) via .inf

Uploaded By

A Friend (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003

Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
setup.ini 428 bytes 11 Aug 2001
W2KSetup.dat 184.3 KB 9 Oct 2001
cmaudio.sys 280.8 KB 30 Oct 2001
Mixer.exe 1.2 MB 22 Oct 2001
CMNprop.dll 28.7 KB 16 Oct 2001
CRLDS3D.DLL 766.0 KB 20 Oct 2000
CMUninst.exe 122.9 KB 22 Oct 2001
MESetup.dat 233.5 KB 9 Oct 2001
Setup.exe 200.7 KB 9 Oct 2001
VERSION.TXT 14.1 KB 26 Sep 2001
CMprop.dll 28.7 KB 17 Jan 2001
CMAUDIO.INF 60.7 KB 1 Nov 2001
cmaudio.cat 39.4 KB 2 Nov 2001
audio3d.dll 794.6 KB 11 Jan 2001
CMUninst.dat 122.9 KB 22 Oct 2001

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 Diamond Multimedia 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 Diamond Multimedia 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 Diamond Multimedia 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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