ESS ES1688F Driver Download
The ES1688F is an audio device manufactured by ESS. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "ES1688_Driver__Zipped_.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews, and has been downloaded 1,875 times. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 621.4 KB.
Supported Models
ES1688
ES1688F
ESS AudioDrive ES1688F
ESS ES1488 AudioDrive
ESS ES1688 AudioDrive
ESS ES1688 AudioDrive DMA Emulation
ESS ES1688 Plug and Play AudioDrive
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, DOS
File Name
Additional Notes
Manufacturer: ESS
Product Family: AudioDrive
Model #s: ES1688 or ES1688F
Connection: ISA
Is this the right driver for you? To make sure, check to see if the card has one or more of teh following characteristics:
-The board is green.
-There are 4 audio ports and 1 game port on the front.
-The main microchip says "ESS AudioDrive" and the model # on it.
Proven Compatibilities:
-Works with my Windows 3.11 and Windows 95 computers for sure.
Special Features:
-Joystick port
-4 audio ports (in & out)
-ATAPI IDE connection available
-CD drive connection available
If you have any firther questions, contact me (James) at pageof@cox.net
Other information:
-The driver must be 'unzipped' before using.
-Th
Uploaded By
JMH (DG Member) on 31-Dec-2007
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CONTROL.SCR | 3.5 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| EINSTALL.EXE | 40.0 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ES1688/CARDINFO.DLL | 1.7 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ES1688/ESSVSD88.DLL | 1.0 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ES1688/SP32.SYS | 54.0 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ES1688IN.SCR | 3.5 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESCONFIG.EXE | 18.0 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESDETECT.EXE | 23.0 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESS1688.SCR | 2.7 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/AUDDRIVE.HL_ | 6.5 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/AUDMPU.DR_ | 7.3 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/AUDMPU.HL_ | 5.8 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/CONFIG.INI | 1.9 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/ES1688WN.38_ | 10.9 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/ES1688WN.DR_ | 43.4 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/ESSCFG.EX_ | 17.7 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/ESSCFG.IN_ | 218 bytes | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/ESSSET.HI_ | 24.0 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/ESSVOL.EX_ | 8.6 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/MIDIMAP.CF_ | 7.8 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSET/MIDIMAP3.CF_ | 7.8 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSETUP.EXE | 39.2 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ESSSOFT.INI | 224 bytes | 3 May 2007 |
| ESUNINST.EXE | 28.3 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| INSTALL/CLOCK01.SYS | 4.0 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| INSTALL/CLOCK02.SYS | 4.1 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| INSTALL/ES938.EXE | 14.5 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| INSTALL/TIMER0.SYS | 3.0 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| INSTALL/VAUDDRV.SYS | 6.2 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1488.DRV | 47.7 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1488.VXD | 22.2 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1688.DRV | 59.4 KB | 7 May 1996 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1688.VXD | 41.6 KB | 7 May 1996 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1788.DRV | 55.9 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1788.VXD | 33.4 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1868.DRV | 56.0 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1868.VXD | 29.9 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1888.DRV | 56.4 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES1888.VXD | 31.4 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES488.DRV | 39.8 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES488.VXD | 21.6 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES688.DRV | 51.3 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ES688.VXD | 28.8 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ESFM.DRV | 21.0 KB | 7 May 1996 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ESSCFG.EXE | 27.8 KB | 19 Jul 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ESSFM.DRV | 18.8 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ESSMPORT.DRV | 10.8 KB | 1 Dec 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ESSMPU.DRV | 10.4 KB | 7 May 1996 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/ESSVOL.EXE | 12.4 KB | 3 Feb 1995 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/OEMSETUP.INF | 38.1 KB | 6 May 1996 |
| ISA Sound Card (Windows 95)/README.TXT | 3.2 KB | 15 Dec 1995 |
| MSMIXMGR.DL_ | 8.5 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| OEM/CARDINFO.OBJ | 555 bytes | 3 May 2007 |
| OEM/CARDINFO.RC | 8.7 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| OEM/OEMINST.CMD | 137 bytes | 3 May 2007 |
| OEM/OEMINST.TXT | 2.8 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| RELEASE.TXT | 9.2 KB | 3 May 2007 |
| SETUP.EXE | 10.1 KB | 3 May 2007 |
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