ESS ES1879 Control Interface Driver Download
The ES1879 Control Interface 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 version of "ESSAudioDrive.zip" has been downloaded 2,637 times with a user rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 29 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 659.5 KB.
Supported Models
1689
ES1869 Control Interface
ES1869 Plug and Play AudioDrive
ES1879 Control Interface
ES1879 Plug and Play AudioDrive
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
ESSAudioDrive.zip (659.5 KB)
Additional Notes
This is the driver for ESS AudioDrive 1689 Sound Card & the on-board chips found in 90% of ALL Compaq systems. Enjoy.
Uploaded By
Steve Kudelko (DG Member) on 28-Jun-2000
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How to Update ES1879 Control Interface Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the ES1879 Control Interface 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 ESS ES1879 Control Interface 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 ESS 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 ESS website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| layout.bin | 353 bytes | 20 Oct 1998 |
| _sys1.cab | 205.2 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| oemsetup.inf | 54.2 KB | 6 Nov 1998 |
| _ISDEL.EXE | 8.2 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| setup.lid | 47 bytes | 20 Oct 1998 |
| SETUP.EXE | 59.9 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| oemsetup.cat | 6.3 KB | 12 Oct 1998 |
| DATA.TAG | 120 bytes | 20 Oct 1998 |
| ESSMPU.DRV | 10.4 KB | 3 Aug 1998 |
| os.dat | 417 bytes | 20 Oct 1998 |
| install.bat | 28 bytes | 6 Nov 1998 |
| setup.ins | 58.9 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| data1.cab | 2.3 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| SETUP.INI | 87 bytes | 20 Oct 1998 |
| ESSDC.EXE | 48.2 KB | 14 Jan 1997 |
| INSTALL.PIF | 967 bytes | 12 Mar 2000 |
| _SETUP.DLL | 11.3 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| ES1869.VXD | 36.0 KB | 18 Sep 1998 |
| _user1.cab | 44.4 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| lang.dat | 4.6 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| ESFM.DRV | 21.0 KB | 3 Aug 1998 |
| _INST32I.EX_ | 317.1 KB | 20 Oct 1998 |
| ES1869.DRV | 77.4 KB | 3 Aug 1998 |