CMedia C-Media AC97 Audio Device Driver Download (Official)

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 version of "UDA039_WDM.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 82,848 downloads and 382 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 4.1 MB.

382 Ratings (see all reviews)
82,848 Downloads

Supported Models

C-Media AC9738

C-Media AC97 Audio Device

Manufacturers

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0039 (2003-10-24) via .inf
5.12.01.0039 (2003-11-04) via .inf

Additional Notes

I found this driver on CMI's official site. It said it was released in november 2003, and works on xp.

Uploaded By

Tim Skimming (DG Member) on 9-Jan-2004

Most Helpful Reviews

 
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
erick
Tested on Windows XP
22 Nov 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"the drivers is good."
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
damon gray
Tested on Windows XP
26 Oct 2007
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 2 out of 5
 
"average no complaints"
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Willyan
Tested on Windows XP
18 Jun 2008
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Driver mto bom.. funcionou certinho no window XP para placa mãe PC Chips M810DLU"
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Ignacio Mendiola Anda
Tested on Windows XP
24 Jan 2008
 

Installation: 3 out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"My motherboar is a Sis65x and the driver works well in XP"
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Miguel

1 Oct 2007
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"This driver wasn't the correct for my sound card with windows xp."
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
setup.ini 678 bytes 2 Apr 2003
W2KSetup.dat 1.3 MB 27 Aug 2003
CMVIA.INF 30.7 KB 4 Nov 2003
CMNVDA.INF 13.2 KB 4 Nov 2003
AUDIO3D.DLL 712.7 KB 23 Nov 2001
CMUDA.INF 12.2 KB 4 Nov 2003
CMIRMDRV.DLL 28.7 KB 18 Feb 2003
CMIRMDRV.EXE 233.5 KB 20 Aug 2003
UDAPROP.DLL 32.8 KB 24 Apr 2003
cmiainfo.sys 3.4 KB 27 Aug 2003
CMSIS.INF 32.9 KB 4 Nov 2003
MESetup.dat 1.3 MB 27 Aug 2003
SMWIZARD.EXE 1.5 MB 15 Oct 2003
Setup.exe 868.4 KB 27 Aug 2003
CMUDA.DLL 118.8 KB 3 Nov 2003
CMUDA.CAT 137.6 KB 12 Nov 2003
CM5455.INF 11.6 KB 4 Nov 2003
CM5451.INF 10.8 KB 4 Nov 2003
CMICNFG.CPL 2.3 MB 14 Oct 2003
CMCOMM.INF 13.5 KB 24 Oct 2003
CMUDA.SYS 755.4 KB 6 Nov 2003
CMICHX.INF 42.6 KB 4 Nov 2003
CMIDS3D.DLL 917.5 KB 29 Apr 2002

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.

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