The ESS Allegro PCI Audio (WDM) is an audio device manufactured by Compaq. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "ES1988_XP1167_Sign_571437.zip" has been downloaded 25,590 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 150 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.7 MB.
ESS Allegro on-board audio
ESS Allegro PCI Audio (WDM)
ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM)
Windows XP
5.12.01.1167 (2002-02-08) via .inf
This driver is for the built-in sound found on compaq presario 7500 series motherboard.
ESS Allegro on-board audio ES1989S chipset.
The driver is from www.esstech.com
Frederick King (DG Member) on 30-Jan-2004
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