ECS C-Media 8738 Audio Driver Driver Download (Official)
The C-Media 8738 Audio Driver is an audio device manufactured by ECS Elitegroup. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "8738doslin.zip" has been downloaded 101 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 9 reviews. The total disk space used for this update is 274.1 KB.
Supported Models
C-Media 8738 Audio Driver
K7ASA
P6IC-A+
P6IC-Me
P6IWT-A+
P6IWT-Me
P6ZXT-Me
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Linux
File Name
Additional Notes
CMI8738 PCI 3D Audio Driver
V4.03 for Linux V2.2.x, 2.3.x and 2.4.x
V4.06.1095c for Windows 95/98
V2.29 for Windows NT4.0
V0622 for Windows 2000/Me
Uploaded By
Kodeeswaran (DG Staff Member) on 27-Apr-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8738lin/release.txt | 1.1 KB | 20 Sep 2000 |
| 8738lin/cmpci-4.03.tar.gz | 212.9 KB | 20 Sep 2000 |
| 8738lin/README | 3.3 KB | 5 Jun 2000 |
| 8738dos/release.txt | 27.6 KB | 28 May 2001 |
| 8738dos/readme.txt | 1.1 KB | 24 May 2001 |
| 8738dos/Dosdrv/INSTALL.EXE | 88.3 KB | 1 Jul 1999 |
| 8738dos/Dosdrv/readme.txt | 847 bytes | 30 Jun 1999 |
| 8738dos/Dosdrv/DOSAPP/SETAUDIO.CO_ | 2.5 KB | 13 Oct 2000 |
| 8738dos/Dosdrv/DOSAPP/C3DMIX.CO_ | 10.7 KB | 22 Sep 1999 |
| 8738dos/Dosdrv/DOSAPP/FIXEPIC.EX_ | 13.7 KB | 15 Apr 1999 |
How to Update C-Media 8738 Audio Driver Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
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Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
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