The ES688 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 - "206A.zip" - has an average rating of 1 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews, and has been downloaded 271 times. The total disk space used for this update is 277.9 KB.
ES688
ES688 Operating System OS/2
Vinod (DG Staff Member) on 21-May-2004
To get the ES688 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 ES688 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.
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your 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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ES688P/CARDINFO.DLL | 2.0 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| ES688P/ES688PP.SYS | 44.6 KB | 19 Dec 1996 |
| ES688P/ESSVSD88.DLL | 1.0 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| ES688IN.SCR | 3.5 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| ESCONFIG.EXE | 18.0 KB | 12 Dec 1996 |
| ESSSET/ESSSET.HI_ | 20.8 KB | 13 Dec 1996 |
| ESSSET/AUDMPIO.DR_ | 5.2 KB | 16 Dec 1996 |
| ESSSET/AUDDRIVE.HL_ | 6.5 KB | 10 Jan 1995 |
| ESSSET/CONFIG.INI | 2.0 KB | 13 Dec 1996 |
| ESSSET/ES688WIN.38_ | 7.6 KB | 16 Dec 1996 |
| ESSSET/ES688WIN.DR_ | 39.1 KB | 16 Dec 1996 |
| ESSSET/ESSCFG.IN_ | 218 bytes | 1 Aug 1996 |
| ESSSET/MIDIMAP.CF_ | 7.8 KB | 14 Jan 1995 |
| ESSSET/MIDIMAP3.CF_ | 7.8 KB | 14 Jan 1995 |
| ESSSET/ESSVOL.EX_ | 8.6 KB | 3 Feb 1995 |
| ESSSET/ESSCFG.EX_ | 17.7 KB | 25 Nov 1996 |
| EINSTALL.EXE | 37.5 KB | 12 Dec 1996 |
| ESSSETUP.EXE | 39.2 KB | 13 Dec 1996 |
| SETUP.EXE | 10.1 KB | 13 Feb 1995 |
| ESUNINST.EXE | 28.3 KB | 9 Dec 1996 |
| ESSSOFT.INI | 224 bytes | 25 Aug 1995 |
| ES688/ES688DD.SYS | 37.8 KB | 19 Dec 1996 |
| ES688/CARDINFO.DLL | 1.9 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| ES688/ESSVSD88.DLL | 1.0 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| MSMIXMGR.DL_ | 8.5 KB | 14 Jun 1994 |
| INSTALL/CLOCK01.SYS | 4.0 KB | 20 Feb 1995 |
| INSTALL/VAUDDRV.SYS | 6.2 KB | 4 Mar 1996 |
| INSTALL/CLOCK02.SYS | 4.1 KB | 20 Feb 1995 |
| INSTALL/TIMER0.SYS | 3.0 KB | 27 Sep 1995 |
| CONTROL.SCR | 3.5 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| ES688PI.SCR | 3.5 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| ESS688.SCR | 2.7 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| RELEASE.TXT | 7.3 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| ESS688P.SCR | 2.7 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| ESDETECT.EXE | 22.9 KB | 16 Dec 1996 |