ESS ES1688 Driver Download (Official)
The ES1688 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 "208A.zip" has been downloaded 341 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews. The total disk space used for this update is 283.2 KB.
Supported Models
ES1688
Manufacturers
File Name
Additional Notes
ES1688 ESS ISA Audio Chip
Operating System OS/2
Uploaded By
Vinod (DG Staff Member) on 21-May-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ESCONFIG.EXE | 18.0 KB | 12 Dec 1996 |
| ESS1688.SCR | 2.7 KB | 11 Feb 1997 |
| ESSSET/ESSSET.HI_ | 24.0 KB | 24 Jan 1997 |
| ESSSET/AUDDRIVE.HL_ | 6.5 KB | 10 Jan 1995 |
| ESSSET/CONFIG.INI | 1.9 KB | 10 Feb 1997 |
| ESSSET/ES1688WN.DR_ | 43.4 KB | 12 Feb 1997 |
| ESSSET/ESSCFG.IN_ | 218 bytes | 1 Aug 1996 |
| ESSSET/MIDIMAP.CF_ | 7.8 KB | 14 Jan 1995 |
| ESSSET/ES1688WN.38_ | 10.9 KB | 10 Feb 1997 |
| ESSSET/MIDIMAP3.CF_ | 7.8 KB | 15 Nov 1996 |
| ESSSET/ESSVOL.EX_ | 8.6 KB | 3 Feb 1995 |
| ESSSET/ESSCFG.EX_ | 17.7 KB | 25 Nov 1996 |
| ESSSET/AUDMPU.DR_ | 7.3 KB | 12 Feb 1997 |
| ESSSET/AUDMPU.HL_ | 5.8 KB | 15 Feb 1995 |
| ES1688/CARDINFO.DLL | 1.7 KB | 11 Feb 1997 |
| ES1688/SP32.SYS | 54.0 KB | 12 Feb 1997 |
| ES1688/ESSVSD88.DLL | 1.0 KB | 17 Dec 1996 |
| EINSTALL.EXE | 40.0 KB | 11 Feb 1997 |
| ESSSETUP.EXE | 39.2 KB | 13 Dec 1996 |
| SETUP.EXE | 10.1 KB | 13 Feb 1995 |
| ESUNINST.EXE | 28.3 KB | 11 Feb 1997 |
| ES1688IN.SCR | 3.5 KB | 11 Feb 1997 |
| ESSSOFT.INI | 224 bytes | 25 Aug 1995 |
| OEM/CARDINFO.OBJ | 555 bytes | 11 Feb 1997 |
| OEM/CARDINFO.RC | 8.7 KB | 11 Feb 1997 |
| OEM/OEMINST.TXT | 2.8 KB | 23 Jan 1996 |
| OEM/OEMINST.CMD | 137 bytes | 8 Jan 1997 |
| MSMIXMGR.DL_ | 8.5 KB | 14 Jun 1994 |
| INSTALL/ES938.EXE | 14.5 KB | 24 Jul 1996 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 1997 |
| RELEASE.TXT | 9.2 KB | 12 Feb 1997 |
| ESDETECT.EXE | 23.0 KB | 7 Jan 1997 |
How to Update ES1688 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the ES1688 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 ES1688 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.
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
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.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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