ESS ES1980 Maestro-3 Driver Download (Official)

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The ES1980 Maestro-3 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 "ES1980_XP1166_Sign_567893.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 2,575 downloads and 18 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.2 MB.

18 Ratings (see all reviews)
2,575 Downloads

Supported Models

ES1980 Maestro-3

ESS Maestro3 PCI Audio (WDM)

ESS Maestro3 Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM)

Manufacturers

ESS

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.1166 (2002-01-17) via .inf

Additional Notes

ES1980 Maestro-3

ESS PCI Audio Chip

Windows XP (WDM)

Uploaded By

Vinod (DG Staff Member) on 22-May-2004

Ratings & Reviews

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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
allem3.cat 16.6 KB 31 Jan 2002
layout.bin 435 bytes 29 Jan 2002
M3.inf 170.7 KB 17 Jan 2002
Setup.ini 614 bytes 29 Jan 2002
unncpy.exe 188.5 KB 29 Jan 2002
Setup.exe 54.8 KB 29 Jan 2002
ikernel.ex_ 340.9 KB 29 Jan 2002
data1.cab 1.7 MB 29 Jan 2002
data2.cab 512 bytes 29 Jan 2002
ES198X.sys 189.6 KB 15 Jan 2002

How to Update ES1980 Maestro-3 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the ES1980 Maestro-3 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 ES1980 Maestro-3 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

  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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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