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 2,591 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.

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2,591 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

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How to Update ES1980 Maestro-3 Device Drivers

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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the ESS website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

After you get your new driver, you need to put it on your computer. On Windows, there's a tool called Device Manager that helps with this. It shows you all the parts of your computer and the drivers they use. To finish setting up the new driver, you'll probably need to turn your computer off and on again.

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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
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