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 2,596 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.
ES1980 Maestro-3
ESS Maestro3 PCI Audio (WDM)
ESS Maestro3 Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM)
Windows XP
ES1980_XP1166_Sign_567893.zip (2.2 MB)
5.12.01.1166 (2002-01-17) via .inf
ES1980 Maestro-3
ESS PCI Audio Chip
Windows XP (WDM)
Vinod (DG Staff Member) on 22-May-2004
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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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 |