CMedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Driver Download

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The CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device is an audio device manufactured by C-Media. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "WINXP.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 327 downloads and 6 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.7 MB.

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327 Downloads

Supported Models

8738

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

Manufacturers

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP, Windows 2000

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0643 (2002-11-27) via .inf

Uploaded By

Ayaz Hassan Riaz (DG Member) on 24-Apr-2009

Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
WINXP/AUDIO3D.DLL 712.7 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/CMAUDIO.CAT 49.1 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/CMAUDIO.INF 63.9 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/CMNPROP.DLL 32.8 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/CMUNINST.DAT 135.2 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/CMUNINST.EXE 139.3 KB 13 Jun 2005
WINXP/CRLDS3D.DLL 766.0 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/MIXER.EXE 1.8 MB 13 Jun 2005
WINXP/Readme.txt 1.9 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/Setup.exe 1.3 MB 13 Jun 2005
WINXP/cmaudio.dat 22.2 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/cmaudio.sys 377.4 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/cmijack.dat 39.1 KB 7 Apr 2003
WINXP/setup.ini 514 bytes 7 Apr 2003

How to Update CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device 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 CMedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device 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 CMedia 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 CMedia website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

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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