The Aspire C500 is an audio device manufactured by Acer. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 26 downloads and 10 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.6 MB.
Aspire C500
C-Media AC97 Audio Device
CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
Windows XP
AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86.zip (1.6 MB)
5.12.01.0011 (13-Feb-2009)
5.12.01.0011 (2001-12-19) via .inf
Audio Driver File
Manivannan (DG Staff Member) on 28-Jul-2009
To get the Aspire C500 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 Acer Aspire C500 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 Acer 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 Acer website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86/AUDIO3D.DLL | 712.7 KB | 23 Nov 2001 |
| AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86/CMICNFG.CPL | 426.0 KB | 7 Dec 2001 |
| AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86/CMUDA.CAT | 43.6 KB | 31 Dec 2001 |
| AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86/CMUDA.INF | 31.4 KB | 27 Dec 2001 |
| AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86/CMUDA.SYS | 370.7 KB | 7 Dec 2001 |
| AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86/CRLDS3D.DLL | 766.0 KB | 20 Oct 2000 |
| AUDIO_C-Media_5.12.01.0011_XPx86/UDAPROP.DLL | 28.7 KB | 24 Sep 2001 |