The 557 is an audio device manufactured by ECS Elitegroup. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "Cmedia.zip" has been downloaded 49 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 5 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 22.3 MB.
557
C-Media 9738 AC97 CODEC
C-Media AC97 Audio Device
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
5.12.01.0048 (12-Apr-2005)
5.12.01.0048 (2005-04-12) via .inf
Notebook Ultra Value
C-Media AC'97 Audio Driver File
Sathishkumar (DG Staff Member) on 10-Sep-2009
To get the 557 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 ECS 557 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 ECS 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 ECS website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading your new driver, installation is the next step. On Windows, utilize the built-in Device Manager utility to manage this process. This tool provides a comprehensive view of all system-recognized devices and their associated drivers. To complete the installation, a system restart is typically required 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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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data1.cab | 1.8 MB | 14 Oct 2004 |
data2.cab | 1.5 MB | 14 Oct 2004 |
Driver/Advance/MUSIC/Demo3_Bass.mp3 | 1.1 MB | 25 May 2001 |
Driver/Advance/MUSIC/Demo3_Front.mp3 | 1.1 MB | 25 May 2001 |
Driver/Advance/MUSIC/Demo3_Rear.mp3 | 1.1 MB | 25 May 2001 |
Driver/Advance/MUSIC/Demo3_Side.mp3 | 1.1 MB | 25 May 2001 |
Driver/Advance/MUSIC/Hel22.wav | 163.2 KB | 2 May 2001 |
Driver/WDM/AUDIO3D.DLL | 712.7 KB | 23 Nov 2001 |
Driver/WDM/CM5451.INF | 17.9 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CM5455.INF | 19.2 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMATI.INF | 14.6 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMCOMM.INF | 15.5 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMICHX.INF | 55.7 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMICNFG.CPL | 2.6 MB | 3 Sep 2004 |
Driver/WDM/CMIDS3D.DLL | 917.5 KB | 29 Apr 2002 |
Driver/WDM/CMIRMDRV.DLL | 28.7 KB | 18 Feb 2003 |
Driver/WDM/CMIRMDRV.EXE | 233.5 KB | 23 Apr 2004 |
Driver/WDM/CMNVDA.INF | 25.2 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMSIS.INF | 38.3 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMUDA.CAT | 204.0 KB | 2 May 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMUDA.DLL | 167.9 KB | 19 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMUDA.INF | 13.4 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMUDA.SYS | 805.4 KB | 18 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/CMVIA.INF | 40.1 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WDM/SmWizard.exe | 1.5 MB | 17 Feb 2004 |
Driver/WDM/UDAPROP.DLL | 32.8 KB | 24 Apr 2003 |
Driver/Win_95/CM9738.DRV | 96.8 KB | 3 Jan 2002 |
Driver/Win_95/CM9738V.VXD | 45.4 KB | 3 Jan 2002 |
Driver/Win_95/CMI9738.INF | 2.0 KB | 3 Jan 2002 |
Driver/WIN_98/AUDIO3D.DLL | 712.7 KB | 23 Nov 2001 |
Driver/WIN_98/CM5451.INF | 18.5 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CM5455.INF | 19.7 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMATI.INF | 14.7 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMCOMM.INF | 15.5 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMICHX.INF | 56.3 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMICNFG.CPL | 2.6 MB | 3 Sep 2004 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMIDS3D.DLL | 917.5 KB | 29 Apr 2002 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMIRMDRV.DLL | 28.7 KB | 18 Feb 2003 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMIRMDRV.EXE | 233.5 KB | 23 Apr 2004 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMNVDA.INF | 25.8 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMSIS.INF | 38.8 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMUDA.CAT | 204.0 KB | 2 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMUDA.DLL | 167.9 KB | 19 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMUDA.INF | 13.9 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMUDA.SYS | 805.4 KB | 18 Apr 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/CMVIA.INF | 40.6 KB | 3 May 2005 |
Driver/WIN_98/SmWizard.exe | 1.5 MB | 17 Feb 2004 |
Driver/WIN_98/UDAPROP.DLL | 32.8 KB | 24 Apr 2003 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ALI/Cmint40.ini | 657 bytes | 5 Nov 2002 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ALI/IAC97K4.sys | 66.1 KB | 14 Oct 2002 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ALI/IAC97U4.dll | 49.9 KB | 14 Oct 2002 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ALI/OEMSETUP.INF | 310 bytes | 26 Aug 2002 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICH/Cmint40.ini | 657 bytes | 5 Nov 2002 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICH/IAC97K4.sys | 77.7 KB | 3 Sep 2003 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICH/IAC97U4.dll | 49.9 KB | 3 Sep 2003 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICH/OEMSETUP.INF | 310 bytes | 26 Aug 2002 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICH/SMidi32.dll | 77.8 KB | 11 Jun 2002 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICH/Table.dat | 58.2 KB | 30 Jul 1997 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICH/Wave.dat | 1.7 MB | 30 Jul 1997 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICHSYSTEM/Cmint40.ini | 657 bytes | 5 Nov 2002 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICHSYSTEM/SMidi32.dll | 77.8 KB | 5 Nov 2003 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICHSYSTEM/Table.dat | 58.2 KB | 30 Jul 1997 |
Driver/Win_NT40/ICHSYSTEM/Wave.dat | 1.7 MB | 30 Jul 1997 |
engine32.cab | 459.5 KB | 11 Nov 2003 |
layout.bin | 455 bytes | 14 Oct 2004 |
Pack.ini | 1.6 KB | 19 Apr 2005 |
Play3D/CmiPlay3D.exe | 729.1 KB | 17 Sep 2003 |
Play3D/MUSIC/3D_drums.wav | 853.4 KB | 13 May 2002 |
Play3D/MUSIC/3D_Helicopter.wav | 163.2 KB | 2 May 2001 |
Play3D/MUSIC/3D_hi-hill.wav | 178.6 KB | 5 May 2000 |
Play3D/MUSIC/3D_Loopy.wav | 963.7 KB | 13 May 2002 |
Play3D/MUSIC/3D_Xear3D_Demo.wav | 3.7 MB | 29 Aug 2002 |
setup.exe | 116.9 KB | 10 Nov 2003 |
setup.ibt | 449.9 KB | 14 Oct 2004 |
setup.ini | 652 bytes | 14 Oct 2004 |