ESS Solo-1 SoundBlaster Compatible (WDM) Driver Download
Supported Models
ESS Solo-1 PCI AudioDrive (WDM)
ESS Solo-1 SoundBlaster Compatible (WDM)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Versions
5.12.01.3047 (2000-08-01) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Jun-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| layout.bin | 441 bytes | 11 Jul 2000 |
| Setup.ini | 533 bytes | 11 Jul 2000 |
| Setup.exe | 127.5 KB | 11 Jul 2000 |
| ikernel.ex_ | 256.3 KB | 11 Jul 2000 |
| data1.cab | 1.6 MB | 11 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essolosu.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1SP.inf | 61.3 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1CS.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1DK.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essoloqu.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/essolopo.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1JP.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essologr.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1IT.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essolosv.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1SU.inf | 61.3 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essolodk.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/essoloit.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/essoloct.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1FR.inf | 61.3 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essolojp.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1CT.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1NO.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1GR.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1QU.inf | 61.3 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1PO.inf | 61.3 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essolofr.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essolono.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1SV.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essolo.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/Solo1NL.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| Localize/essolosp.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/essolocs.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Localize/essolonl.cat | 17.5 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| Solo1.inf | 61.2 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| data2.cab | 512 bytes | 11 Jul 2000 |
| files.txt | 1.2 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
| solo.sys | 73.3 KB | 31 Jul 2000 |
| essolo.cat | 17.9 KB | 14 Aug 2000 |
How to Update ESS Solo-1 SoundBlaster Compatible (WDM) Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the ESS Solo-1 SoundBlaster Compatible (WDM) driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the ESS Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
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
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
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.
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