Analog Devices SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Driver Download
The SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio is an audio device manufactured by Analog Devices. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "Analog_Device_AD1985.zip" has been downloaded 19,446 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 92 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.1 MB.
Supported Models
AD1985
SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.12.01.3630 (30-Jun-2003)
%DriverBuildID% (2003-06-02) via .inf
Additional Notes
Driver for Analog Devices (ADI) AD1985 (also known as SoundMax) loaded from ASUS website
Uploaded By
ultra-k (DG Member) on 19-Nov-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| INSTALL.EXE | 36.4 KB | 4 Oct 2001 |
| A3D.DLL | 720.9 KB | 19 Sep 2001 |
| WDMSTUB.SYS | 10.9 KB | 17 Jan 2003 |
| AEAudio.sys | 100.2 KB | 13 Mar 2003 |
| SMX.CAT | 10.5 KB | 11 Jun 2003 |
| Remove.exe | 35.3 KB | 4 Oct 2001 |
| smwdm4C5.inf | 30.4 KB | 10 Jun 2003 |
| MIGRATE.DLL | 381.2 KB | 3 Oct 2001 |
| SMWDM.SYS | 578.3 KB | 2 Jun 2003 |
| SMSENS.SYS | 3.7 KB | 13 Mar 2003 |
How to Update SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio 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 Analog Devices SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio 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 Analog Devices 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 Analog Devices 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
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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