HP Analog Devices 1816 Codec (WDM) Driver Download
The Analog Devices 1816 Codec (WDM) is an audio device manufactured by HP. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "AD1816.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews, and has been downloaded 11,137 times. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 203.7 KB.
Supported Models
KAYAK (D4808N)
Analog Devices 1816 Codec (WDM)
Analog Devices 1816 Gameport
Analog Devices 1816 MPU401 (WDM)
Aztech Gameport
Aztech MPU401 (WDM)
Aztech SC16-3D Audio (WDM)
Aztech SW32-3D Audio (WDM)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
5.00.2184.1 (1999-11-18) via .inf
Additional Notes
This driver will work on your Kayak XA, that has onboard sound.
Uploaded By
colin (DG Member) on 24-Dec-2001
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AD/msmpu401.sys | 2.8 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
| AD/wdmaud.drv | 21.8 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
| AD/stream.sys | 40.6 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
| AD/wdma_adi.inf | 21.9 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
| AD/15_16wdm.sys | 23.0 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
| AD/ks.sys | 113.7 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
| AD/ksuser.dll | 4.9 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
| AD/portcls.sys | 148.9 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
| AD/gameenum.sys | 9.6 KB | 16 Dec 2001 |
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Select the Driver tab.
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