CMedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Driver Download
The CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device is an audio device manufactured by C-Media. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "cmi8738-xp.exe" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 47,056 downloads and 184 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.0 MB.
Supported Models
CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
cmi8738-xp.exe (2.0 MB)
Versions
5.12.01.0629a (2001-09-26) via .inf
Additional Notes
This driver is ONLY for Windows XP. It may not be used for other operating system.
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F.R.I.E.N.D.S (DG Member) on 4-Apr-2002
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How to Update CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Device Drivers
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Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/AUDIO3D.DLL | 794.6 KB | 11 Jan 2001 |
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/CRLDS3D.DLL | 766.0 KB | 20 Oct 2000 |
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/CMNPROP.DLL | 28.7 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/CMUNINST.EXE | 135.2 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/MIXER.EXE | 1.1 MB | 12 Sep 2001 |
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/CMAUDIO.INF | 42.4 KB | 11 Oct 2001 |
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/CMAUDIO.CAT | 28.2 KB | 24 Sep 2001 |
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/CMAUDIO.SYS | 280.7 KB | 28 Sep 2001 |
| Drivers/CMI8738/WinXP/CMUNINST.DAT | 135.2 KB | 17 Aug 2001 |