CMedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Driver Download

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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.


184 Ratings (see all reviews)
47,056 Downloads

Supported Models

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

Manufacturers

CMedia

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.

Uploaded By

F.R.I.E.N.D.S (DG Member) on 4-Apr-2002

Most Helpful Reviews

 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
TED BOONE
Tested on Windows XP
19 Feb 2009
(1 hour after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"This driver will allow the audio on the BOOK PC II to be used with WIN XP."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Miguel
Tested on Windows XP
5 Oct 2007
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"My computer doesn't acknowledge this driver"
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How to Update CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Device Drivers

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device 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 CMedia CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device 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 CMedia 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 CMedia website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:

  1. Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.

  2. From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".

  3. Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.

  4. Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.

  5. Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.

To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.

Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.

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.

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
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