ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM) Driver Download
The Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM) is an audio device manufactured by ESS. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. Visitors have downloaded this file "ES1989_Win2K_WHQL__WDM_driver_ver_5.12.01.1071.exe" 213 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 5.4 MB.
Supported Models
ESS Allegro PCI Audio (WDM)
ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM)
MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Versions
5.12.01.1071 (2000-06-28) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 26-Jul-2006
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How to Update ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM) Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the ESS website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Setup.exe | 127.5 KB | 14 Jun 2000 |
| allem3.cat | 6.9 KB | 7 Jul 2000 |
| data1.cab | 1.2 MB | 14 Jun 2000 |
| data2.cab | 512 bytes | 14 Jun 2000 |
| ES198X.sys | 161.3 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
| ESSSWT1M.DLS | 1.1 MB | 3 Jun 1999 |
| ESSSWT3M.DLS | 3.2 MB | 3 Jun 1999 |
| ikernel.ex_ | 256.3 KB | 14 Jun 2000 |
| layout.bin | 441 bytes | 14 Jun 2000 |
| A1.INF | 23.4 KB | 22 Aug 2000 |
| Setup.ini | 362 bytes | 27 Jun 2000 |