ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM) Driver Download

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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" 211 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.

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Supported Models

ESS Allegro PCI Audio (WDM)

ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM)

MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device

Manufacturers

ESS

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

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

How to Update ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM) Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM) 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 ESS Allegro Sound Blaster Compatible (WDM) 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 ESS Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

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

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. 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.

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.

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