The CMI8338 is an audio device manufactured by Audio Excel. 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 "8338wdm5361.zip" 12,101 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows 8 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 22.3 KB.
CMI8338
C-Media CM8338 Audio Driver (WDM)
C-Media Game port
C-Media MPU-401 Driver (WDM)
Windows XP
5.12.01.0536 (2000-09-26) via .inf
This is the CMI8338 Chipset drivers from the manufacturer. Supports WIN XP/2000/ME/98SE. Just tell Install Wizard to look in this file for the driver.
Shane (DG Member) on 6-Sep-2002
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
---|---|---|
cmpci.cat | 5.5 KB | 15 Sep 1999 |
Cm8338.inf | 6.9 KB | 29 Sep 2000 |
cmpci.sys | 33.0 KB | 26 Sep 2000 |
To get the CMI8338 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 Audio Excel CMI8338 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 Audio Excel Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right 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.
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
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
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.
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