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_WDM_0639XP.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 47,115 downloads and 106 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.6 MB.

106 Ratings (see all reviews)
47,115 Downloads

Supported Models

CMI8738

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

Manufacturers

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0639 (2002-07-16) via .inf

Additional Notes

These worked real well for me. Good luck.

Uploaded By

Ferolad (DG Member) on 30-Dec-2002

Most Helpful Reviews

 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Anand Kumar
Tested on Windows XP
6 Jul 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"I got my device working properly."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Mike
Tested on Windows XP
28 Sep 2006
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"This driver works well under Windows 98/XP"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
ALLEN
Tested on Windows XP
19 Dec 2005
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 3 out of 5
Compatibility: 3 out of 5
 
"WORKED FINE, BUT HAD TROUBLE WITH MIDI PLAYBACK,THE DEVICE WILL NOT START FOR SOME REASON. I AM TRYING ANOTHER DRIVER JUST TO MAKE SURE IT IT IS NOT MY SYSTEM."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
joel

19 Nov 2005
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"crashed my hdd after installing."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
roger

5 Feb 2005
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"worked great to get a tempery 98se system i have used if my better computer is down for another mother board that need this one driver work well thanks"
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How to Update CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Device Drivers

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

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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

After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:

  1. Right-click the Start button

  2. Select "Device Manager" from the menu

  3. Locate the device needing the update

  4. Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"

  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to install

Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.

This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.

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
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/setup.ini 498 bytes 22 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/Readme.txt 1.9 KB 12 Apr 2001
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/cmaudio.dat 20.3 KB 16 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/AUDIO3D.DLL 712.7 KB 23 Nov 2001
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/CRLDS3D.DLL 766.0 KB 20 Oct 2000
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/CMNPROP.DLL 32.8 KB 29 Mar 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/Setup.exe 1.3 MB 21 Aug 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/CMUNINST.EXE 139.3 KB 11 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/cmijack.dat 36.9 KB 16 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/cmaudio.ini 20.3 KB 16 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/MIXER.EXE 1.6 MB 12 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/CMAUDIO.INF 64.2 KB 16 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/CMAUDIO.CAT 49.6 KB 24 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/CMAUDIO.SYS 379.7 KB 16 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0639XP/CMUNINST.DAT 135.2 KB 11 Jul 2002
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