The CMI8738/C3DX PCI MPU-401 is a game controller manufactured by C-Media. If your game doesn't run smoothly, crashes or glitches or there is a lag time with your controller, try updating the driver. This version of "8738.zip" has been downloaded 1,210 times with a user rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 7.3 MB.
Gameport Joystick
C-Media PCI Audio Legacy Device
CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
CMI8738/C3DX PCI MPU-401
CMI8738/C3DX PCI game port
DOS Mode MPU-401 Emulator
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
8738.zip (7.3 MB)
5.12.01.0630 (2001-11-30) via .inf
5.12.01.0622 (2001-05-29) via .inf
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Sep-2003
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PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_00000000
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_10
PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_000113F6
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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.
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Right-click the Start button.
Click "Device Manager"
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Right-click the device and select "Update driver"
Follow the steps on screen.
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/Mixer.exe | 1.1 MB | 11 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/CMNprop.dll | 28.7 KB | 14 May 2001 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/CRLDS3D.DLL | 766.0 KB | 20 Oct 2000 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/VERSION.TXT | 9.1 KB | 21 May 2001 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/CMprop.dll | 28.7 KB | 17 Jan 2001 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/mixerdef.ini | 4.3 KB | 11 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/CMAUDIO.INF | 20.4 KB | 8 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/cmaudio.cat | 25.3 KB | 1 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/CMAUDIO.SYS | 270.7 KB | 29 May 2001 |
| 8738/w2k-me/drv/audio3d.dll | 794.6 KB | 11 Jan 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/setup.ini | 428 bytes | 11 Aug 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/W2KSetup.dat | 925.7 KB | 19 Nov 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/cmaudio.sys | 280.8 KB | 30 Oct 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/Mixer.exe | 1.2 MB | 22 Oct 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/CMNprop.dll | 28.7 KB | 16 Oct 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/CRLDS3D.DLL | 766.0 KB | 20 Oct 2000 |
| 8738/WinXP/CMUninst.exe | 122.9 KB | 22 Oct 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/MESetup.dat | 933.9 KB | 19 Nov 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/Setup.exe | 491.5 KB | 16 Nov 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/CMprop.dll | 28.7 KB | 17 Jan 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/CMAUDIO.INF | 63.2 KB | 30 Nov 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/cmaudio.cat | 36.5 KB | 4 Dec 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/audio3d.dll | 794.6 KB | 11 Jan 2001 |
| 8738/WinXP/CMUninst.dat | 122.9 KB | 22 Oct 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/MSJSTICK.DRV | 2.4 KB | 5 May 1999 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/CMSWMPU.VXD | 14.5 KB | 2 Jun 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/Mixer.exe | 835.6 KB | 5 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/CMAUDIO.VXD | 281.7 KB | 22 May 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/MSANALOG.VXD | 12.1 KB | 5 May 1999 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/VJOYD.VXD | 35.9 KB | 5 May 1999 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/SNDVOL32.CNT | 392 bytes | 11 Jul 1995 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/CMPCI95.DRV | 59.0 KB | 31 May 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/ASIO8738.DLL | 61.4 KB | 8 May 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/CMMPUPCI.DRV | 9.4 KB | 15 Sep 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/PARSEDLS.EXE | 45.1 KB | 1 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/CMedia.dll | 77.8 KB | 7 Nov 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/CMSYNTH.DRV | 19.4 KB | 1 Jun 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/8738note.txt | 8.8 KB | 1 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/SNDVOL32.EXE | 54.8 KB | 25 Jun 1999 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/C3D.DLL | 786.4 KB | 22 Jun 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/mixerdef.ini | 4.3 KB | 11 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/cmpci032.inf | 19.0 KB | 6 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/98/SETAUDIO.COM | 3.6 KB | 26 May 1999 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/MSJSTICK.DRV | 7.7 KB | 25 Jul 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/CMSWMPU.VXD | 14.5 KB | 2 Jun 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/Mixer.exe | 835.6 KB | 5 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/CMAUDIO.VXD | 281.7 KB | 22 May 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/MSANALOG.VXD | 12.1 KB | 5 May 1999 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/VJOYD.VXD | 35.9 KB | 28 Jul 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/SNDVOL32.CNT | 392 bytes | 11 Jul 1995 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/CMPCI95.DRV | 59.0 KB | 31 May 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/ASIO8738.DLL | 61.4 KB | 8 May 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/CMMPUPCI.DRV | 9.4 KB | 15 Sep 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/PARSEDLS.EXE | 45.1 KB | 1 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/CMedia.dll | 77.8 KB | 7 Nov 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/CMSYNTH.DRV | 19.4 KB | 1 Jun 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/8738note.txt | 8.8 KB | 1 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/SNDVOL32.EXE | 54.8 KB | 25 Jun 1999 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/C3D.DLL | 786.4 KB | 22 Jun 2000 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/mixerdef.ini | 4.3 KB | 11 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/cmpci032.inf | 19.1 KB | 6 Jun 2001 |
| 8738/w95-98/drv/95/SETAUDIO.COM | 3.6 KB | 26 May 1999 |
| 8738/nt40/drv/CM-PCI.DLL | 72.7 KB | 4 Sep 1999 |
| 8738/nt40/drv/CMPCI.SYS | 61.9 KB | 16 May 2001 |
| 8738/nt40/drv/release.txt | 694 bytes | 25 May 2001 |
| 8738/nt40/drv/readme.txt | 1.0 KB | 3 Jul 1999 |
| 8738/nt40/drv/DISK1 | 55 bytes | 25 Apr 1999 |
| 8738/nt40/drv/OEMSETUP.INF | 263 bytes | 3 May 1999 |