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_0643.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 358,800 downloads and 1,911 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.7 MB.

1,911 Ratings (see all reviews)
358,800 Downloads

Supported Models

CMI8738/C3DX

CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device

Manufacturers

CMedia

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95

File Name

Versions

5.12.01.0643 (2002-11-27) via .inf

Additional Notes

XP 2000 ME 98SE Drivers and Software version 5.12.1.643 (0643) 11/27/02 -- never officialy released.

Uploaded By

lqdFROST (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003

Most Helpful Reviews

 
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
fox
Tested on Windows XP
7 Nov 2008
(14 minutes after download)
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"exactly what i wanted it's the really good driver that lets u choose if its a pci card or embedded in mobo, used it heaps over the years on various usrs hardware

i really liked these cards"

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
hongphuong
Tested on Windows XP
17 Jun 2008
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"it i need, thank you"
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
loyd
Tested on Windows XP
28 Jan 2010
(1 week after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"sound was very clear"
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
Joao Fabio
Tested on Windows XP
4 Aug 2009
(1 year after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Muito Bom.. funciona com perfeição e não se acha em qualquer lugar.. Muito Obrigado"
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Mati
Tested on Windows XP
27 May 2008
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"muy bueno esto papa"
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Carlo Meson
Tested on Windows XP
7 May 2015
(25 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"i've been familiar with DriverGuide's resources since late '97, when i had to set-up my own lab to prepare for MCSE certification consisting of different operating systems to be able to exchange files including a Mac. In spanish, we call that: 'Bueno, Bonito y Barato'. It makes no justice to translate it and give it the same weight. However, here goes a try: 'Good, Pretty
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
CMI8738_WDM_0643/setup.ini 514 bytes 31 Mar 2003
CMI8738_WDM_0643/cmaudio.dat 22.3 KB 16 Dec 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/cmaudio.sys 377.4 KB 18 Nov 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/AUDIO3D.DLL 712.7 KB 23 Nov 2001
CMI8738_WDM_0643/CRLDS3D.DLL 766.0 KB 20 Oct 2000
CMI8738_WDM_0643/README.txt 3.1 KB 31 Mar 2003
CMI8738_WDM_0643/CMNPROP.DLL 32.8 KB 9 Oct 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/Setup.exe 1.3 MB 21 Aug 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/CMUNINST.EXE 139.3 KB 11 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/cmijack.dat 39.3 KB 16 Dec 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/cmaudio.ini 20.3 KB 16 Jul 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/MIXER.EXE 1.8 MB 15 Oct 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/CMAUDIO.INF 64.1 KB 16 Dec 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/CMAUDIO.CAT 49.5 KB 20 Dec 2002
CMI8738_WDM_0643/CMUNINST.DAT 135.2 KB 11 Jul 2002

How to Update CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

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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.

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