CMedia CMI8768 Audio Driver 5.12.8.1733 for XP

Features:

- The global first 8CH single sound chip with embedded codec saving customer total BOM cost
- Full-duplex 8CH DAC/2CH ADC
- Supports 96K/16bit playback; 48K/16bit recording
- CE level high-quality Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)~ 100dB
- Integrated S/PDIF transmitter supports 44.1k/48k/96KHz sample-rate and 16bits resolution
- PCI Rev. 2.2 compliant with bus mastering modes
- Supports the latest Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES 6.1/7.1CH DVD soundtrack playback
- Two S/PDIF inputs for optical and coaxial connectors individually
- Built-in earphone buffer at front-out pings(32 loading)
- External EEPROM Interface for SID R/W purpose
- Supports MPU401 MIDI UART port
- ACPI compliant power down management
- Zoomed Video Port support
- Industrial standard 128-lead QFP package
- Pin-to-Pin compatible with CMI8738 series
- Digital power = 3.3V & 5V, Analog power = 5V

This package contains the files needed for installing the Audio driver. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

To install this package please do the following:

- Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop).
- Unzip the file and enter the newly-created directory.
- Locate and double-click on the available setup file.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read EULA (End User License Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Sound Card Drivers:

Usually, Windows operating systems apply a generic audio driver that allows computers to recognize the sound card component and make use of its basic functions.

When enabled by proper files, the characteristics of the sound card (like model, manufacturer, number of channels) are completely available to computers, and all its features are made accessible.

Updating the audio version can improve sound quality, resolve different compatibility issues, fix related errors spotted throughout the product's usage, add support for new operating systems, and bring various other changes.

As for applying this package, the steps are quite simple since each producer intends to uncomplicate things for users: just download the package, run the setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Bear in mind that, even though other operating systems might be compatible as well, it is not recommend that you apply any software on platforms other than the specified ones. Also, when the installation has finished, do perform a restart to ensure that all changes take effect properly.

Therefore, if you wish to install this audio version, click the download button and apply the package. Remember to check with our website as often as possible to stay “updated one minute ago.”