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NVIDIA Forceware XP

NVIDIA Forceware 327.23 WHQL XP

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NVIDIA Forceware 190.38 WHQL XP

更新時間:2009-07-22
更新細節:

# Adds support for OpenGL 3.1
# Adds support for CUDA 2.3 for improved performance in GPU Computing applications. See CUDA Zone for more details.
# Includes several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes. More information can be found in the release documentation.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 190.38 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 186.18 WHQL XP

更新時間:2009-06-19
更新細節:

* Numerous bug fixes. More information can be found in the release documentation.
* Installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0428.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 186.18 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 185.85 WHQL XP

更新時間:2009-05-08
更新細節:

# Adds support for the new GeForce GTX 275 GPU.
# Adds support for CUDA 2.2 for improved performance in GPU Computing applications. See CUDA for more details.
# Expands GPU hardware acceleration for the NVIDIA Video Encoding library to GPUs with less than 32 cores. Applications using this library include CyberLink PowerDirector 7, Nero Move it 1.5, Loilo SuperLoiloScope MARS, and CyberLink MediaShow Espresso.
# Accelerates performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 185 drivers vs. Release 182 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):

* Up to 25% performance increase in The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
* Up to 22% performance increase in Crysis: Warhead with antialiasing enabled
* Up to 11% performance increase in Fallout 3 with antialiasing enabled
* Up to 14% performance increase in Far Cry 2
* Up to 30% performance increase in Half-Life 2 engine games with 3-way and 4-way SLI
* Up to 45% performance increase in Mirror’s Edge with antialiasing enabled

# Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0408.
# Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #3. Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now!
# Numerous bug fixes. Refer to the release documentation notes.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 185.85 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 182.50 WHQL XP

更新時間:2009-04-02
更新細節:

# Optimized single GPU and SLI support for upcoming PC games.
# Numerous bug fixes.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 182.50 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 182.08 WHQL XP

更新時間:2009-03-04
更新細節:

Fixed Issues–Windows Vista 32-bit
Multi-GPU Resolved Issues:
• [SLI], GeForce 8600 GT: Fluid Demo (using PhysX)–the application cannot be run
using hardware acceleration when SLI is enabled. [508835]

Windows Vista 64-bit Issues
Single GPU Issues:
• NVIDIA Control Panel: The user cannot create custom resolutions. [496045]
• GeForce 200 Series: Need for Speed Undercover and Dead Space–the applications
cannot be run using a Gateway XHD3000H 30” HD monitor at 2560x1600
resolution. [504637]
• GeForce 200 Series: Photoshop CS4–OpenGL settings are grayed out and cannot be
set for the application.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 182.08 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 182.06 WHQL XP

更新時間:2009-02-18
更新細節:

New in Release 182.06:

* Recommended for the best experience in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
* Boosts performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 182.06 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA.
o Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
o Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA.
o Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA.
o Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA.
* Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
* Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203.
* Additional information on specific bug fixes can be found in the release documentation notes.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

Existing Support:

* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL including SLI support on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards.
* Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
* Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Supports CUDA.
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 182.06 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 181.22 WHQL XP

更新時間:2009-01-22
更新細節:

This is a WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs.

New in Release 181.22:

* This driver is recommended for the best GPU PhysX experience in EA’s hot PC title Mirror’s Edge.
* This driver package automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0010.
* Additional information on specific bug fixes can be found in the release documentation notes.

New in all Release 181 drivers:

Exciting New Features:

* Added support for GeForce GTX 295 and GeForce GTX 285.
* Enables NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards with all SLI-certified GPUs.
* Enables NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. (Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory).
* Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Added support for the new NVIDIA CUDA Video Encoder with H.264 optimization.

Blazing Fast Performance:

* Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 181 drivers vs. Release 178 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed
o Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock
o Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
o Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead
o Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4
o Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2
o Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID
o Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies
o Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict

And More:

* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL.
* Supports CUDA.
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
* Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

*Note: The following SLI features are only supported on Windows Vista: Quad SLI technology using GeForce 9800 GX2, 3-way SLI technology, Hybrid SLI, and SLI multi-monitor support.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 181.22 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 181.20 WHQL XP

更新時間:2009-01-08
更新細節:

This is a WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs.

Exciting New Features:

* Added support for GeForce GTX 295 and GeForce GTX 285
* Enables NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards with all SLI-certified GPUs.
* Enables NVIDIA SLI Multi-monitor support, giving you the ability to use two monitors with your GeForce graphics cards in SLI mode. Now you can easily switch between multi-monitor desktop mode and full screen 3D gaming mode. Learn more here.
* Enables NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. (Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory. This driver package automatically installs PhysX System Software version 8.10.13).
* Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Added support for the new NVIDIA CUDA Video Encoder with H.264 optimization

Blazing Fast Performance:

* Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 180 drivers vs. Release 178 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed
o Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock
o Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
o Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead
o Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4
o Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2
o Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID
o Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies
o Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict

And More:

* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way and Quad SLI technology.
* Supports CUDA.
* Supports Folding@home distributing computing application. Download the high performance client for NVIDIA GPUs here and join the NVIDIA team: #131015.
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
* Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 181.20 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 178.24 WHQL XP

更新時間:2008-10-17
更新細節:

New in Version 178.24:

* Adds support for newly-released GeForce 9-series motherboard GPUs.
* Includes several application compatibility fixes. Please read the release documentation for more details.

Release 178 Highlights:

* WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6-series, 7-series, 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
* Adds support for GeForce 9800 GTX+, 9800 GT, 9500 GT, and 9400 GT GPUs.
* Adds support for NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory (this driver package installs NVIDIA PhysX System Software v8.09.04).
* Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in several full games and demos today by downloading the GeForce Power Pack.
* Adds support for 2-way NVIDIA SLI technology with GeForce GTX 200-series GPUs on Intel® D5400XS motherboards.
* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLIâ„¢ technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL.
* Supports CUDAâ„¢.
* Supports Folding@home distributing computing application. Download the high performance client for NVIDIA GPUs here and join the NVIDIA team: #131015.
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
* Includes several 3D application performance improvements. The following are examples of improvements measured with v178.24 WHQL versus v175.19 WHQL driver:
o Single GPU increases up to 11% in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Single GPU increases up to 11% in Assassin's Creed DX10
o Single GPU increases up to 15% in Bioshock DX10
o Single GPU increases up to 15% in Call of Duty 4
o Single GPU increases up to 8% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
o 2-way SLI increases up to 7% in Bioshock DX10
o 2-way SLI increases up to 10% in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts DX10
o 2-way SLI increases up to 12% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
o 2-way SLI increases up to 10% in World in Conflict DX10
* Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 178.24 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 178.13 WHQL XP

更新時間:2008-09-26
更新細節:

* WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6-series, 7-series, 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs, including the newly released GeForce 9800 GTX+, 9800 GT, 9500 GT, and 9400 GT GPUs.
* Adds support for NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory (this driver package installs NVIDIA PhysX System Software v8.09.04).
* Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in several full games and demos today by downloading the GeForce Power Pack.
* Adds support for 2-way NVIDIA SLI technology with GeForce GTX 200-series GPUs on Intel® D5400XS motherboards.
* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLIâ„¢ technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL.
* Supports CUDAâ„¢.
* Supports Folding@home distributing computing application. Download the high performance client for NVIDIA GPUs here and join the NVIDIA team: #131015.
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
* Includes several 3D application performance improvements. The following are examples of improvements measured with v178.13 WHQL versus v175.19 WHQL driver:
o Single GPU increases up to 11% in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Single GPU increases up to 11% in Assassin's Creed DX10
o Single GPU increases up to 15% in Bioshock DX10
o Single GPU increases up to 15% in Call of Duty 4
o Single GPU increases up to 8% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
o 2-way SLI increases up to 7% in Bioshock DX10
o 2-way SLI increases up to 10% in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts DX10
o 2-way SLI increases up to 12% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
o 2-way SLI increases up to 10% in World in Conflict DX10
* Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

*Note: Quad SLI technology with GeForce 9800 GX2, 3-way SLI technology, and Hybrid SLI technology are only supported on Windows Vista.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 178.13 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 175.19 WHQL XP

更新時間:2008-06-24
更新細節:

- Improved 3D performance and load times for GeForce 8 and 9 series GPUs in some DirectX 9, DirectX 10 and OpenGL applications as a result an improved shader optimizer.
- Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way and Quad SLI technology.
- Supports Hybrid SLI Technology to turbo-charge graphics performance and enjoy intelligent power management.
- Supports NVIDIA GeForce 3D Stereo Technology.
- Several game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 175.19 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 175.16 WHQL XP

更新時間:2008-05-15
更新細節:

* WHQL Certified for Windows XP
* Supports GeForce FX, 6, 7, 8, and 9 series GPUs including these newly released GPUs:
o GeForce 9800 GX2
o GeForce 9800 GTX
o GeForce 9600 GT
o GeForce 9600 GSO
o GeForce 8300
o GeForce 8200/ nForce 730a
o GeForce 8100/NVIDIA nForce 720a
* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI" technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL.
* Adds new PureVideo HD features for GeForce 9800 GX2, 9800 GTX, 9600 GT and 9600 GSO:
o Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
o Dynamic Blue, Green & Skin Tone Enhancements
o Dual-Stream Decode Acceleration**
* Improved performance on many DirectX 9 and OpenGL applications.
* Numerous game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.
* GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring is available by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.

* Note: Quad SLI technology with GeForce 9800 GX2, 3-way SLI technology, and Hybrid SLI technology are only supported on Windows Vista.
** Note: Users will require updated software from third-party movie players to experience the new Dual-Stream decode acceleration for Blu-ray and HD DVD playback features.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 175.16 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 169.21 WHQL XP

更新時間:2007-12-28
更新細節:

" Added product support for GeForce 8800 GT
" Added product support for GeForce 8800 GTS 512
" Added product support for GeForce 8400

All GPUs
" The NVIDIA Control Panel Run Display Optimization Wizard back button
does not work.[302285]
" FEAR- reflection in the puddle flickers.[259670]
" Star Wars: Republic Commando: Application crashes when starting a new
game.[254010]

GeForce 8 Series GPUs
" GeForce 8800 GTX: Dungeon Siege 2-the mouse cursor is 'laggy' and jittery
when CSAA is enabled.[297301]
" GeForce 8800 GTX: Changes in the NVIDIA Control Panel->Adjust Video
Color settings has no effect on Blu-ray disc videos. [273056]
" GeForce 8800 GT: Bioshock-a small black square appears during part of the
intro sequence when antialiasing is enabled. [358854]
" GeForce 8600: Thief Deadly Shadows-there is texture corruption when using
the game control panel default settings.[299579]
" GeForce 8600: There is corruption on the NVIDIA Control Panel->Resize
HDTV Desktop page after clicking Apply. [348665]
" GeForce 8500/8400/8300, GeForce 7300 GT: After switching from Dualview
mode to VGA single-display mode, the output appears on the DVI in singledisplay
mode. [327042]

GeForce 7 Series GPUs
" GeForce 7900 GTX: There is color corruption in the intro clips of Happy Feet
VC1 Blu-ray disc with WinDVD. [321000]
" GeForce 7800 GTX: Clicking Cancel after starting the NVIDIA Control Panel
ºResize HDTV desktopº function reverts the settings to the default instead of
the previous settings.[300995]
" GeForce 7300 GT: There is corruption on the HDMI display when first
switching to the HDMI after installing the driver. [332487]
" GeForce 7300 GT: NVRotate is not able to rotate the display from normal
mode to 180 degree rotated mode.[301341]

GeForce 6 Series GPUs
" GeForce 6800: Star Wars Empire at War - the application crashes to the
desktop after displaying the logo ¹petroglyph¹ during launch. [344182]
" GeForce 6600: The NVIDIA Control panel hangs


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 169.21 WHQL XP

NVIDIA Forceware 163.75 WHQL

更新時間:2007-11-07
更新細節:

* WHQL certified driver for GeForce FX, 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs.
* Added support for the following Motherboard GPUs:
o GeForce 7150 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
o GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
o GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 620i
o GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
o GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i
* Improved compatibility and performance for NVIDIA SLI" technology on DirectX 9, and OpenGL applications.
* Game and application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
* Users without English US operating systems are recommended to download International Drivers by selecting the appropriate language.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 163.75 WHQL

NVIDIA Forceware 163.71 WHQL

更新時間:2007-09-30
更新細節:

# WHQL driver for GeForce FX, 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs.
# Improved compatibility and performance for NVIDIA SLI" technology on Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c and OpenGL® 2.1 applications.
# Improved compatibility for game titles: BioShock, Crysis, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Hellgate: London, Team Fortress 2, and World in Conflict.
# Added PureVideo" HD decode acceleration for GeForce 8600, 8500 and 8400 series GPUs.
# Numerous game and application compatibility fixes.


版本下載:NVIDIA Forceware 163.71 WHQL