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GeForce 186.24 Beta

GeForce 186.24 Beta​

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NVIDIA's upcoming beta driver suite has been leaked by sections of the Chinese media. The new driver, GeForce 186.24 (6.14.11.8624) is dated 23/06/2009, and follows the release of 186.18 by over two weeks. Due to the lack of a release-notes document from NVIDIA, not much is known about this released except that it expands the supported products list significantly, adding several IGPs and some GPUs belonging to the new 40 nm GT21x series. Be cautioned, this is a beta release that does not originate from NVIDIA's website, and is not guaranteed.

Windows Vista/Windows 7 x64 | Windows Vista/Windows 7 x86 | Windows XP x64 | Windows XP x86

 

NVIDIA GeForce 190.38 Beta Drivers Released

NVIDIA GeForce 190.38 Beta Drivers Released​

NVIDIA seems to have a big update for its GeForce driver suite underway, with the bump in version number from the 186 series to 190. The first release in the series carries the unsupported beta tag. Version 190.38 beta introduces a series of changes as indicated in the release notes documents (for Windows 7, Vista, and XP), though the list of supported NVIDIA products remains largely unchanged from its previous release. Important changes are as follows:

* 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
* Adds a new user-controlled power management setting for GeForce 9-series and later graphics cards. This option allows users to set a performance level for each DirectX or OpenGL application
* Includes several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes. More information can be found in the release documentation

The supported products list includes the newly introduced GeForce GT 100 series, GeForce G 210, and ION LE (which is a lite version of the ION mGPU).

Windows 7/Vista x64 | Windows 7/Vista x86 | Windows XP x64 | Windows XP x86

 

NVIDIA GeForce 190.38 WHQL Drivers Released

NVIDIA GeForce 190.38 WHQL Drivers Released ​

NVIDIA's GeForce 190.38 driver suite which arrived in beta form about a week ago, received its official status with WHQL-certification. The driver, like its beta version, introduces a list of changes as described in the release notes documents for for Windows 7, Vista, and XP, including a new release of the PhysX system software, version 9.09.0428. It supports the entire range of NVIDIA GPUs from GeForce 6 series and upwards, and NVIDIA ION, ION LE platforms. Important changes over the previous 186 series drivers include:

* Support for the OpenGL 3.1 API
* CUDA 2.3 support for improved performance in GPU Computing applications. See CUDA Zone for more details
* A new user-controlled power management setting for GeForce 9-series and later graphics cards. This option allows users to set a performance level for each DirectX or OpenGL application
* Includes several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes

 

NVIDIA GeForce 190.62 WHQL Drivers Released

NVIDIA GeForce 190.62 WHQL Drivers Released ​

This is a WHQL-Certified driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, and 200-series desktop GPUs and ION GPUs.

New in Release 190.62

* Adds WHQL support on Windows 7 for Microsoft’s new DirectX GPU Computing API: DirectCompute.
* Optimized for the latest PhysX gaming titles: Batman: Arkham Asylum and Darkest of Days.
* Installs PhysX System Software version 9.09.0814.
* Includes several bug fixes. More information can be found in the release documentation.
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New in Release 190

* 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.
* Adds a new user-controlled power management setting for select GeForce 9-series and later graphics cards (only available on cards that already support more than one power state). This option allows users to set a performance level for each DirectX or OpenGL application.
* Includes several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes. More information can be found in the release documentation.
* 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, DirectX 10, and OpenGL,including 3-way SLI, Quad SLI, and 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.
* Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #3. Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.

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NVIDIA GeForce 191.07 WHQL Drivers Released

NVIDIA GeForce 191.07 WHQL Drivers​

A little over two weeks after releasing its previous 190.62 WHQL version of its GeForce drivers, NVIDIA released its brand new GeForce 191.07 driver suite, signed by Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). The suite provides driver and system software support for all current NVIDIA GeForce graphics products, GeForce 6-series and above. This release is aimed for provide application-specific performance enhancements, numerous bug-fixes related to the drivers, and included software, and improved game support for NVIDIA's SLI multi-GPU technology. As listed by the company, important changes are as follows. For a broader list of changes, please refer to the Release Notes document (for Windows 7, Vista, and XP):

* Adds support for OpenGL 3.2 for GeForce 8, 9, 100, and 200-series GPUs and ION GPUs.
* Accelerates performance in several gaming applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with version 191.07 drivers vs. version 190.62 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 12% performance increase in ARMA 2
o Up to 8% performance increase in Batman: Arkham Asylum with GPU PhysX enabled
o Up to 50% performance increase in Call of Juarez: Blood in Bound with SLI enabled
o Up to 14% performance increase in Fallout 3 (indoor scenes) with antialiasing enabled
o Up to 10% performance increase in Far Cry 2 (DX9 version) with antialiasing enabled
o Up to 34% performance increase in Prototype with antialiasing enabled
* Adds SLI support for Aion, Darkfall, Dawn of Magic 2: Time of Shadows, Dreamkiller, Fuel, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, Need for Speed: Shift and more.
* Includes numerous bug fixes, including the following key fix (additional bug fixes can be found in the release notes on the documentation tab): For graphics cards supporting multiple clock states, 3D clocks correctly return to 2D clocks after exiting a 3D application.

 

GeForce/ION Driver Release 195.39

GeForce/ION Driver Release 195.39​

This is a NVIDIA beta driver for Windows 7 x86 and x64 with GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, and 200-series desktop GPUs and ION desktop GPUs.

New in Version 195.39
* Adds support for OpenCL 1.0 (Open Computing Language) for all GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
* Adds support for CUDA Toolkit 3.0 features and performance enhancements. See CUDA Zone for more details.
* Adds SLI and multi-GPU support for Borderlands, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, G-Force, FIFA Soccer 2010, League of Legends: Clash of Fates, NHL 2009, Order of War, Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, Race On, Star Trek: D-A-C. Improved SLI and multi-GPU support for Champions: Online and Dragon Age: Origins.
* Includes over 200 bug fixes. Refer to the release notes on the documentation tab for information about the key bug fixes in this release.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

Existing Support:
* Supports DirectCompute with Windows 7 and GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
* Supports OpenGL 3.2 for GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
* Supports NVIDIA 3D Vision Discover, a complete, low cost solution to start your immersive stereoscopic 3D experience. NOTE: If you are using NVIDIA 3D Vision active shutter glasses, you must download the separate 3D Vision driver which includes the driver for the 3D Vision IR emitter.
* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way SLI, Quad SLI, and 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. This driver installs PhysX System Software version 9.09.0814. Learn more here.
* Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.


GeForce 200 series:
GTX 295, G210, GTX 285, GTX 280, GTX 260, GTS 240, GTS 250, GT 220, GTX 275, 210

GeForce 100 series:
GT 130, GT 120, G 100, GT 140

GeForce 9 series:
9800 GX2, 9200, 9500 GS, 9300, 9800 GT, 9600 GS, 9600 GT, 9500 GT, 9600 GSO, 9300 GE, 9800 GTX/GTX+, 9300 GS, 9400, 9400 GT

GeForce 8 series:
8800 Ultra, 8400 GS, 8400 SE, 8600 GS, 8800 GS, 8300 GS, 8600 GTS, 8800 GT, 8300, 8100 / nForce 720a, 8800 GTS, 8500 GT, 8600 GT, 8200, 8800 GTS 512, 8800 GTX, 8400

GeForce 7 series:
7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7900 GS, 7350 LE, 7300 GT, 7300 LE, 7500 LE, 7650 GS, 7950 GX2, 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 620i, 7600 GT, 7600 GS, 7800 GS, 7100 GS, 7800 GTX, 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a, 7950 GT, 7900 GTX, 7550 LE, 7300 SE / 7200 GS, 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a, 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7600 LE, 7300 GS, 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i, 7900 GT/GTO, 7800 SLI, 7150 / NVIDIA nForce 630i

GeForce 6 series:
6200 TurboCache, 6200, 6100 nForce 400, 6800 XT, 6700 XL, 6150LE / Quadro NVS 210S, 6600 VE, 6610 XL, 6150SE nForce 430, 6800 XE, 6150, 6600, 6100 nForce 405, 6200 LE, 6150 LE, 6600 LE, 6800, 6200 A-LE, 6800 GS, 6100, 6800 Ultra, 6500, 6800 GS/XT, 6100 nForce 420, 6800 GT, 6250, 6600 GT, 6800 LE, 6200SE TurboCache

 

NVIDIA GeForce 195.62 Beta Drivers Released

NVIDIA GeForce 195.62 Beta Drivers Released​

NVIDIA released a beta version of its GeForce driver suite. Version 195.62 beta provides driver support for GeForce 6 series, 7 series, 8 series, 100 and 200 series GPUs, along with support for the NVIDIA ION chipset. This release also bundles PhysX version 9.09.0814 system software. Important changes include:

* Added GPU-acceleration for smoother online HD videos with the new Adobe Flash 10.1 beta.
* Added support for GeForce GT 240.
* Added support for OpenCL 1.0 (Open Computing Language) for all GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
* Added support for CUDA Toolkit 3.0 features and performance enhancements.
* Added SLI and multi-GPU support for many top new gaming titles including Borderlands, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, FIFA Soccer 10, and more.

Be cautioned, these are beta drivers, the use of which is not covered by product warranties.

 

Nvidia has just let loose a new set of (beta) GeForce drivers, the 195.81. These fresh releases come with the PhysX v9.09.1112 software, have support for the GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100 and 200 series cards and ION IGPs, and feature the following highlights:

- Several bug fixes to support the new Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta 2 release.
- Adds new SLI and multi-GPU profiles for Avatar Demo, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Demo, and Wings of Prey.
- Fixes 3D Vision display detection for CRT and DLP displays.

To download the GeForce 195.81 beta simply click the following links:

- GeForce 195.81 beta (Windows XP 32bit)
- GeForce 195.81 beta (Windows XP 64bit)
- GeForce 195.81 beta (Windows 7/Vista 32bit)
- GeForce 195.81 beta (Windows 7/Vista 64bit) ​

 

NVIDIA GeForce 196.21 WHQL Drivers Released

NVIDIA GeForce 196.21 WHQL Drivers Released​

New in Version 196.21

* Adds SLI and multi-GPU support for many top new gaming titles including Avatar Demo, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, City Bus Simulator, Dirt 2, Ferrari Virtual Race, GREED: Black Border, Mass Effect 2, Mortal Online, Ninja Blade, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Demo, Planet 51, RUSE, Serious Sam HD, and Wings of Prey.
* Upgrades PhysX System Software to version 9.09.1112.
* Includes numerous bug fixes. Refer to the release notes on the documentation tab for information about the key bug fixes in this release.
* Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

Existing Support:

* Supports GPU-acceleration for smoother online HD videos with the new Adobe Flash 10.1 beta. Learn more here.
* Supports DirectCompute with Windows 7 and GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
* Supports OpenCL 1.0 (Open Computing Language) for all GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
* Supports OpenGL 3.2 for GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
* Supports CUDA Toolkit 3.0 features and performance enhancements. See CUDA Zone for more details.
* Supports NVIDIA 3D Vision Discover, a complete, low cost solution to start your immersive stereoscopic 3D experience. NOTE: If you are using NVIDIA 3D Vision active shutter glasses, you must download the separate 3D Vision driver which includes the driver for the 3D Vision IR emitter.
* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way SLI, Quad SLI, and 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. This driver installs PhysX System Software version 9.09.1112. Learn more here.
* Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now!
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.

* Release Notes (v196.21)
* Control Panel User's Guide

GeForce 200 series:
GTX 285, 205, GT 240, GT 230, GTX 280, GTS 250, G210, GTX 275, GTX 295, 210, GT 220, GTX 260, GTS 240

GeForce 100 series:
GT 130, G 100, GT 120, GT 140

GeForce 9 series:
9500 GS, 9600 GT, 9200, 9800 GX2, 9500 GT, 9600 GS, 9300, 9800 GT, 9400 GT, 9300 GS, 9400, 9600 GSO, 9300 GE, 9800 GTX/GTX+

GeForce 8 series:
8400, 8800 GT, 8100 / nForce 720a, 8300 GS, 8600 GT, 8800 Ultra, 8800 GTS 512, 8800 GS, 8500 GT, 8600 GS, 8800 GTS, 8800 GTX, 8200, 8400 GS, 8300, 8600 GTS, 8400 SE

GeForce 7 series:
7900 GS, 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7900 GTX, 7800 GTX, 7600 LE, 7900 GT/GTO, 7300 GT, 7950 GT, 7300 SE / 7200 GS, 7300 GS, 7350 LE, 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a, 7300 LE, 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a, 7500 LE, 7650 GS, 7100 GS, 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i, 7800 SLI, 7150 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7950 GX2, 7800 GS, 7600 GT, 7600 GS, 7550 LE, 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 620i

GeForce 6 series:
6800 GT, 6610 XL, 6800 XT, 6800 XE, 6700 XL, 6150 LE, 6150LE / Quadro NVS 210S, 6800 GS, 6150, 6800 GS/XT, 6100 nForce 400, 6800, 6600 LE, 6200SE TurboCache, 6800 LE, 6100, 6600, 6800 Ultra, 6200 LE, 6100 nForce 420, 6200 TurboCache, 6200 A-LE, 6200, 6150SE nForce 430, 6250, 6100 nForce 405, 6600 GT, 6500, 6600 VE

ION series:
ION LE, ION

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