nVidia nForce Drivers 2.45

[MrThc]

Originally posted at www.Driverheaven.net
nVidia have just released their latest WHQL drivers for the nForce/nForce2 platforms. The release includes the following changes/updates:

WHQL certified kit for nForce and nForce2 (NOTE: the graphics drivers in the English only kit is not WHQL certified. However, it is the same driver version as the international kit)
Includes support for nForce2 400 and nForce2 Ultra 400
EAX fixes and compatibility improvements in
Operation Flashpoint
Neverwinter Nights
The Matrix Reloaded
Grand Theft Auto: ViceCity
Mafia
Battlefield 1942
Updated audio control panel
3D audio performance improvements

English download sites (10.4MB):
ftp://download.nvidia.com/Windows/nForce/2.45/nForce_2.45_WinXP2K_WHQL_english.exe
ftp://download1.nvidia.com/Windows/nForce/2.45/nForce_2.45_WinXP2K_WHQL_english.exe

International download sites (24.8MB):
ftp://download.nvidia.com/Windows/nForce/2.45/nForce_2.45_WinXP2K_WHQL_international.exe
ftp://download1.nvidia.com/Windows/nForce/2.45/nForce_2.45_WinXP2K_WHQL_international.exe

These drivers ship without the latest IDE driver, which is in the final testing stages and should be available for download within the next two weeks. Thanks to Matrix at NFHQ for the heads-up on these.

[swiftynz]

downloading now...

shame that the IDE driver isn't included yet, but good things take time i guess. :p

[NTBlowz]

Cheers!

[Binky Stunt Cat]

installed
looks good

[whetu]

and mwarhead (http://mwarhead.tk) has a remix on its way:
http://www.nforcershq.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25683

[ska!d]

Thanks. :P Installing now.

[Artifice]

Has anybody had any problems with these drivers?
im a little gunshy after thier last driver release.

[ska!d]

I installed them right after my last post.

they're working fine so far.

also, getting my speakers adjusted is much less of a pain in the ass.

before, the damned sound wouldn't separate lfe from center. now it seems to be sorting out.

[swiftynz]

i've also had no problems. after the 2.41/2.42 debacle, i was willing to trust that they wouldn't make the mistake of releasing bad drivers again. :)

i've noticed minor performance and audio improvements but nothing to get excitied over. worth the download though.

[k14]

Yeah, i had to reinstall XP after last times stuff up.

But i did it this time and everything went sweet. I think im too trusting.

[ExtremE]

I found the remix XP drivers far better than the nvidia ones
other than the Ethernet driver that is a bit funny for me
it is constently pinging everyone on the network and i am the only one able to access the net lol
so i wasnt really too worried

[Grrr!!]

My shuttle seems to like them. Everything seems to run smoothly.

[Artifice]

ok i give them a thumbs up.
They didnt mess up my bf1942 sounds.
which has got to be a bonus

[$3bill]

I instaled the new driver but still have no sound in bf1942.
tried everything just wont go :( , any suggestions?

[ska!d]

All I know is that my onboard sound (a7n8x deluxe) is quality sound, but it SUCKS as far as setup/drivers/etc.

It's the buggiest piece of **** I've ever encountered. I went back to using my live. :/

Awesome mobo, incredibly problematic onboard sound. :(

[whetu]

yes the current implementation of nforce audio is borked in many cases... I believe its a southbridge revision error personally...

http://g33kflat.skankyflat.net/articles/soundcardfix.html

also the onboard is NOT quality sound.. its a great APU that is CRIPPLED by the crappy realtek AC650 DAC

[ska!d]

That's a bit what a meant. And thanks indeed for that link...

I'll post how it goes. :P

[WhiteDragon]

According to the inquirer (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=10915) some people have been having problems with this version of drivers (including sound issues) and have been going back to the old ones :rolleyes: