The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility installs to the target system the Windows* INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This is needed for the proper functioning of the following features:
Some newer nForce chipset drivers
Gigabyte released a CK343 driver package containing new AGP and SMBUS drivers :
DriverVer = 05/27/2003, 3.4.3 (both drivers)
-> Package contains older network and IDE-drivers - I recommend manual install of AGP/SMBUS drivers only ! Grab the drivers here : Win98/ME - Win2000 - WinXP
Edit:it's possible Network drivers are 3.4.3,too but using older .INF files (I have no nForce board to check this)
DriverVer = 05/27/2003, 3.4.3 (both drivers)
-> Package contains older network and IDE-drivers - I recommend manual install of AGP/SMBUS drivers only ! Grab the drivers here : Win98/ME - Win2000 - WinXP
Edit:it's possible Network drivers are 3.4.3,too but using older .INF files (I have no nForce board to check this)
Catalyst 3.9 Heat Investigations
Just got word from Veridian3 at Driver Heaven "Don't forget registration required. "that Neon Cowboy has performed investigations on the Catalyst 3.9's as a follow up to his recent article on Catalyst 3.8 temperatures!
Recently, we had all had a heard a bunch of rumors about cat 3.8?s having thermal issues. So as most of you know. I went through and did some testing to get past the myth and get down to the facts. For those of you who missed it the article can be found here: Ati Drivers Put To The Test: Surprising results. Well I?m back again to follow through on the commitment and bring you the same test with the new official 3.9?s
Recently, we had all had a heard a bunch of rumors about cat 3.8?s having thermal issues. So as most of you know. I went through and did some testing to get past the myth and get down to the facts. For those of you who missed it the article can be found here: Ati Drivers Put To The Test: Surprising results. Well I?m back again to follow through on the commitment and bring you the same test with the new official 3.9?s
Radeon Omega Drivers 2.4.96c for Win2k/XP
Just got word that Omegadrive has released his new set of Radeon Omega Drivers 2.4.96c for windows 2000/XP based on cat 3.9!
Neutral Catalyst ATIPOWER Pack v2.7.0.1 Based On Catalyst 3.9
New Neutral Catalyst ATIPOWER pack v2.7.0.1 based on Catalyst 3.9 are available to download.
New Creative Labs Audigy 1 Drivers & Software
Creative Labs Asia has released a couple of software updates for their original Audigy 1 lineup of soundcards. These updates include: Audigy Driver ? AUD_EAX4DRV_031031.exe (13.4 MB) Creative Audio HQ ? AHQ20031017.exe (6.84 MB) Creative PlayCenter ? PLC20031009.exe (21.6 MB) Creative Recorder ? CTREC20030910.exe (6.18 MB) Creative Taskbar ? TBAR20030910.exe (3.6 MB) This web update is for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP users only.
EAX 4.0 Advanced HD Driver Update For Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2/Audigy 2
Creative Labs Asia has released a new driver update for their Audigy 2 lineup of soundcards. This driver update contains enhancements and fixes to improve the performance of your Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 or Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS product.
ATI Catalyst 3.9 Now Available
ATI just informed me that Catalyst 3.9 is now available for download. The package contains: Display driver: 6.14.10.6396 (XP/2K) Display driver: 4.14.01.9125 (ME/9x) Control panel: 6.14.10.5061 WDM Capture driver: 6.14.10.6217
Nvidia nForce Drivers 3.13 WHQL Win2K/XP
Nvidia has released a new set of nForce drivers version 3.13 WHQL for Windows 2K/XP!
Read More.
Read More.
New PowerVR KYRO Driver Released
I found that PowerVR has released the new set KYRO driver ver 2.1 (Build 2.01.21.0007) for Win9x/Me/2k/XP. Here is the link:
Download - Version: 2.1 (Build 2.01.21.0007)
My name is JUN, a guy from HongKong. :P
Download - Version: 2.1 (Build 2.01.21.0007)
My name is JUN, a guy from HongKong. :P
New PowerVR Kyro Drivers
PowerVR released new generic drivers for their Kyro-1 and Kyro-2 VGA cards. Tagged as driver 2.1 (Build 2.01.21.0007) it is available for Win9x/W2K/XP and Linux. -> No words about improvements - maybe better game compatibility (I hope for EA games)
Available for download here
Available for download here
New Realtek Network driver 6.07
SBeaver told us: Fresh Realtek NIC drivers are out.
Version is 6.07 but they are only available for W2K and XP so far.
Unleash the update maniac in you!
Version is 6.07 but they are only available for W2K and XP so far.
Unleash the update maniac in you!
New Linksys WRT54G - v1.0/1.1 Firmware Released
Linksys have released a new Firmware for the WRT54G (US model). Changes are as follows:
Official nVidia ForceWare 52.16 WHQL for Windows 2000/XP
nVidia has today introduced its new NVIDIA® ForceWare? release 50 graphics driver, a new Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) engineered to provide unmatched performance and image quality on both Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and OpenGL® applications. In addition to its unmatched DirectX 9.0 application performance, this new graphics driver also delivers world-renowned compatibility, stability, and reliability across all NVIDIA GPUs. So it's goodbye "Detonator" and Welcome "ForceWare" Click on Read More... for more information and download links.
VIA Hyperion 4in1 v4.49vp3 WHQL
Station-Drivers have uploaded Hyperion 4in1 drivers version 4.49vp3 to their drivers page! Dated: 22/10/2003, what's new adds supports for windows 2003.
VIA Hyperion drivers are suitable for any VIA chipset and all Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Hyperion driver sets include INF, AGP, IDE and IRQ related drivers.
VIA Hyperion drivers are suitable for any VIA chipset and all Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Hyperion driver sets include INF, AGP, IDE and IRQ related drivers.
nVidia Detonator 52.16 WHQL for Windows 2000/XP
We now have nVidia Detonator 52.16 WHQL for windows 2000/XP that were released by fujitsu-siemens! This is the same set nvidia will release tomorrow.
kX Project Drivers 5.00.3535 ALPHA Released
The kX Audio Driver which is an independent WDM (Windows Driver Model) driver for all EMU10K1 and EMU10K2-based soundcards manufactured by Creative Technology Ltd. and/or E-mu Sytems Inc., including the SoundBlaster Live! series, the E-mu Audio Production Studio (APS) card, and the Audigy series of cards, has been updated.
Realtek ALC650 Drivers v3.50 2003/10/20
The ALC650 is an 18-bit, full duplex AC'97 2.2 compatible stereo audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio and AMR/CNR based designs.
nVidia Detonator 52.16 for Windows 2000/XP
After last nights Detonator release, we were missing Detonator 52.16 for Windows 2000/XP! well fear not Hanners at Elitebastards has snagged them for us!
That's right, as something of an exclusive for you lucky people we here at Elite Bastards have managed to get hold of nVidia's latest Detonator 52.16 driver set for Windows 2000 and XP, and as such they are now available for download.
That's right, as something of an exclusive for you lucky people we here at Elite Bastards have managed to get hold of nVidia's latest Detonator 52.16 driver set for Windows 2000 and XP, and as such they are now available for download.
nVidia Detonator 52.14 & 52.16 Released
Thanks to Glow Worm we have nVidia Detonator 52.14 & 52.16 for windows 9x/Me/2000/XP. Update: Thanks to Majorgeeks.com and Link-empire.com we have some Mirrors.