Driver update: nVidia Forceware 57.30 64-bit

Anonymous: 101325 has new ForceWare drivers on the nVidia site discovers† This release is numbered 57.30 and will only work on the 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The package can be downloaded from this link be brought down. In these new 64-bit ForceWare drivers, nVidia has included support for the GeForce 5700 and 5700 Ultra cards. In addition, it is possible to use separate settings for applications and games with the help of profiles. The following release notes have been made available by the company:

Release Highlights

• For use with Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition for Extended Systems. Please visit Microsoft’s website for more information on this operating system.
• Adds support for GeForce 5700 and GeForce 5700 Ultra
• Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and OpenGL® 1.5 support
• Supports application profiles for custom image quality and performance modes for all of your applications and games.
• NVIDIA nView 3.5 Multi-display technology
• Advanced Microsoft® Internet Explorer® popup blocker
• Industries only Display Gridlines technology
• Improved HDTV Y Pr Pb component out support for 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats*

* HDTV Y Pr Pb component out requires compatible hardware. Please consult your graphics board manufacturer to find out if your product supports it.