Driver Update: Nvidia GeForce/ION 190.38 Beta
Nvidia developers have released a new beta version of their GeForce/ION drivers, identified by the version number 190.38. These drivers support video cards with a GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100 and 200 series GPU or an ION GPU, in combination with Windows XP, Vista or 7 in both 32bit and 64bit performances. The list of changes looks like this:
New in Release 190.38:
- 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.
Fixed Issues–Windows 7 32-bit
Single GPU Resolved Issues:
- GeForce GTX 285: When setting a custom resolution on the secondary Dualview display using the NVIDIA Control Panel “Manage Custom Resolutions” page, the primary display switches to the newly created resolution. [539807]
Fixed Issues–Windows 7 64 bit
Single GPU Resolved Issues:
- GeForce GTX 285: When setting a custom resolution on the secondary Dualview display using the NVIDIA Control Panel “Manage Custom Resolutions” page, the primary display switches to the newly created resolution. [539807]
Fixed Issues–Windows Vista 64-bit
Single GPU Resolved Issues:
- GeForce 9800 GX2: The system does not resume from Standby mode. [558284]
Fixed Issues–Windows XP 32-bit
Single GPU Resolved Issues and Changes:
- GeForce 200 Series, GeForce 8800 GTS: Blue‐screen or system hang occurs when the NVIDIA Control Panel‐>Adjust Video Color Settings page is opened. [553446]
Multi-GPU Resolved Issues and Changes:
- [SLI], GeForce 9 Series, GeForce 8 Series: There is no display after switching the SLI display to the slave GPU. [357511]
- [SLI], GeForce 8500 GT: Hellgate London–objects flicker and corruption occurs in the game. [447271]
The drivers are available in the following flavors:
Windows Vista/7 32-bit (English – International)
Windows Vista/7 64-bit (English – International)
Windows XP 32 bit (English – International)
Windows XP 64 bit (English – International)
Version number | 190.38 beta |
Release status | beta |
Operating systems | Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows XP Media Center 2005, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64 |
Website | Nvidia |
Download | http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us |
License type | Freeware |