Driver Update: Nvidia GeForce/Ion 197.41 WHQL
Nvidia has released new GeForce/Ion drivers especially for the GeForce GTX 470 and GTX 480. The drivers have been given back number 197.41 and are provided with a whql certification. As usual with Nvidia, the download page lists versions for Windows XP, Vista and 7, in both 32bit and 64bit versions. Below are the release notes that accompany these drivers:
Release Highlights:
- This is a WHQL-certified driver update for GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 470.
Bundled Components:
- installs PhysX system software version 9.10.0129.
- Installs HD Audio driver version 1.0.9.1.
3D Vision Driver:
GTX 400 Series Demos:
Technology and API Support:
- Supports CUDA Toolkit 3.0. see CUDA Zone for more details.
- Supports DirectCompute with Windows 7.
- Supports OpenCL 1.0 (Open Computing Language).
- Supports OpenGL 3.2.
- Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, 10, 11 and OpenGL.
The following downloads are available:
nVidia ForceWare 197.41 WHQL for Windows XP (32bit)
nVidia ForceWare 197.41 WHQL for Windows XP and Server 2003 (64bit)
nVidia ForceWare 197.41 WHQL for Windows Vista/7 (32bit)
nVidia ForceWare 197.41 WHQL for Windows Vista/7 (64bit)
Version number | 197.41 WHQL |
Release status | Final |
Operating systems | Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64 |
Website | nVidia |
Download | http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/win7_winvista_32bit_197.41_whql_uk.html |
File size | 89.60MB |
License type | Freeware |