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:
ATI Catalyst 6.9 Performance Analysis
For the second month running, ATI have laid claim to a handful of performance improvements in their latest graphic driver release. Elite Bastards take a look at the applications cited in the driver's release notes on a number of different boards to check out the performance metrics for themselves.
SFFT Driver Alpha 41 - Voodoo3/4/5 - Windows 2000/XP/XP64
Fifth SFFT driver release, based on new Unified Architecture supporting by one package all Voodoo3 family, including Voodoo3 2000, Voodoo3 3000 and Voodoo3 3500 cards, as well as all 3dfx VSA-100 products and so Voodoo4 4500, Voodoo5 5500 and Voodoo5 6000 cards, is on line.
Logitech SetPoint 3.10
If you were using Logitech MouseWare with a Cordless Click! or a Cordless Click! Plus mouse, installing SetPoint on top of MouseWare will transfer control of your mouse from MouseWare to SetPoint. MouseWare will no longer recognize your mouse. If you were only using one mouse with MouseWare, you can now uninstall MouseWare and use SetPoint!
New SoundBlaster X-Fi Driver
New SoundBlaster X-Fi drivers are available for download at the Creative Labs site. This update should particulary be interesting for X-Fi Elite PRO users since it is the first non-beta driver for the X-Fi Elite Pro since November 15th 2005.
ATi Catalyst 6.9 with Control Panel
We have noticed that some people still prefer to use the old ATI Control Panel over the Catalyst Control Center. As a result I have decided to incorporate the Control Panel into the newly released Catalyst 6.9s.
NGOHQ
NGOHQ
ATi Claims Leadership In Vista Driver Stability
ATi has claimed leadership over NVIDIA in terms of Windows Vista driver stability and here are their claims and report findings :
VR-Zone
VR-Zone
nVidia ForceWare 91.52 Beta
We have spotted a new ForceWare driver. This set includes WHQL certification but, we were forced to break the WHQL signature in-order to add support for all GeForce series. The creation date on this driver is 8th of September, 2006. Since this driver came from an unofficial source ? consider it as a beta and use it at your own risk.
Official nVidia ForceWare 92.91 Beta
Here's a new set of Forceware Drivers in the shape of 92.91 for Windows 2000/XP and Windows XP 64-bit! Dated: 09/13/2006
SFFT Driver Alpha 40 - Voodoo3/4/5 - Windows 2000/XP/XP64
Fourth SFFT driver release, based on new Unified Architecture supporting by one package all Voodoo3 family, including Voodoo3 2000, Voodoo3 3000 and Voodoo3 3500 cards, as well as all 3dfx VSA-100 products and so Voodoo4 4500, Voodoo5 5500 and Voodoo5 6000 cards, is on line.
nVidia ForceWare 91.48 WHQL (x32/x64)
A new ForceWare driver package has been leaked to the web. This set includes WHQL certification and support for almost all GeForce series. Since this driver came from an unofficial source ? consider it as a beta and use it at your own risk.
VIA HyperionPro 5.10A
There are three main differences between a VIA Hyperion 4in1 driver package and a VIA HyperionPro package, detailed below. All other recommendations remain.
GF6 support Transparency Anti-Aliasing in Forceware 91.47?
There is a report from manufacturer on testing Forceware 91.47 WHQL that Transparency Anti-Aliasing is now supported not only by the latest GeForce 7100GS, but also Geforce 6200TC, seems that Transparency Anti-Aliasing is now enabled for NV44 family. Perhaps SLi is the unique function for GeForce 7100GS to distinguish from GeForce 6200TC.
NVIDIA ForceWare 91.47 Stereo Driver
We have a new 91.47 beta stereo driver for you this week thanks to a user who wishes to remain anonymous. Stereo drivers are intended to enable the NVIDIA stereo Control Panel for the support of 3D Glasses.
Guru of 3D
Guru of 3D
Catalyst Beta Driver for Windows Vista RC1
ATI is one of the first graphic providers to make a 32 and 64-bit driver that supports the Longhorn Display Driver Model (LDDM) ? the Microsoft Vista revolutionary graphic driver standard ? as well as the first to provide LDDM drivers for integrated graphics processors. By making LDDM drivers available more than a full year prior to Windows Vista release, ATI provides developers with a stable, feature-enabled and performance-optimized platform for application development.
ForceWare 96.33 for Windows Vista RC1
Updated NVIDIA® ForceWare drivers for Windows Vista? RC1 are available to download now. These drivers are only compatible with Windows Vista RC1 build 5600.16384.060829-2230 and higher, and should not be used with other versions of Windows Vista.
nForce - Windows Vista RC1 Drivers
NVIDIA released these beta drivers for Windows Vista RC1. The current ForceWare driver is a beta release that will enable you to test the basic features and capabilities of the new operating system.
NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver v1.9147
The NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver is a tweaked version of the NVIDIA ForceWare driver. The main purpose is to satisfy the users with better performance and image quality. The Driver has support for all Geforce cards.
Official nVidia ForceWare 91.47 WHQL
Here's a new set of Forceware Drivers in the shape of 91.47 WHQL for Windows 2000/XP and Windows XP 64-bit! They are compatible with most current GeForce graphics cards from NVIDIA! Date: September 1, 2006
Realtek AC97 Driver 3.92
Realtek released version 3.92 driver for their ALC AC97 audio chipsets. The driver supports all ALC series audio chipsets from ALC100 up to ALC850 mainly used as onboard sound on various motherboards.