nVidia nForce WHQL Unified Drivers 4.27

[TechZ]

nVidia have released a new set of nForce drivers today at version 4.27 and WHQL certified. The Unified Driver supports all nForce platform processors. The UDP contains support for all nForce components in a single driver download and installation, making it simple to upgrade to the latest nForce drivers.

What's New:

• July 16, 2004: Updated kit to add support for International Languages
• Unified drivers with support for nForce, nForce2, and nForce3 products. This package does not include support for dual-processor systems.
• General compatibility fixes
• Audio Driver Improvements:
  • Introduced NVMixer – replaces SoundStorm Control Panel for all audio configuration tasks. Note that NVMixer operates best when run at 1024x768 16-bit color
  • Introduced improved AC ’97 / Soft Audio driver – adds EQ, speaker cloning, and speaker wizard support
  • Introduced Speaker Wizard – incorporates all NVSwap features, ensures correct speaker setup on analog or digital speaker systems
  • Introduced Cinesurround – virtual 5.1 mixdown to headphones or 2 speakers
  • Introduced new Environments – simple, preset driven sound environments
  • Enhanced ASIO support and added support for AC ’97 / Soft Audio systems
  • Added user adjustable “rear channel creation” support – adds off, clone, reverb and delay
  • Added support for Realtek ALC655 codecs, Realtek ALC658 codecs, and 7.1 support for Realtek ALC850 codecs
  • Added support for WMV-HD audio streams and WaveFormatExtensible calls
  • Improved playback of mono content
  • Addressed audio issues in numerous games and applications
• Storage Driver Improvements:
  • Support for Serial ATA controllers
  • Full NVIDIA RAID functionality on supported platforms
  • Improved compatibility with 3rd-party drive management, CD ripping and recording software.
  • Automatic DMA-mode fall-back when data errors are present due to poor cabling
  • Improved handling of various storage devices

Download for: Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows 98/ME
News source: nVidia

[Stalemate]

This might fix up my soundchip issue with the microphone not working.

Thanks.

[TechZ]

You use and nForce based chipset?

[Josey]

So far I'm VERY VERY unhappy w/the new drivers on my DFI NFII Ultra...since installing, I've had more Bluescreens than I care for...

Just a friendly message