Official nForce Driver 4.27 WHQL

**MIG-31** · Jul 19, 2004, 02:04 PM

Nvidia have just released a new set of nForce Drivers version 4.27 WHQL.

Version: 4.27
Release Date: July 19, 2004.

Installation Notes:
*Windows XP users must install Service Pack 1 prior to attempting to install this package. Failure to do so will result in the inability to support USB 2.0.
*Audio drivers will not install on the following nForce2 products: Chaintech 7NJS. Please use the drivers that come with these products to enable audio functionality.
*Installation of DirectX 9.0 or higher is required in order to use NVMixer.

Windows XP Driver Versions:
*Audio driver 4.42 (WHQL)
*Audio utilities 4.44
*Ethernet driver 4.42 (WHQL)
*GART driver 3.77 (WHQL)
*Memory controller driver 3.38 (WHQL)
*SMBus driver 4.04 (WHQL)
*Installer 4.46
*IDE NVIDIA driver 4.12 (WHQL)

Download mirrors: XP : WIN 2K : WIN98/ME

Release Notes

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

Candyman · Jul 19, 2004, 03:13 PM

Download the International Version 4.27 as the English version is really not the 4.27 set but indeed the 4.24 set.

The must have messed up on the files.

**MIG-31** · Jul 19, 2004, 03:27 PM

are you positive on that i have downloaded via the english mirror. and the file has saved as 4.27!!

germanjulian · Jul 19, 2004, 05:31 PM

remix?? i want one without audio drivers

Warpy · Jul 19, 2004, 06:13 PM

Will this update work with this motherboard?

ViRuS2k · Jul 19, 2004, 06:57 PM

erm funkymonkey YES lol there drivers built for NFORCE motherboards heh

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 20, 2004, 12:25 PM

Bwhahaa

Quote:

Originally posted by MIG-31
Nvidia have just released a new set of nForce Drivers version 4.27 WHQL.

Version: 4.27
Release Date: July 19, 2004.

Installation Notes:
*Windows XP users must install Service Pack 1 prior to attempting to install this package. Failure to do so will result in the inability to support USB 2.0.
*Audio drivers will not install on the following nForce2 products: Chaintech 7NJS. Please use the drivers that come with these products to enable audio functionality.
*Installation of DirectX 9.0 or higher is required in order to use NVMixer.

Windows XP Driver Versions:
*Audio driver 4.42 (WHQL)
*Audio utilities 4.44
*Ethernet driver 4.42 (WHQL)
*GART driver 3.77 (WHQL)
*Memory controller driver 3.38 (WHQL)
*SMBus driver 4.04 (WHQL)
*Installer 4.46
*IDE NVIDIA driver 4.12 (WHQL)

who wants these?

the 5.02's are out

*Audio driver version 4.42 (WHQL)
*Audio utility version 4.44
*Win2K ethernet driver version 4.40
*WinXP ethernet driver version 4.40
*Ethernet NRM driver version 4.42 (WHQL)
*Network management tools version 4.42
*GART driver version 4.40
*Memory controller driver version 4.40
*SMBus driver version 4.40
*Installer version 4.46
*Win2K IDE 2.6 driver version 4.46 (WHQL) with updated uninstaller files
*WinXP IDE 2.6 driver version 4.46 (WHQL) with updated uninstaller files

Swifty2003 · Jul 20, 2004, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
Bwhahaa

who wants these?

the 5.02's are out

*Audio driver version 4.42 (WHQL)
*Audio utility version 4.44
*Win2K ethernet driver version 4.40
*WinXP ethernet driver version 4.40
*Ethernet NRM driver version 4.42 (WHQL)
*Network management tools version 4.42
*GART driver version 4.40
*Memory controller driver version 4.40
*SMBus driver version 4.40
*Installer version 4.46
*Win2K IDE 2.6 driver version 4.46 (WHQL) with updated uninstaller files
*WinXP IDE 2.6 driver version 4.46 (WHQL) with updated uninstaller files

Not me

I've learned to stick with official drivers as far as motherboard drivers go

**MIG-31** · Jul 20, 2004, 12:48 PM

neon you seem to have forgotten.

it was me who posted these 5.02's just as i did with these.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 20, 2004, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Swifty2003
Not me

I've learned to stick with official drivers as far as motherboard drivers go

no differance

remember this is nvida where talking about many unoffical releases very very very few offical releases

Jul 19, 2004, 02:04 PM	#1
MIG-31 DH News MOD Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 42,608 Rep Power: 186 System Specs	Official nForce Driver 4.27 WHQL Nvidia have just released a new set of nForce Drivers version 4.27 WHQL. Version: 4.27 Release Date: July 19, 2004. Installation Notes: Windows XP users must install Service Pack 1 prior to attempting to install this package. Failure to do so will result in the inability to support USB 2.0. Audio drivers will not install on the following nForce2 products: Chaintech 7NJS. Please use the drivers that come with these products to enable audio functionality. Installation of DirectX 9.0 or higher is required in order to use NVMixer. Windows XP Driver Versions:* Audio driver 4.42 (WHQL) Audio utilities 4.44 Ethernet driver 4.42 (WHQL) GART driver 3.77 (WHQL) Memory controller driver 3.38 (WHQL) SMBus driver 4.04 (WHQL) Installer 4.46 IDE NVIDIA driver 4.12 (WHQL) Download mirrors: XP : WIN 2K : WIN98/ME Release Notes 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

Jul 19, 2004, 03:13 PM	#2
Candyman [DH] Lover! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 284 Rep Power: 0	Download the International Version 4.27 as the English version is really not the 4.27 set but indeed the 4.24 set. The must have messed up on the files. __________________ AMD Athlon XP 1700+ @ 2.53GHz Abit NF7-S v.2 Thermalright SP-97 w/ TT Smart Fan 2 2 x 512MB GeIL PC3500 Platinum DDR 2 x 120GB WD HDD - RAID-0 2 x 80GB Barracuda V HDD - RAID-0 ATI Radeon AIW 9800PRO SB Audigy 2 HP L2335 23" LCD (DVI-D) WinXP Pro SP2

Jul 19, 2004, 03:27 PM	#3
MIG-31 DH News MOD Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 42,608 Rep Power: 186 System Specs	are you positive on that i have downloaded via the english mirror. and the file has saved as 4.27!! __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!

Jul 19, 2004, 05:31 PM	#4
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Jul 19, 2004, 06:13 PM	#5
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,772 Rep Power: 0	Will this update work with this motherboard? __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Last edited by Warpy; Jul 19, 2004 at 06:20 PM.

Jul 19, 2004, 06:57 PM	#6
ViRuS2k DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,343 Rep Power: 57 System Specs	erm funkymonkey YES lol there drivers built for NFORCE motherboards heh

Jul 20, 2004, 12:48 PM	#9
MIG-31 DH News MOD Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 42,608 Rep Power: 186 System Specs	neon you seem to have forgotten. it was me who posted these 5.02's just as i did with these. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!