Windows 9x nForce Drivers - Unified Driver Version 4.20 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.

Products Supported:
nForce3
nForce3 Pro
nForce2
nForce

If you have previously downloaded the 2.41 or 2.42 nForce kits and have experienced any problems please follow these instructions on how to re-install previous drivers.

Version: 4.20
Release Date: May 10, 2004
U.S. English
File Size: 4.2 MB
WHQL Certified

Downloads
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Release Notes

• WHQL certified kit
• 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 1024×768 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 application

 Windows 9x Driver Versions

• Audio driver 4.31
• Audio utilities 4.31
• Ethernet driver 4.16
• GART driver 3.77 (WHQL)
• Memory controller driver 3.38 (WHQL)
• SMBus driver 4.04 (WHQL)
• Installer 4.31

Installation Notes

• Windows 98SE users should set the desired display mode (resolution and color depth) before restarting the system.
• USB 2.0 is not supported in this package. Contact your product manufacturer for 3rd party drivers to enable this feature.
• Please note that only Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows Millennium Edition are supported. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported.
• 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.