This article provides information regarding the Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 266.35 Beta release, designed for Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. This driver package marks the initial release within the Release 265 family of drivers, spanning versions 265.xx to 269.xx. More details about this driver family can be found on GeForce.com.
This driver package provides support for a wide array of Nvidia desktop GPUs, encompassing the GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 series, along with ION desktop GPUs.
Key Features and Improvements in the Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 266.35 Beta
The Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 266.35 Beta release introduces several enhancements and new features, focusing on GPU support, performance improvements, visual quality enhancements, and updates to Nvidia’s 3D Vision technology.
GPU Support
The primary update is the inclusion of support for the newly launched GeForce GTX 580 and GeForce GTX 570 GPUs. This ensures that users with these latest cards can leverage the full potential of their hardware.
Performance Enhancements
Significant performance gains are observed in the GeForce 400 and 500 Series GPUs when compared to the previous Release 260 drivers. These improvements are particularly noticeable in various PC games running on Windows 7. It’s important to note that actual performance gains may vary depending on the specific GPU model and the overall system configuration.
Here’s a breakdown of performance improvements observed with the GeForce GTX 580:
- Up to 7% increase in Battlefield Bad Company 2 (1920×1200, 4xAA/16xAF)
- Up to 12% increase in Battleforge (SLI 1920×1200, 4xAA/16xAF, Very High)
- Up to 11% increase in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (SLI 1920×1200, 4xAA/16xAF)
- Up to 7% increase in Dirt 2 (SLI 1920×1200, 4xAA/16xAF)
- Up to 7% increase in Far Cry 2 (1920×1200, 4xAA/16xAF)
- Up to 5% increase in Just Cause 2 (1920×1200, 4xAA/16xAF, Dark Tower)
- Up to 5% increase in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat (SLI – 1920×1200, 4xAA/16xAF)
- Up to 9% increase in Stone Giant (SLI 1920×1200, DOF on)
- Up to 8% increase in Unigine Heaven v2.1 (SLI 1920×1200, 4xAA/16xAF)
Furthermore, the drivers also improve performance in Final Fantasy XI when using GeForce 400 and 500 Series GPUs.
Visual Quality Improvements
The Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 266.35 Beta introduces ambient occlusion support for Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty. Ambient occlusion is a rendering technique that enhances the quality of lighting, shadows, and depth perception, resulting in a more immersive and visually appealing gaming experience. More information about Ambient Occlusion can be found on GeForce.com.
Nvidia 3D Vision Updates
The installation process for 3D Vision has been modified with the Release 260 and 265 drivers. Users are advised to consult the provided knowledgebase article for detailed information regarding these changes.
Key 3D Vision updates include:
- 3DVisionLive.com Beta 2 Support: Adds support for 3D photo sharing and viewing, new 3D video clips, and several bug fixes.
- 3D Vision Window Mode Support: Expands support to several games and applications, including Aion, Crazy Racing Kart Rider, Crossfire, Dragon Nest, EverQuest 2, Guild Wars 2, NED, PopKart, QQ Dance QQ, QQ Xian Xia, Tian Long Ba Bu, World of Warcraft – Burning Crusade, World of Warcraft – Wrath of the Lich King, Xun Xian, Zhu Xian 2, and Google Earth.
- New 3D Vision Monitor and Projector Support: Adds support for new 3D Vision Desktop LCD monitors such as Hannstar HS233, I-O Data 3D231XBR, Lenovo L2363dwA, and Planar SA2311W. Also includes support for new 3D Vision projectors like Acer X1261P and Sanyo PDG-DXL2000.
- New DLP HDTV Support: Extends support to various Mitsubishi DLP HDTV models.
- Updated 3D Vision Game Profiles: Adds and updates 3D Vision game profiles for numerous titles, including Arcania: Gothic 4, Crazy Racing Kart Rider, Crossfire, Darksiders, DC Universe Online, Dragon Nest, Front Mission Evolved, Guild Wars 2, Hank Haney’s World Golf, Lineage 2, Medal of Honor (2010) Multiplayer and Single Player, NED, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, NVIDIA Demo: Aliens vs. Triangles and Endless City, PopKart, QQ Dance QQ, QQ Xian Xia Zhuan QQ, Tian Long Ba Bu, TRON: Evolution, Vizerra (fullscreen version), World Rally Championship 2010, and Xun Xian. The profiles for Lost Planet 2 and Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 have also been updated.
Nvidia Surround
This release improves performance for 3-way and 4-way SLI configurations in NVIDIA Surround setups. The supported game list for 3D Vision Surround and NVIDIA Surround has been updated; refer to the 3D Vision Surround webpage for a comprehensive list.
Nvidia SLI
The Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 266.35 Beta adds SLI profiles for the following PC games:
- Alien vs. Triangles Demo
- Endless City Demo
- Lionheart: Kings Crusade
- Moscow Racer: Legends of USSR
- Rift: Planes of Telara
- Shaun White Skateboarding
SLI profiles have also been enhanced for the following PC games:
- Age of Conan
- Arcania: Gothic 4
- Civilization V – DX11
- Lost Planet 2
- World Of Warcraft
Other Notable Changes
- HD Audio driver updated to version 1.1.13.1.
- PhysX System Software updated to version 9.10.0514.
- Supports Blu-ray 3D disc playback when connecting the GPU to an HDMI 1.4 3D TV. Compatible software from CyberLink, ArcSoft, Roxio, or Corel is required.
- Supports lossless DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD audio bitstreaming for compatible Blu-ray movies with GeForce GTX 460, GTS 450, and GT 430 GPUs.
- Supports high definition 24-bit, 96 and 192 KHz multi-channel audio sampling rate for compatible Blu-ray movies with GeForce 400 and 500 series, GT 240, GT 220, and 210 GPUs.
- Supports new GPU-accelerated features in Adobe CS5.
- Supports GPU-acceleration for smoother online HD videos with Adobe Flash 10.1.
- Supports the new version of MotionDSP’s video enhancement software, vReveal, which adds support for HD output.
- Supports DirectCompute with Windows 7 and GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
- Supports OpenCL 1.0 for all GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
- Supports OpenGL 3.3 for GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
- Supports OpenGL 4.1 on GeForce 400 series and later GPUs.
- Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, DirectX 11, and OpenGL, including 3-way SLI, Quad SLI, and SLI support on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards.
- Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
Supported Products
The driver package supports a comprehensive range of Nvidia GeForce and ION GPUs:
- GeForce 500 Series: GTX 580, GTX 570
- GeForce 400 Series: GTX 460 SE, GTX 465, GTX 480, GTX 470, GTS 450, GT 430, GTX 460
- GeForce 200 Series: GT 220, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 285, 205, GTS 250, GTX 275, GT 230, G210, GTS 240, 210, GT 240, GTX 295
- GeForce 100 Series: GT 130, GT 140, GT 120, G 100
- GeForce 9 Series: 9100, 9300, 9300 GS, 9500 GT, 9400, 9800 GTX/GTX+, 9600 GS, 9600 GT, 9400 GT, 9800 GT, 9200, 9600 GSO, 9300 GE, 9800 GX2, 9500 GS
- GeForce 8 Series: 8300, 8400 GS, 8600 GS, 8200, 8500 GT, 8400, 8400 SE, 8300 GS, 8200 / nForce 730a, 8800 GT, 8800 GTS, 8600 GTS, 8600 GT, 8800 GTX, 8800 GS, 8800 Ultra, 8100 / nForce 720a, 8800 GTS 512
- GeForce 7 Series: 7500 LE, 7600 GT, 7350 LE, 7900 GTX, 7100 GS, 7300 GS, 7650 GS, 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i, 7600 GS, 7950 GT, 7550 LE, 7800 GTX, 7800 SLI, 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a, 7900 GT/GTO, 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a, 7300 LE, 7950 GX2, 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 620i, 7900 GS, 7600 LE, 7300 SE / 7200 GS, 7800 GS, 7300 GT, 7150 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
- GeForce 6 Series: 6600 LE, 6100, 6600 GT, 6200 LE, 6100 nForce 405, 6700 XL, 6150LE / Quadro NVS 210S, 6800, 6100 nForce 420, 6800 XT, 6150, 6500, 6800 GS, 6800 Ultra, 6600 VE, 6200SE TurboCache, 6800 XE, 6200 A-LE, 6200 TurboCache, 6800 GS/XT, 6100 nForce 400, 6250, 6610 XL, 6800 LE, 6150 LE, 6150SE nForce 430, 6200, 6600, 6800 GT
- ION Series: ION, ION LE
Download Links
You can download the Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 266.35 Beta from the following locations:
Alternative Download Links:
- Softpedia: (Replace with valid Softpedia link if available)
- Guru3D: (Replace with valid Guru3D link if available)
- DriverGuide: (Replace with valid DriverGuide link if available)
- Nvidia Official Website: (Link to the official driver archive if available, may require searching)
- FileHorse: (Replace with valid FileHorse link if available)
Note: Always ensure that you download drivers from reputable sources to avoid malware or corrupted files. Verify the file integrity after downloading. Remember to choose the driver package appropriate for your specific operating system (Windows Vista or Windows 7) and system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).