This article provides information regarding the Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 275.27 Beta, specifically designed for the Windows XP 32-bit operating system. This driver package is part of the Release 275 family of drivers from Nvidia, encompassing versions 275.xx to 279.xx. More detailed information about this driver family can be found on the official GeForce website: https://www.geforce.com/#/News/articles/r275-driver/.
The Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 275.27 Beta represents a significant update for users of older Nvidia graphics cards running on Windows XP 32-bit. This driver package aims to provide enhanced performance, stability, and compatibility with newer software and technologies.
Compatibility and Supported GPUs
The driver package offers broad compatibility, supporting a wide range of Nvidia desktop GPUs. Specifically, it supports the following series:
- GeForce 6 series
- GeForce 7 series
- GeForce 8 series
- GeForce 9 series
- GeForce 100 series
- GeForce 200 series
- GeForce 300 series
- GeForce 400 series
- GeForce 500 series
- ION desktop GPUs
This extensive support ensures that users with older Nvidia graphics cards can benefit from the improvements and features included in this driver release. The package also includes the 3D Vision Controller driver, allowing users with compatible hardware to experience stereoscopic 3D gaming and other applications.
Here’s a more granular breakdown of the supported products:
GeForce 500 Series: GTX 590, GTX 580, GTX 570, GTX 560 Ti, GTX 560, GTX 550 Ti, GT 545, GT 530, GT 520
GeForce 400 Series: GTX 480, GTX 470, GTX 465, GTX 460 SE, GTX 460, GTS 450, GT 440, GT 430, GT 420
GeForce 300 Series: GT 340, GT 330, GT 320, 315, 310
GeForce 200 Series: GTX 295, GTX 285, GTX 280, GTX 275, GTX 260, GTS 250, GTS 240, GT 240, GT 230, GT 220, G210, 210, 205
GeForce 100 Series: GT 140, GT 130, GT 120, G 100
GeForce 9 Series: 9800 GX2, 9800 GTX/GTX+, 9800 GT, 9600 GT, 9600 GSO, 9600 GS, 9500 GT, 9500 GS, 9400 GT, 9400, 9300 GS, 9300 GE, 9300, 9200, 9100
GeForce 8 Series: 8800 Ultra, 8800 GTX, 8800 GTS 512, 8800 GTS, 8800 GT, 8800 GS, 8600 GTS, 8600 GT, 8600 GS, 8500 GT, 8400 SE, 8400 GS, 8400, 8300 GS, 8300, 8200 / nForce 730a, 8200, 8100 / nForce 720a
GeForce 7 Series: 7950 GX2, 7950 GT, 7900 GTX, 7900 GT/GTO, 7900 GS, 7800 SLI, 7800 GTX, 7800 GS, 7650 GS, 7600 LE, 7600 GT, 7600 GS, 7550 LE, 7500 LE, 7350 LE, 7300 SE / 7200 GS, 7300 LE, 7300 GT, 7300 GS, 7150 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7100 GS, 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 620i, 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a, 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i, 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i, 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a
GeForce 6 Series: 6800 XT, 6800 XE, 6800 Ultra, 6800 LE, 6800 GT, 6800 GS/XT, 6800 GS, 6800, 6700 XL, 6610 XL, 6600 VE, 6600 LE, 6600 GT, 6600, 6500, 6250, 6200 TurboCache, 6200SE TurboCache, 6200 LE, 6200 A-LE, 6200, 6150SE nForce 430, 6150LE / Quadro NVS 210S, 6150 LE, 6150, 6100 nForce 420, 6100 nForce 405, 6100 nForce 400, 6100
ION Series: ION LE, ION
Key Features and Enhancements of the Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 275.27 Beta
While specific details regarding GPU support and performance improvements are not explicitly listed in the provided text, the driver package includes several notable features and enhancements:
- HD Audio Driver: Installs HD Audio driver version 1.2.23.3, ensuring proper audio output through HDMI connections.
- PhysX System Software: Installs PhysX System Software to version 9.10.0514, enabling GPU-accelerated physics effects in supported games and applications.
- Blu-ray 3D Support: Supports playback of Blu-ray 3D discs when connecting your GPU to an HDMI 1.4 3D TV. This feature requires compatible software from CyberLink, ArcSoft, Roxio, or Corel. Users should consult the Nvidia Blu-ray 3D website for GPU and system requirements.
- Adobe CS5 Acceleration: Supports the new GPU-accelerated features in Adobe CS5, potentially improving performance in applications like Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
- Adobe Flash 10.1 Acceleration: Supports GPU-acceleration for smoother online HD videos with Adobe Flash 10.1, enhancing the web browsing experience.
- MotionDSP vReveal Support: Supports the new version of MotionDSP’s video enhancement software, vReveal, which adds support for HD output. Nvidia customers can download a free version of vReveal that supports up to SD output.
- DirectCompute Support: Supports DirectCompute with Windows 7 and GeForce 8-series and later GPUs, enabling general-purpose computing on the GPU.
- OpenCL 1.0 Support: Supports OpenCL 1.0 (Open Computing Language) for all GeForce 8-series and later GPUs, allowing developers to utilize the GPU for parallel processing tasks.
- OpenGL Support: Supports OpenGL 3.3 for GeForce 8-series and later GPUs, and OpenGL 4.1 on GeForce 400 series and later GPUs, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of graphics applications and games.
- NVIDIA SLI Technology: 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, providing scalability for users with multiple Nvidia GPUs.
- GPU Overclocking and Temperature Monitoring: Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing Nvidia System Tools software, allowing users to fine-tune their GPU performance and monitor its health.
Installation and Additional Information
Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver from the Nvidia website. For a more detailed breakdown of features, changes, and known issues, consult the complete release notes: https://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/275.27/275.27-Win7-WinVista-Desktop-Release-Notes.pdf
Download Links
Here are several download links for the Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 275.27 Beta for Windows XP 32-bit:
- TechSpot: https://www.techspot.com/drivers/driver/file/information/15258/
- Softpedia: (Alternative Download Link – May require searching for the specific version)
- Guru3D: (Alternative Download Link – May require searching for the specific version)
- Nvidia Driver Archive: (Alternative Download Link – Navigate to the archive and search for the driver)
- DriverGuide: (Alternative Download Link – May require registration)
It is always recommended to download drivers from reputable sources to avoid malware or corrupted files. Ensure that the downloaded driver is specifically for Windows XP 32-bit.
The Nvidia GeForce Ion Graphics Drivers 275.27 Beta driver is a valuable update for users of older Nvidia GPUs on Windows XP 32-bit, providing potential performance improvements and expanded compatibility.