This article provides information about the Nvidia GeForce Ion Notebook Graphics Drivers 266.58 WHQL, specifically designed for systems running Windows XP 32-bit. This driver package, part of the NVIDIA Verde Notebook Driver Program, aims to deliver enhanced performance and features to a range of NVIDIA notebook GPUs. However, before proceeding with the installation, it’s crucial to understand the program’s guidelines and compatibility considerations.
Understanding the NVIDIA Verde Notebook Driver Program
The NVIDIA Verde Notebook Driver Program offers reference drivers intended for use with supported NVIDIA notebook GPUs. It’s essential to recognize that notebook original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) often provide customized, certified drivers tailored to specific notebook models on their websites. NVIDIA strongly recommends consulting your notebook OEM for the most suitable software updates, as OEMs may not provide technical support for issues arising from the use of these reference drivers.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before downloading and installing the Nvidia GeForce Ion Notebook Graphics Drivers 266.58 WHQL, consider the following crucial steps:
- GPU Compatibility: Verify that your notebook’s GPU is listed in the "Products Supported" section below. Installing the driver on an unsupported GPU can lead to system instability or malfunction.
- System Backup: Creating a backup of your current system configuration is highly recommended. This precaution allows you to revert to a previous state if any issues occur during or after the driver installation.
- Dell Software Update (If Applicable): If you own a Dell Inspiron 1420, Dell XPS M1330, Dell XPS M1530, or Dell Latitude D630/D630c, it is imperative to first install the specified Dell software update before installing these graphics drivers.
Release Highlights and New Features
The Nvidia GeForce Ion Notebook Graphics Drivers 266.58 WHQL marks the initial release from the Release 265 driver family (versions 265.xx to 269.xx). This driver package introduces a range of enhancements and new features, including performance improvements, updated SLI profiles, and support for the latest technologies.
Performance Enhancements
- Significant performance gains for GeForce 400 Series GPUs in various PC games compared to the Release 260 drivers.
- Improved performance specifically for Final Fantasy XI on GeForce 400 Series GPUs.
NVIDIA SLI Updates
The driver includes updated and new SLI profiles for improved multi-GPU performance in the following games:
- New SLI Profiles: Alien vs. Triangles Demo, Endless City Demo, Lionheart: Kings Crusade, Moscow Racer: Legends of USSR, Rift: Planes of Telara, Shaun White Skateboarding.
- Enhanced SLI Profiles: Age of Conan, Arcania: Gothic 4, Civilization V – DX11, Lost Planet 2, World Of Warcraft.
Other Notable Features
- HD Audio Driver: Installs HD Audio driver version 1.1.13.1.
- PhysX System Software: Upgrades the PHYSX System Software to version 9.10.0514.
- Adobe CS5 Support: Enables support for new GPU-accelerated features within Adobe CS5.
- Adobe Flash 10.1 Acceleration: Supports GPU acceleration for smoother online HD video playback with Adobe Flash 10.1.
- MotionDSP vReveal Support: Compatible with the latest version of MotionDSP’s vReveal video enhancement software, adding support for HD output.
- OpenCL 1.0 Support: Provides OpenCL 1.0 (Open Computing Language) support for all GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
- OpenGL Support: Supports OpenGL 3.3 for GeForce 8-series and later GPUs and OpenGL 4.1 on GeForce 400 series and later GPUs.
- International Driver Availability: Users with non-US English operating systems can select their preferred language and download the appropriate international driver.
Supported Products
The Nvidia GeForce Ion Notebook Graphics Drivers 266.58 WHQL is compatible with a wide array of NVIDIA notebook GPUs, with some exceptions. The following GPUs are supported:
GeForce 400M Series: GTX 480M, GTX 470M, GTX 460M, GT 445M, GT 435M, GT 425M, GT 420M, GT 415M
GeForce 300M Series: GTS 360M, GTS 350M, GTS 250M, GT 335M, GT 330M, GT 325M, GT 320M, 310M, 305M
GeForce 200M Series: GT 230M, GT 240M, G210M, GTX 285M, GTX 280M, GTX 260M, GT 220M
GeForce 100M Series: G 110M, GT 130M, GTS 160M, G 105M, G 103M, G 102M, GT 120M
GeForce 9 Series: 9600 GT, 9400
GeForce 9M Series: 9400M G, 9650M GS, 9200M GS, 9500M GS, 9400M GS, 9800M GS, 9300M GS, 9800M GT, 9100M G, 9800M GTS, 9500M G, 9700M GT, 9600M GS, 9650M GT, 9400M, 9300M G, 9800M GTX, 9600M GT, 9700M GTS
GeForce 8M Series: 8800M GTS, 8600M GT, 8400M GT, 8200M G, 8800M GTX, 8800M GS, 8600M GS, 8400M G, 8700M GT, 8400M GS
Quadro FX Notebook Series: 5000M, FX 3800M, FX 3700M, FX 360M, FX 1600M, FX 380M, FX 370M, FX 3600M, FX 2800M, FX 2700M, FX 880M, FX 770M, FX 570M, FX 1800M, FX 1700M
Quadro NVS Notebook Series: NVS 2100M, NVS 5100M, NVS 3100M, NVS 150M, NVS 160M, NVS 140M, NVS 320M, NVS 130M, NVS 135M
ION Notebook Series: ION (Notebooks), ION LE (Notebooks)
Important Notes
- Notebooks equipped with Hybrid Power technology using Intel chipsets are not supported by this driver release.
- Sony has joined the Verde program with support for specific VAIO notebooks: Sony F Series with NVIDIA GeForce 310M and Sony F Series with NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M. Other Sony VAIO notebooks are not currently supported; consult Sony for driver support.
Download Links
You can download the Nvidia GeForce Ion Notebook Graphics Drivers 266.58 WHQL for Windows XP 32-bit from the following sources:
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- Guru3D: (Replace with actual Guru3D link)
- FileHippo: (Replace with actual FileHippo link)
- DriverGuide: (Replace with actual DriverGuide link)
- Nvidia Official Website: (Search on the official Nvidia website for archived drivers)
Before installing the Nvidia GeForce Ion Notebook Graphics Drivers 266.58 WHQL, always ensure the driver is compatible with your system. Remember to back up your system before installing the Nvidia GeForce Ion Notebook Graphics Drivers 266.58 WHQL. The Nvidia GeForce Ion Notebook Graphics Drivers 266.58 WHQL offers performance enhancements and new features for supported GPUs.