OCWorkbench has posted new bios updates for the EPoX 8RDA+ and 8RDA3+ motherboards
Warp2Search send words that new nVidia nForce WHQL Drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows XP are available
Symantec has released a new virus definitions update for Norton Antivirus. Thanks APK.
Thanks Giangi. ATI has released new Catalyst 3.4 drivers.
nVidia has released new Detonator drivers for Windows XP and Windows 2000
Creative has released EAX ADVANCED HD Performance Beta drivers for the Sound Blaster Audigy series. Thanks Blade Runner.
DirectX 9a redistributable is available. Thanks Rick.
AMD has released new AMD-8000
Series Core Logic (Chipset) Drivers for Windows 2003 Server. Thanks Mark.
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Series Core Logic (Chipset) Drivers for Windows 2003 Server. Thanks Mark.Read more
Warp2Search send words that ATI Catalyst 3.3 has been released earlier by 3rd party OEM
Matrox has updated the Parhelia game utility "Apptimiser" last month. Thanks Phil.
Thanks Phil. Matrox has released a new Parhelia video driver
This is an automated self-installer of Logitech MouseWare. This release of MouseWare features support for Windows XP. For your convenience, Logitech has localized versions of this software.
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OCWorkbench has posted a review on the ABIT NF7-S motherboard
OC Workbench has posted an EPoX 4PEA800 review
Lately, we see that a number of companies are releasing updated revisions of their best selling mainboard to support the upcoming P4 800Mhz CPUs. 4PEA800 is just one of these boards that promises support through overclocking.Read more
As we know, 845PE chipset supports Hyperthreading and DDR333 and unofficial DDR354. This definitely makes it one of the best chipset to be regarded as the low range segment once Springdale chipset mainboard appears. The EPoX 4PEA800 does aims to offer a low price solution with mininum features that is good enough to even run the future CPUs.
EPoX 4PEA800 offers the standard feature set like 6-channel audio, 2 DIMM slots for expansion of memory, AGP 4x, Debug LED, USB 2.0, Overclocking features. There are external connectors on board for use with S/PDIF connectors and additional USB bracket.
In fact, most of the board's features are quite standard except the BIOS which allows a wide range of voltage adjustments and FSB. CPU Vcore adjustments are necessary if you wish to overclock your CPU. The FSB range is from 90 ~ 250 at 1Mhz stepping with mutiple options to run in async mode DDR333 and unofficial DDR354. On the EPoX 4PEA800, you can select up to +0.35v of the default voltage. That is to say a possible 2.00v can be supplied to your P4 processor. AGP voltage up to +0.70v of default. e.g. up to 2.2v from 1.5v. On DIMM voltage, EPoX 4PEA800 allows you to set it up to +0.7v of default which is 3.2v.
Thanks Robert for this tip:
Upgraded to Adaptec ASPI 4.70. Ran ASPIchk and it showed everything was installed and functioning properly; however, ripping program kept defaulting back to WinNT native calls and rips of audio were riddled with popping and cracking. Then upgraded to ASPI 4.71.2 and the same thing happened. Found a batch install program called ForceASPI (v1.7) at http://aspi.radified.com under heading "Force ASPI" which installs 4.60 (build 1021) automatically and painlessly. Now everything runs beautifully - no more crappy audio rips.
Upgraded to Adaptec ASPI 4.70. Ran ASPIchk and it showed everything was installed and functioning properly; however, ripping program kept defaulting back to WinNT native calls and rips of audio were riddled with popping and cracking. Then upgraded to ASPI 4.71.2 and the same thing happened. Found a batch install program called ForceASPI (v1.7) at http://aspi.radified.com under heading "Force ASPI" which installs 4.60 (build 1021) automatically and painlessly. Now everything runs beautifully - no more crappy audio rips.
Inteh has released a new version of the Chipset Installation Utility
New nVidia detonator drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows XP are available
Thanks Blade Runner, Adagio & Ingo. ATI has released new Catalyst 3.2 drivers:
ATI Control Panel
Vesion: 6.14.10.4029
Filesize: 4.66MB
Windows XP/2K Driver
Vesion: 6.14.01.6307
Filesize: 5.87MB
Windows ME/98 Driver
Vesion: 4.14.01.9088
Filesize: 6.55MB
WDM Capture Driver
Version: 6.14.01.6184v1
File size: 3.27MB
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Rage3D has posted also some info on Catalyst 3.2:
ATI Control Panel
Vesion: 6.14.10.4029
Filesize: 4.66MB
Windows XP/2K Driver
Vesion: 6.14.01.6307
Filesize: 5.87MB
Windows ME/98 Driver
Vesion: 4.14.01.9088
Filesize: 6.55MB
WDM Capture Driver
Version: 6.14.01.6184v1
File size: 3.27MB
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Rage3D has posted also some info on Catalyst 3.2:
ATI Multimedia Center 8.1 has been released. Thanks Ingo.
This package upgrades the Sound Blaster Live! driver and enhances the overall product performance on Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The package also upgrades core applications including Audio HQ and Surround Mixer for optimal Sound Blaster Live! performance.
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Creative has released an updated version of PlayCenter 3
MajorGeeks mirror the nVidia Detonator 43.00 from PNY
Download for Windows 2000/XP
Download for Windows 9x/ME
Download for Windows 2000/XP
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Thanks Hal9000. Matrox released PowerDesk drivers package version 5.88.061 for Windows 2000/XP for the following graphic cards: G550, G450 MMS, G450, G400, G200 MMS, G200 MMS with TV Tuner, Millennium G200, Mystique G200
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Warp2Search send words that PNY has posted Detonator 43.00 drivers
Thanks Technique. Asus has released the final bios for the A7N8X (both deluxe and regular) motherboards:
Bios A7N8X 1002.A Final
Bios A7N8X Deluxe 1002.A Final
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Bios A7N8X 1002.A Final
Bios A7N8X Deluxe 1002.A Final
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Creative has released Creative WebCam Drivers version 1.02.08
Hardware Extreme send words that nVidia has released new Detonator drivers for Windows 2000/XP
Creative has released Creative MediaSource version 1.00.57
Ati has posted new Catalyst 3.1 Drivers. Thanks Giangi.
And the fixlist is as follows:
- Running the Retest All option found in the SMARTGART tab no longer results in the AGP setting not returning to its original default value of 4X (Windows XP)
- Dragging a DVD playback window back and forth between the extended desktop and primary desktop no longer results in display corruption in the DVD playback window (Windows XP)
- Setting the display to 1024x768 32bpp followed by changing the AGP speed setting in the Smartgart Control Panel no longer results in the new speed setting not taking effect (Windows XP)
- Running Nascar 2003 and switching the render option to OpenGL, followed by selecting the ShadowChange replay option no longer results in display corruption of the shadow (Windows XP)
- Running the game Dungeon Siege with the display set to 1024x768 32bpp and AntiAliasing enabled no longer results in texture corruption (Windows XP)
- Enabling the TVOut option no longer results in display corruption on both the TV and CRT displays (Windows XP)
- Ending a 3DS Max session under Windows XP with the RADEON 9700 installed no longer results in the Task Manager indicating that the 3DS Max session is still running (Windows XP)
- Selecting the female option within the game Neverwinter Nights no longer results in the system not responding (Windows 2000)
- Playing the game Mafia, with the display set to 1024x768 32bpp and details set to high, no longer results in the graphics flickering and display corruption (Windows ME)
Running the game Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 with all options set to maximum and the display set to 1024x768 32bpp results in a system hang (Windows ME)
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And the fixlist is as follows:
- Running the Retest All option found in the SMARTGART tab no longer results in the AGP setting not returning to its original default value of 4X (Windows XP)
- Dragging a DVD playback window back and forth between the extended desktop and primary desktop no longer results in display corruption in the DVD playback window (Windows XP)
- Setting the display to 1024x768 32bpp followed by changing the AGP speed setting in the Smartgart Control Panel no longer results in the new speed setting not taking effect (Windows XP)
- Running Nascar 2003 and switching the render option to OpenGL, followed by selecting the ShadowChange replay option no longer results in display corruption of the shadow (Windows XP)
- Running the game Dungeon Siege with the display set to 1024x768 32bpp and AntiAliasing enabled no longer results in texture corruption (Windows XP)
- Enabling the TVOut option no longer results in display corruption on both the TV and CRT displays (Windows XP)
- Ending a 3DS Max session under Windows XP with the RADEON
9700 installed no longer results in the Task Manager indicating that the 3DS Max session is still running (Windows XP)- Selecting the female option within the game Neverwinter Nights no longer results in the system not responding (Windows 2000)
- Playing the game Mafia, with the display set to 1024x768 32bpp and details set to high, no longer results in the graphics flickering and display corruption (Windows ME)
Running the game Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 with all options set to maximum and the display set to 1024x768 32bpp results in a system hang (Windows ME)
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Creative has released an Audigy 2 DriverPack
Asus has released the follow two bios updates:
Bios A7V8X 1012 - 01 Beta (for Retail Version with 512k BIOS Chip)
Bios P4B533-VM 1007 - 01 Beta
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Bios A7V8X 1012 - 01 Beta (for Retail Version with 512k BIOS Chip)
Bios P4B533-VM 1007 - 01 Beta
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Creative has released a new firmware for the NOMAD Jukebox Zen
Creative has released new Creative WebCam Pro eX Drivers
Asus has released new bios updates for the Asus A7V series of motherboards:
Bios A7V333 1016 Final (=1016 - 02 Beta)
Bios A7V333-X 1003 Final (=1003 - 08 Beta)
Bios A7V8X 1011 Final (=1011 - 10 Beta) for Retail Version with 512k BIOS Chip only
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Bios A7V333 1016 Final (=1016 - 02 Beta)
Bios A7V333-X 1003 Final (=1003 - 08 Beta)
Bios A7V8X 1011 Final (=1011 - 10 Beta) for Retail Version with 512k BIOS Chip only
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