nVidia has released new nforce platform drivers. Thanks sam42
Version: 4.24Read more
Release Date: May 10, 2004.
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
o Introduced NVMixer – replaces SoundStorm Control Panel for all audio configuration tasks. Note that NVMixer operates best when run at 1024x768 16-bit color
o Introduced improved AC ’97 / Soft Audio driver – adds EQ, speaker cloning, and speaker wizard support
o Introduced Speaker Wizard – incorporates all NVSwap features, ensures correct speaker setup on analog or digital speaker systems
o Introduced Cinesurround – virtual 5.1 mixdown to headphones or 2 speakers
o Introduced new Environments – simple, preset driven sound environments
o Enhanced ASIO support and added support for AC ’97 / Soft Audio systems
o Added user adjustable “rear channel creation” support – adds off, clone, reverb and delay
o Added support for Realtek ALC655 codecs, Realtek ALC658 codecs, and 7.1 support for Realtek ALC850 codecs
o Added support for WMV-HD audio streams and WaveFormatExtensible calls
o Improved playback of mono content
o Addressed audio issues in numerous games and applications
* Storage Driver Improvements:
o Support for Serial ATA controllers
o Full NVIDIA RAID functionality on supported platforms
o Improved compatibility with 3rd-party drive management, CD ripping and recording software.
o Automatic DMA-mode fall-back when data errors are present due to poor cabling
o Improved handling of various storage devices
