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nVidia nForce 2 Windows XP/2000 Drivers Version 2.45 Released

Time: 04:55 EST/09:55 GMT | News Source: Nvidia | Posted By: Alex Harris

nVidia have released new nForce 2 drivers taking the version up to 2.45 . Below is the release notes:

If you have previously downloaded the 2.41 or 2.42 nForce kits and have experienced any problems please follow these instructions on how to re-install previous drivers.

Release Notes

WHQL certified kit for nForce and nForce2 (NOTE: the graphics drivers in the English only kit is not WHQL certified. However, it is the same driver version as the international kit)
Includes support for nForce2 400 and nForce2 Ultra 400
EAX fixes and compatibility improvements in Operation Flashpoint Neverwinter Nights The Matrix Reloaded Grand Theft Auto: ViceCity Mafia Battlefield 1942
Updated audio control panel
3D audio performance improvements
NOTE: NVIDIA accelerated IDE drivers are not included in this release.

Installation Notes

Windows XP users must install Service Pack 1 prior to attempting to install this package. Failure to do so will result in the inability to support USB 2.0.
Audio drivers will not install on the following nForce2 products: Chaintech 7NJS. Please use the drivers that come with these products to enable audio functionality.

Windows XP Driver Versions

Audio driver 3.48 (WHQL)
Audio utilities 3.48
Ethernet driver 3.13 (WHQL)
GART driver 3.34 (WHQL)
Memory controller driver 3.38 (WHQL)
SMBus driver 3.38 (WHQL)
Installer 3.56
IDE In-the-box 2.70 (WHQL)
Display drivers 44.03 (WHQL)

Windows 2000 Driver Versions

Audio driver 3.48 (WHQL)
Audio utilities 3.48
Ethernet driver 3.13 (WHQL)
GART driver 3.34 (WHQL)
Memory controller driver 3.38 (WHQL)
SMBus driver 3.38 (WHQL)
Installer 3.56
Display drivers 44.03 (WHQL)
USB driver

You can download these drivers by clicking on the headline and it will take you directly to the download page. The download size is 10.4MB.