////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 3ds Max Performance Driver Version 11.00.xx /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Copyright (c) 2008 NVIDIA Corp. Internet: http://www.nvidia.com This readme document contains the following information: 1. Overview and Key Features 2. Software Contents 3. System Requirements 4. About 3ds Max Performance Driver Installation (setup.exe) 5. Installation Procedure 6. Uninstallation Procedure 7. Known Issue 1. Overview and Key Features ========================== The 3ds Max Performance Driver application driver is a D3D driver that increases performance of the Autodesk(R) 3ds max(R) 2008 application. The 3ds Max Performance Driver is optimized for use with the full line of NVIDIA Quadro(R) GPU-based graphics cards. 2. Software Contents ================== The 3ds Max Performance Driver SETUP directory contains the following files: * README.TXT is the document you are currently reading. * SETUP.EXE is the 3ds Max Performance Driver installation program for Windows. * Miscellaneous files required for installation 3. System Requirements ==================== Before you install and use the 3ds Max Performance Driver, be sure to have met the following requirements: * Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system * An installed graphics card based on the NVIDIA Quadro(TM) series of GPUs (graphics processing units) * You need a minimum of 2.5 MB free hard disk space. * NVIDIA Windows XP/Vista Display Driver * An Autodesk 3ds max 2008 application must already be installed on your computer. 4. About 3ds Max Performance Driver Installation (setup.exe) ============================================== When you run the 3ds Max Performance Driver installation (InstallShield) program (setup.exe), it performs the following functions: * Copies the 3ds Max Performance Driver software into the 3ds max 2008 location you specify. * Configures 3ds max 2008 to use the 3ds Max Performance Driver. * Verifies that your computer has an NVIDIA workstation (Quadro-based) graphics card. Note: If a Quadro-based graphics card is not installed in your system, the 3ds Max Performance Driver will not be installed. * Verifies that a 3ds max 2008 installation exists on your hard disk. Note that If such an installation doesn’t exist, or if the installation program detects an older version of these applications, the 3ds Max Performance Driver is not installed. In this case, note the messages and warnings, if displayed, and proceed accordingly. 5. Installation Procedure ======================= Before you run the Setup.exe program, you must have met the “System Requirements” listed earlier. From the Setup directory, run the Setup.exe program and follow the instructions that appear in the InstallShield prompts. Note: For details on responding to the prompts or any error conditions that may appear, see “About 3ds Max Performance Driver Installation (setup.exe)” in the previous section. NOTE: If the installation program stops processing and generates an error message, you may want to run it with Administrator access rights. 6. Uninstallation Procedure ======================== 1. From your Windows taskbar, click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click "Add/Remove Programs" from the list. 3. Click "3ds Max Performance Driver" from the list. 4. Click the "Change/Remove" button. 5. Follow the instructions from the InstallShield program to complete uninstallation. 7. Known Issue =========== There are no known issues with 3ds Max Performance Driver.Download Driver Pack
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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
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Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
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