NVIDIA IDE SW Driver Information
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The NVIDIA IDE SW driver replaces the ATA drivers (that come with Windows) with
drivers that are optimized for nForce2-based desktop computers.
The NVIDIA IDE SW driver reduces the storage sub-system bottleneck, enabling the
processor and other system level hardware to be more productive and efficient.
In most cases, the NVIDIA IDE SW driver is not a requirement for your operating
system to work properly.
nForce2 platform processors can significantly reduce the CPU time required to
retrieve data from and/or store data on your hard disk (or other IDE devices)
using the IDE logic inside nForce2 MCP and nForce2 MCP-T.
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NOTE: The NVIDIA IDE SW driver is provided "as-is" to the end-user.
The NVIDIA IDE SW driver may contain design defects or errors known as
errata, which may cause the product to deviate from published
specifications. Current characterized errata may be available upon request,
depending upon product.
NVIDIA may make changes to specifications, product descriptions, and plans at
any time, without notice. Upon investigation of defects, NVIDIA will determine
the root cause. When agreed to by the applicable vendor, NVIDIA will attempt
to work with the vendors to resolve the compatibility issues.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
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.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
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.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.