Quadro Release 179

This is a reference driver that can be installed on supported NVIDIA Quadro NVS notebook GPUs. However, please note that your notebook original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provides certified drivers for your specific notebook on their website. NVIDIA recommends that you check with your notebook OEM about recommended software updates for your notebook. OEMs may not provide technical support for issues that arise from the use of this driver.

Before downloading this driver:

1. Please check to make sure that your notebook has a supported GPU and is not listed in the exclusion list (refer to the Products Supported tab below).
2. It is recommended that you backup your current system configuration. Click here for instructions.

Release Highlights :

*Updated* on January 22, 2009 to fix installation issues on some notebooks. If you have previously successfully installed version 179.28 drivers then there is no need to install this update. Also please note that GeForce 8200M G notebooks are not supported in this release but will be supported in an upcoming driver release.

• Beta driver for Quadro NVS series notebook GPUs. Refer to the Products Supported tab for the list of supported GPUs and notebooks. Some notebooks are not supported by this release.
• Supports NVIDIA CUDA technology.
• Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, and known compatibility issues.

NVIDIA welcomes feedback on these notebook reference drivers. Click here to provide feedback.

Note:

The following notebooks are not supported in this release (by choice of the OEM):

- Dell Latitude notebooks (please contact the notebook OEM for driver support for these notebooks)
- Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks (please contact the notebook OEM for driver support for these notebooks)

• Release Notes (v179.28)
  
• New Control Panel User's Guide

Quadro NVS Notebook series:
NVS 320M, NVS 160M, NVS 150M, NVS 140M, NVS 135M, NVS 130M