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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Realtek AC97 Driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Me,Windows 98,Windows 2000
      [5.10.00.6160]
      20,25 MB
      Dec 19, 2006
      Download
    • Chipset
      Chipset
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      NVIDIA Chipset driver for nForce3 series (Included LAN driver)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows 2000
      [510]
      25,44 MB
      May 26, 2005
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce 3

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [Beta：6.25]
      29,75 MB
      Mar 28, 2005
      Download
      NVIDIA Chipset driver for nForce3 series

      OS: Windows Me,Windows 98
      [420]
      2,04 MB
      May 24, 2004
      Download
    • LAN
      LAN
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Marvell Lan driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows Me,Windows 98,Windows 2000
      [8.61.3.3]
      7,86 MB
      Feb 08, 2007
      Download
    • SATA RAID
      SATA RAID
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce3 250 / Ultra Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [4.68]
      0,32 MB
      Jun 06, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce3 250 / Ultra Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      [5.10.2600.0446]
      0,29 MB
      Jun 06, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce3 250 / Ultra Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows 2000
      [5.10.2600.0446]
      0,29 MB
      Jun 06, 2006
      Download
    • USB 2.0
      USB 2.0
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      NVIDIA (Please download SP1 or after from Internet Explorer's "Windows Update".)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      []
      0,19 MB
      May 19, 2005
      Download
      NVIDIA (Win2000 only. For Windows® XP, please download SP1 or SP2 from Internet Explorer's "Windows Update".)

      OS: Windows 2000
      [5.1.2600.0]
      0,83 MB
      May 19, 2005
      Download
      NVIDIA

      OS: Windows Me,Windows 98se,Windows 98
      [2.1.3]
      1,12 MB
      May 19, 2005
      Download
  • BIOS(+9)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F10C
      0,44 MB
      Oct 23, 2008
      Download
      1. Disable PCI prefetch
      F9
      0,39 MB
      Dec 29, 2005
      Download
      1. Update CPU microcode
      2. AMD K8 Opteron CPU support
      F8
      0,38 MB
      Oct 19, 2005
      Download
      1. Update DMI information
      F7
      0,38 MB
      Aug 22, 2005
      Download
      1. Fill real DDR clock to manual CMOS item
      F6
      0,38 MB
      Aug 04, 2005
      Download
      1. Fix GV-R955128T display abnormal
      F5
      0,38 MB
      Jul 15, 2005
      Download
      1. Support dual core CPU
      F4
      0,38 MB
      Jul 01, 2005
      Download
      1. Support Athlon 64x2 dual core CPU
      F2
      0,39 MB
      Nov 25, 2004
      Download
      1. Update CPU code
      F1
      0,39 MB
      Oct 26, 2004
      Download
      1. First Release
    • Description
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      @BIOS
      (Note) Support Intel 5 series & earlier MB(support may vary by model)
      (Note) Support AMD 800/700 series & earlier MB(support may vary by model)


      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Me,Windows 98,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      B11.1004.1
      5,10 MB
      Oct 04, 2011
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+6)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Traditional Chinese
      1003
      0,74 MB
      May 31, 2005
      Download
      nForce2/3/4 SATA(RAID) O.S. Installation Manual
      English
      1003
      0,70 MB
      May 31, 2005
      Download
      nForce2/3/4 SATA(RAID) O.S. Installation Manual
      English
      1004
      4,71 MB
      Mar 09, 2005
      Download
      Traditional Chinese
      1004
      5,94 MB
      Mar 09, 2005
      Download
      Japanese
      1002
      11,09 MB
      Feb 17, 2005
      Download
      Korean
      1001
      9,07 MB
      Dec 21, 2004
      Download
CPU Support
FAQ
Why is my HDD size is around 2MB~6MB less when using with GIGABYTE m/bs?
BIOS
In BIOS settings under "CPU Voltage Setting" option, why is the adjustable voltage range different to the ones shown in the user manual?
BIOS
When using 4 memory modules of DDR400, why will it show as DDR333 in the BIOS? But when using 2 modules everything is normal?
BIOS / Memory
Requirement for Cool 'n Quiet on K8 Athlon CPU on Windows 2003 server?
CPU / Overclock / Driver / Software / OS
Why AMD K8 Cool 'n' Quiet cannot work properly under SuSE Linux 9.1 Pro 64bit edition?
CPU / Overclock / Driver / Software / OS / System / HW Installation
why do some options in the EasyTune 4 can't work?
Driver / Software / OS
My computer seems to be unstable when playing "Counter-Strike 1.5" and "Warcraft III".
Driver / Software / OS
Trying to press F9 key to run Xpress Recovery while BIOS POST, but still can't work. How can I get the utility working?
Driver / Software / OS
I found the information on your website that is mentioned about your nFORCE 3 250/Ultra K8 motherboard supports nVIDIA firewall utility. But, after I get the utiltiy and try to install it in my system, there is a error message om my screen and stop softwware installation. How can I get the firewall feature with my K8 motherboard?
Driver / Software / OS
When using dual core CPU, system unstable when playing games like Leanage II?
Driver / Software / OS
Windows se bloquea cuando se ejecuta Adobe Audition, Adobe Encore DVD, Adobe Premiere Elements, o Adobe Premiere Pro.
Driver / Software / OS
After editing settings within EasyTune5 and selecting "auto load last save on next reboot". When system is rebooted why are the last changes made in EasyTune5 not saved.
Driver / Software / OS
Could you let me know why my O.S. (Win98/WinME) is down when I click on the TSR Realtek icon? The Realtek audio driver I installed was from the driver CD.
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Does DDR memory work in 2.5v? Why can't my DDR memory module work stable?
Memory
?Por que no puedo habilitar algunas funciones RAID?
Memory / Storage Devices
Why can't sound come from rear audio after front audio is connected?
Peripherals
?Como habilito Wake on LAN?
Peripherals
I tried to use some H/W test utilities to check chipset model, but the utilities reported the chipset is not Ultra model. Why?
Product Spec.
Please tell me why my computer hangs up, when I increase AMD K8 CPU FSB speed?
Product Spec.
Why does my SATA HDD become a removeable device after installing nVIDIA chipset driver under Windows XP ?
Product Spec.
Does it support AHCI?
Product Spec.
Does it support jumbo frame LAN function?
Product Spec.
When "USB 2.0 controller" is disabled in BIOS, I noticed some USB ports are not available.
Product Spec. / Peripherals / Others
I use onboard nFORCE3 SATA RAID and two SATA HDDs to build up a RAID array. But, when I try to install WINXP, the program still reports there are two disk drives on my system? Is there any problem?
Storage Devices
Why can't I use the IDE 2?
Storage Devices
How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Storage Devices
Why is the Samsung hard disk supporting ATA133 detected as ATA100 on a ATA133-supported motherboard?
Storage Devices
My computer always crashes when I install Windows XP with Maxtor 6V series SATA-II HDD. How should I do ?
Storage Devices
When I install SATA HDD on nForce3 250/250Gb/Ultra controller and enable RAID feature, how to install WINDOWS on the HDD?
Storage Devices / Driver / Software / OS
Cuando instalo un HDD SATA en nForce3 250/250Gb/Ultra y habiilito la caracteristica RAID, ?como instalo WINDOWS en el HDD?
Storage Devices / Product Spec.
?La bateria del CMOS (CR2032) pasa la certificacion de producto UL?
System / HW Installation
?El conector USB pasa la certificacion de producto UL?
System / HW Installation
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.


Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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