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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
      NVIDIA Firewall for nForce3 series

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows 2000
      []
      24,59 MB
      May 26, 2005
      Download
      NVIDIA

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      [2.41]
      1,01 MB
      Oct 14, 2003
      Download
      NVIDIA

      OS: Windows 98se,Windows 98,Windows 95
      [2.41]
      1,02 MB
      Oct 14, 2003
      Download
      NVIDIA

      OS: Windows 2000
      [2.41]
      1,74 MB
      Oct 14, 2003
      Download
    • SATA RAID/AHCI
      SATA RAID/AHCI
      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(+2)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F21A
      0,43 MB
      Oct 23, 2008
      Download
      1. Disable PCI prefetch
      F19
      0,38 MB
      Mar 30, 2006
      Download
      1. Update CPU code
    • 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
      Easy Tune5
      (Please remove your current EasyTune5 or earlier, and GWUM Tools before install this.)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows NT,Windows 2000
      B7.0921.1
      4,57 MB
      Oct 22, 2007
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+5)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Traditional Chinese
      2002
      7,72 MB
      May 02, 2006
      Download
      English
      2002
      8,09 MB
      Mar 16, 2006
      Download
      German
      2001
      1,02 MB
      Nov 07, 2005
      Download
      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
CPU Support
FAQ
In BIOS settings under "CPU Voltage Setting" option, why is the adjustable voltage range different to the ones shown in the user manual?
BIOS
This mainboard will show DDR333 speed when I use DDR400 double-side RAM module X 2 PCS, 1 PCS or single-side RAM module no problem.
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 there is a PCI modem device with a "?" mark under device manager and there is no modem on my PC?
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
Windows crashes when I start Adobe Audition, Adobe Encore DVD, Adobe Premiere Elements, or 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
Why does the system pop up an UAC (User Account Control) alert window while executing Dynamic Energy Saver / Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced / Dynamic Energy Saver 2 or EasyTune6 in Windows Vista / 7?
Driver / Software / OS
After installed EasyTune6, I always receive UAC (User Account Control) alert windows after entering Windows Vista / 7. Is there any way to prevent it?
Driver / Software / OS
Why does the system crash occasionally when Easy Tune 6 and online game Battlefield: Bad Company 2 runs simultaneously?
Driver / Software / OS
Does DDR memory work in 2.5v? Why can't my DDR memory module work stable?
Memory
Why can't I enable some RAID function?
Memory / Storage Devices
Why can't sound come from rear audio after front audio is connected?
Peripherals
My motherboard provides Wake On LAN feature as you mentioned. But, I don't know how to enable the feature. Can you tell me?
Peripherals
Please tell me why my computer hangs up, when I increase AMD K8 CPU FSB speed?
Product Specification
Why does my SATA HDD become a removeable device after installing nVIDIA chipset driver under Windows XP ?
Product Specification
Does it support AHCI?
Product Specification
Does it support jumbo frame LAN function?
Product Specification
When "USB 2.0 controller" is disabled in BIOS, I noticed some USB ports are not available.
Product Specification / 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
Does the CMOS battery (CR2032) pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
Does the USB connector pass UL product certification?
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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