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NVIDIA® nForce™3 250 Chipset
 
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CPU Support
Support List
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Memory Support List
Storage Support List
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  • Driver(+10)
    • 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 nForce™3 250 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows 2000
      [5.10]
      29.08 MB
      Dec 18, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce™3 250 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [6.25]
      25.50 MB
      Dec 15, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce™3 250 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows Server 2003 32bit
      [5.10]
      26.41 MB
      Dec 15, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce™3 250 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows 2000
      [5.10]
      29.08 MB
      Dec 18, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce™3 250 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [6.25]
      25.50 MB
      Dec 15, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce™3 250 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows Server 2003 32bit
      [5.10]
      26.41 MB
      Dec 15, 2006
      Download
    • SATA RAID/AHCI
      SATA RAID/AHCI
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce™3 250 SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      [4.68]
      0.29 MB
      Dec 15, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce™3 250 SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [4.68]
      0.36 MB
      Dec 15, 2006
      Download
      NVIDIA nForce™3 250 SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows 2000
      [4.68]
      0.29 MB
      Dec 15, 2006
      Download
  • BIOS(+3)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F3F
      0.48 MB
      Oct 23, 2008
      Download
      1. Disable PCI prefetch
      F2
      0.47 MB
      Jan 02, 2007
      Download
      1. Support AM2 G1 stepping CPU
      F1
      0.47 MB
      Nov 17, 2006
      Download
      1. First release
  • Utility(+2)
    • 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
  • Support List
  • Support List(+1)
    • Name
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Memory Support List
      0.06 MB
      Dec 13, 2006
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+4)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Arabic, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
      12.15 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Czech, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
      18.60 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Traditional Chinese
      1002
      9.01 MB
      Jun 12, 2007
      Download
      English
      1002
      7.78 MB
      Jun 12, 2007
      Download
  • Accessory Lists
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
My computer seems to be unstable when playing "Counter-Strike 1.5" and "Warcraft III".
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
Are there any restrictions or limitations when using Xpress Recovery2 software?
Driver / Software / OS
After using the program Xpress Recovery2 from the Driver CD to backup the files, when rebooting the system why won't Xpress Recovery run by pressing F9 as indicated, the only way to run Xpress Recovery2 is by inserting the Driver CD and running it off the CD?
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
How to determine whether drivers are all installed?
Driver / Software / OS
There is a Windows 8 BSOD problem when I upgrade it from Windows 7 which has On/off Charge installed.
Driver / Software / OS
What is the standard operation procedure of HD audio driver installation under WINXP?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Why does the onboard HD audio driver not install successfully ?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Why can't I enable some RAID function?
Memory / Storage Devices
How to use Xpress Recovery2?
Others
When switching on the PC there is always a message at BIOS POST “K8 NPT Data change… Update New Data to DMI”, what does this message mean?
Others
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
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
What is the difference between a 24-pin and a 20-pin motherboard power connector?
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 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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