Special note: Some of the following drivers are specially launched for Windows Vista RTM, while others are driver versions released before Windows Vista RTM is launched, so it is not guaranteed to be available in Vista RTM. We will indicate whether RTM is supported in each of the following drivers. Please read it carefully. In addition, after the release of Vista RTM, more and more manufacturers will release official versions of drivers for Vista RTM. Please pay close attention to our driver update channel and news channel, and we will report it for you as soon as possible.
Display driver class
1. The latest catalyst driver for ATi Yetian series graphics cards for WinVista RTM
Long before Microsoft released the WinVista RTM version, ATi was the first to release the catalyst For WinVista RTM version driver. The new version of the driver took a big step in terms of practicality, correcting the compatibility problems of a large number of games and other application software in the Vista system, and is a sign that Vista drivers are becoming more mature.
Main updates:
1.3DMark05's overall score increased by 5.8-9.7%, and 3DMark03's performance increased by 10.7%.
2. The maximum performance of "Hero Sam 2" is 8.4%, especially in low resolution mode, the improvement effect is more obvious.
3. Fixed the issue that the game could not be started when using the ATI Radeon X1800 graphics card to run the "Age of Empires 3" game under Window Vista (32 version).
4. Fixed the issue that the game "." cannot be started normally in the Vista system.
5. Fixed the issue that when using the ATI Radeon X1600/X1300 graphics card to run the game "Half-Life 2" under Window Vista (32 version).
Catalyst Driven For WinVista RTM x64
/drivers/dir161/
Catalyst Driven For WinVista RTM x32
/drivers/dir161/
2. NVIDIA GeForceFX/QuadroFX/GeForce6/GeForce7 series graphics card ForceWare driver 96.85 WHQL multilingual version For WinVista RC2
NVIDIA indicates that this model supports WinVista RC2 and above. Considering that the RC2 version and RTM are very close, I believe this driver should be able to support WinVista RTM. In addition, this driver and 96.33 suitable for Vista RC1 are both 95 series drivers, but the 96.85 released this time has passed Microsoft WHQL certification and is the first relatively stable driver version under the Vista system.
Main updates:
1. Includes the brand new NVIDIA control panel program.
2. It comes with OpenGL driver (the purpose is to perform compatibility testing).
3. Improved software compatibility and performance.
4. Solved the problem that the system cannot enter sleep and standby mode normally.
5. For GeForce 5200/5700 graphics cards, it fixed the issue of slow video files using Windows Media Player 11.
ForceWare Driver 96.85 WHQL Multilingual Version For WinVista RC2 x86
/drivers/dir159/
ForceWare Driver 96.85 WHQL Multilingual Version For WinVista RC2 x64
/drivers/dir159/
3. Intel Intel 945G/945GM/945GML/G965/Q965/Q963/946GZ/940GML/945GM/945GMS series chipset video part (Intel Graphics Media Accelerator) latest driver version 15.0.64.1111 For WinVista RTM
Intel, which occupies a large market share of integrated graphics cards, has launched its first official version driver that supports Vista RTM, with version number 15.0.64.1111. Currently, Intel For Win2000/XP driver version is 14 series, which shows that the driver version for Vista has been upgraded to 15 series. In addition, from the hardware support list, the 915G series graphics cards with a large user base are not supported by this driver.
Main updates:
1. Optimized 3D acceleration performance.
2. Fixed the issue that the VBIOS version cannot be displayed correctly in the CUI information page.
3. Fixed the issue of hot plugging failure for DVI and HDMI.
4. Solved the problem of frame count drop when playing MPG2 video files.
Latest driver version 15.0.64.1111 For WinVista RTM x32
/drivers/dir161/
Latest driver version 15.0.64.1111 For WinVista RTM x64
/drivers/dir161/
Motherboard chipset driver
1. nVIDIA nForce series motherboard chipset latest driver For WinVista RC1
The purpose of this driver is still to test the basic functions and compatibility of the new operating system, but it still has improved performance and compatibility compared to previous driver versions. This driver does not contain an installer, so the user needs to manually update it through the "Device Manager".
The specific version of the new version of the driver is as follows: Sound card driver version 4.66, SMBus driver version 4.56, SataRAID driver version 9.04, and SMU driver version 1.20.
This driver supports the following chipsets: nForce4 SLI, nForce4 Ultra, nForce4 Pro 2200, nForce 590 SLI, nForce 570 SLI, nForce 570 Ultra, nForce 550
Latest drivers for WinVista RC1 x86
/drivers/dir155/
Latest drivers for WinVista RC1 x64
/drivers/dir155/
2. Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility driver latest version 8.1.1.1001
This driver is the latest official version released by Intel. Although it was launched before the WinVista RTM version, considering the good compatibility of Intel drivers, it is estimated that they can support WinVista RTM. Interested friends may wish to download and try it.
Download address:
/drivers/dir153/
3. Intel Intel ICH6R/ICH7R/ICH8R series South Bridge chipset Matrix Storage Manager driver latest version 6.2.0.2002
This driver is the latest stable version released, but it will be launched before the WinVista RTM version. Interested friends may wish to download it and try it.
Download address:
/drivers/dir160/
Sound card driver
1. Creative innovative Sound Blaster series sound cards
Around mid-October, Innovation released a 2.11.0000 Beta driver for its Sound Blaster series sound cards. The official stated that this driver can support WinVista RC1 and above. Interested friends may wish to download it and try it.
Innovative Sound Blaster Audigy series sound card latest driver 2.11.0000 Beta version For WinVista RC1
/drivers/dir158/
Innovative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 series sound card latest driver 2.11.0000 Beta version For WinVista RC1
/drivers/dir158/
Innovative Sound Blaster Audigy 4 series sound card latest driver 2.11.0000 Beta version For WinVista RC1
/drivers/dir158/
Innovative Sound Blaster X-Fi series sound card latest driver 2.11.0000 Beta version For WinVista RC1
/drivers/dir158/
2. Realtek Realtek ALC ALC880/ALC882/ALC883/ALC885/ALC888/ALC861/ALC861VD/ALC660/ALC260/ALC262/ALC268 HD Audio Audio chip latest driver package version 1.48 For WinVista32-Vista64
After many test versions, after Microsoft released the Vista RTM version, Realtek also released the official version driver suitable for its HD Audio series audio chips. Friends who want to install Vista RTM should download it as soon as possible.
Download address:
/drivers/dir161/
3. Realtek Realtek ALC100/ALC101/ALC200/ALC201/ALC201A/ALC202/ALC202A/ALC650/ALC655/ALC658/ALC850 AC97 sound chip latest driver 6.0.1.6183 Beta version For WinVista32-Vista64
After Microsoft released the Vista RTM version, Realtek also released a new version of its non-HD series audio chipset. Although it is still a test version, it should be able to support Vista RTM.
Download address:
/drivers/dir161/
Display driver class
1. The latest catalyst driver for ATi Yetian series graphics cards for WinVista RTM
Long before Microsoft released the WinVista RTM version, ATi was the first to release the catalyst For WinVista RTM version driver. The new version of the driver took a big step in terms of practicality, correcting the compatibility problems of a large number of games and other application software in the Vista system, and is a sign that Vista drivers are becoming more mature.
Main updates:
1.3DMark05's overall score increased by 5.8-9.7%, and 3DMark03's performance increased by 10.7%.
2. The maximum performance of "Hero Sam 2" is 8.4%, especially in low resolution mode, the improvement effect is more obvious.
3. Fixed the issue that the game could not be started when using the ATI Radeon X1800 graphics card to run the "Age of Empires 3" game under Window Vista (32 version).
4. Fixed the issue that the game "." cannot be started normally in the Vista system.
5. Fixed the issue that when using the ATI Radeon X1600/X1300 graphics card to run the game "Half-Life 2" under Window Vista (32 version).
Catalyst Driven For WinVista RTM x64
/drivers/dir161/
Catalyst Driven For WinVista RTM x32
/drivers/dir161/
2. NVIDIA GeForceFX/QuadroFX/GeForce6/GeForce7 series graphics card ForceWare driver 96.85 WHQL multilingual version For WinVista RC2
NVIDIA indicates that this model supports WinVista RC2 and above. Considering that the RC2 version and RTM are very close, I believe this driver should be able to support WinVista RTM. In addition, this driver and 96.33 suitable for Vista RC1 are both 95 series drivers, but the 96.85 released this time has passed Microsoft WHQL certification and is the first relatively stable driver version under the Vista system.
Main updates:
1. Includes the brand new NVIDIA control panel program.
2. It comes with OpenGL driver (the purpose is to perform compatibility testing).
3. Improved software compatibility and performance.
4. Solved the problem that the system cannot enter sleep and standby mode normally.
5. For GeForce 5200/5700 graphics cards, it fixed the issue of slow video files using Windows Media Player 11.
ForceWare Driver 96.85 WHQL Multilingual Version For WinVista RC2 x86
/drivers/dir159/
ForceWare Driver 96.85 WHQL Multilingual Version For WinVista RC2 x64
/drivers/dir159/
3. Intel Intel 945G/945GM/945GML/G965/Q965/Q963/946GZ/940GML/945GM/945GMS series chipset video part (Intel Graphics Media Accelerator) latest driver version 15.0.64.1111 For WinVista RTM
Intel, which occupies a large market share of integrated graphics cards, has launched its first official version driver that supports Vista RTM, with version number 15.0.64.1111. Currently, Intel For Win2000/XP driver version is 14 series, which shows that the driver version for Vista has been upgraded to 15 series. In addition, from the hardware support list, the 915G series graphics cards with a large user base are not supported by this driver.
Main updates:
1. Optimized 3D acceleration performance.
2. Fixed the issue that the VBIOS version cannot be displayed correctly in the CUI information page.
3. Fixed the issue of hot plugging failure for DVI and HDMI.
4. Solved the problem of frame count drop when playing MPG2 video files.
Latest driver version 15.0.64.1111 For WinVista RTM x32
/drivers/dir161/
Latest driver version 15.0.64.1111 For WinVista RTM x64
/drivers/dir161/
Motherboard chipset driver
1. nVIDIA nForce series motherboard chipset latest driver For WinVista RC1
The purpose of this driver is still to test the basic functions and compatibility of the new operating system, but it still has improved performance and compatibility compared to previous driver versions. This driver does not contain an installer, so the user needs to manually update it through the "Device Manager".
The specific version of the new version of the driver is as follows: Sound card driver version 4.66, SMBus driver version 4.56, SataRAID driver version 9.04, and SMU driver version 1.20.
This driver supports the following chipsets: nForce4 SLI, nForce4 Ultra, nForce4 Pro 2200, nForce 590 SLI, nForce 570 SLI, nForce 570 Ultra, nForce 550
Latest drivers for WinVista RC1 x86
/drivers/dir155/
Latest drivers for WinVista RC1 x64
/drivers/dir155/
2. Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility driver latest version 8.1.1.1001
This driver is the latest official version released by Intel. Although it was launched before the WinVista RTM version, considering the good compatibility of Intel drivers, it is estimated that they can support WinVista RTM. Interested friends may wish to download and try it.
Download address:
/drivers/dir153/
3. Intel Intel ICH6R/ICH7R/ICH8R series South Bridge chipset Matrix Storage Manager driver latest version 6.2.0.2002
This driver is the latest stable version released, but it will be launched before the WinVista RTM version. Interested friends may wish to download it and try it.
Download address:
/drivers/dir160/
Sound card driver
1. Creative innovative Sound Blaster series sound cards
Around mid-October, Innovation released a 2.11.0000 Beta driver for its Sound Blaster series sound cards. The official stated that this driver can support WinVista RC1 and above. Interested friends may wish to download it and try it.
Innovative Sound Blaster Audigy series sound card latest driver 2.11.0000 Beta version For WinVista RC1
/drivers/dir158/
Innovative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 series sound card latest driver 2.11.0000 Beta version For WinVista RC1
/drivers/dir158/
Innovative Sound Blaster Audigy 4 series sound card latest driver 2.11.0000 Beta version For WinVista RC1
/drivers/dir158/
Innovative Sound Blaster X-Fi series sound card latest driver 2.11.0000 Beta version For WinVista RC1
/drivers/dir158/
2. Realtek Realtek ALC ALC880/ALC882/ALC883/ALC885/ALC888/ALC861/ALC861VD/ALC660/ALC260/ALC262/ALC268 HD Audio Audio chip latest driver package version 1.48 For WinVista32-Vista64
After many test versions, after Microsoft released the Vista RTM version, Realtek also released the official version driver suitable for its HD Audio series audio chips. Friends who want to install Vista RTM should download it as soon as possible.
Download address:
/drivers/dir161/
3. Realtek Realtek ALC100/ALC101/ALC200/ALC201/ALC201A/ALC202/ALC202A/ALC650/ALC655/ALC658/ALC850 AC97 sound chip latest driver 6.0.1.6183 Beta version For WinVista32-Vista64
After Microsoft released the Vista RTM version, Realtek also released a new version of its non-HD series audio chipset. Although it is still a test version, it should be able to support Vista RTM.
Download address:
/drivers/dir161/