GonzoDamon Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 All right, I keep getting a different answer on this one... Should I really install the drivers from the DFI disk? In the SLi-D guide, it said to install all of them besides the IDE, nVidia Firewall, & nForce manager. Is this still the case or did they fix the bugs in those by now? How about DirectX 9? Please let me know what is and what is not helpful/necessary on that disk. I ask because some at the AMD forim actually told me to throw the disk away! THANKS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamkoza Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 just DL the latest from nvidia website, don;t install the ones mentioned, install marvell lan ones from cd wour windows xp-sp2 install should have installed directx 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorrento Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Hmm, I did that and didn't found anything diferent... either performance or stability, so I went back to use the CD drivers and again it was the same thing. Word of advice: don't install the nVidia firewall, and also don't install the nVidia IDE drivers. Use the nVidia sound drivers too btw. The drivers posted at DFI site should be the recomended ones, DFI Aproved. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_the_duck Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I know it's been said but, DO NOT under any circumstances use the Network Access manager or Firewall. It can totally hose your PC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 sticky threads are your friend (especially ones labeled "critical") http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread...6966#post206966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoDamon Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 All right, I admit that I should've read more closely. There is a lot to read and get straight when you are building a system for the first time, especially if it's on a DFI board. I know that I read that post more than once, but I guess it didn't sink in. Hmm, I just read over most of it again. I don't see where it says not to load nVidia Firewall or nForce manager. As a matter of fact, Angry specifically lists nForce as something you should download and puts a link to it. Maybe I'm slow, but are you suggesting to install nForce, just not off of the DFI disk? Maybe I didn't read far enough?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoDamon Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 I would really appreciate a sincere response on this. Like I said, I have never built a system before, so the learning process may not be as quick for me as it is for others... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 It is not recommended to install nvidia IDEdrivers,firewall or network mgr. There have been problem so best not to take a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caebron Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 As lots of people have had issues with the nVidia drivers, it is general good advice to not install the Ethernet drivers, Network Access Manager, Firewall and especially not the IDE drivers. They work for many people, but at the same time many have reported issues across various forums all over the web. Go here for more info: www.nforcershq.com/forum and check the drivers section. Personally, I tried all the drivers one by one, and kept running into issues until I installed the default MS drivers. They may not be as good, but at least I'm stable and am able to hook up to a network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayson Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 You should download the nforce drivers for your motherboard from the nvidia website and double click to install. You'll hit "yes" and "I agree" or some such a few times then be presented with a list of things you want to install. If you're not using the onboard sound then untick the sound drivers. If you're not gonna use the Nvidia ethernet ( the top LAN port on your motherboard I believe) then you can untick the ethernet drivers too (in which case you'll want to install the Marvell lan drivers from your motherboard drivers CD). Then keep hitting next until it asks you if you want to install the Nvidia SW IDE drivers. Here you can hit "no" if you don't want them to be install. In fact most people seem to reccomend that you don't install them. Personally, my computer doesn't seem to be stable if I don't install them so it's your choice. Also, hit "no" when it asks you if you want to install the nvidia firewall. The built in windows firewall seems to be good enough espescially if you're behind a router so I've never tried it. Although, unlike the IDE drivers that I've seen some people use with success, I don't think I've EVER seen anyone say to use the Nvidia Firewall. So you should probably stay away from that one. Once you're done installing reboot and enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent_Johnson Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 What exactly are the problems that people have with the IDE drivers? I installed them and my system runs fine but I guess I'd like to know the problematic symptoms associated with that particular driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorrento Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Sometimes CD/DVD-RW units don't work properly with the nVidia drivers... sometimes IDE hard drives are not reported to be at the ATA speed they should (100, 133, etc). I think there are other issues I don't know yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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