noob question

[aznchaos]

i donwloaded them from nvmax.com

 

[litghost]

well i would first dl the nvidia ones. i know they work. as for the ones from nvmax.com i have no idea. surely they must have instructions with them?

 

[aznchaos]

they have a readme but it doesnt make any sence to me.

 

[litghost]

post the readme

 

[aznchaos]

Installation instructions
-------------------------
1. These drivers must be installed by a user with Windows 2000/XP Administrator
privileges. Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft
Windows 2000/XP User's Manual for more information on Administrator
privileges.

2. Start Microsoft Windows 2000/XP.

3. From the Start menu, select Settings.

4. Select Control Panel.

5. Select System.

6. Select Device Manager.

7. Under Display adapters, select the name of the NVIDIA adapter you have
installed. If you do not see a Display adapters option, or if your NVIDIA
adapter is not listed, under Other Devices, select Video Controller (VGA
Compatible).

8. Select the Driver tab.

9. Select Update Driver.

10. Select Next.

11. Select Next.

12. Verify that "Specify a location" has a check mark next to it. If it does
not, click in the box next to "Specify a location" to place a check mark
in the box. Select Next.

13. Enter the path to the NVIDIA drivers in the "Copy manufacturer's files
from:" dialog. Select OK.

14. If you get a dialog box that states "A suitable driver for this device
is already installed.", click in the box next to "Install one of the
other drivers" to place a check mark in the box, then select Next.

Otherwise, select Next, then proceed to step 16.

15. Select the following driver from the list. NVIDIA RIVA TNT is used an
example; make sure to select your NVIDIA adapter from the list.

Description Provider Manufacturer Location
----------- -------- ------------ --------
NVIDIA RIVA TNT NVIDIA NVIDIA a:\nv4_disp.inf

Select Next.

16. Select Finish.

17. Select Close.

18. Windows 2000/XP will ask if you wish to restart the computer. Select Yes.

 

[login211]

download the drivers from the nvidia website, file name should be 44.03_win2kxp_international.exe

double click it and it will install.... make sure you disable your virus scanner

 

[litghost]

login211, if you read he want to install custom drivers. if thats his choice fine.

aznchaos, what dont you get, those instruction seem pretty clear to me. where do you get before your confused?

 

[Namagomi]

I say mount a HUGE fan, with ducting. Then maybe some LED's, and rims. 20's.

And a window. Shaped like the mud flap girl. With red cold cathodes. Totally bling.

 

[Beast Of Blight]

Can i mount a small fan on my geforce2 heatsink?

Zipties are your friends.

 

[aznchaos]

i just installed the newest driver from nvidia. and how do i use zipties to mount the fan?

 

[Beast Of Blight]

Not the best picture in the world, but thats how I did it.. Just ran'm through the screwholes.


PS. These ARE 2 80mm fans that I installed in the side of my case to blow over my vidcard.