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nVidia GeForce3, GeForce4 MX, GeForce2 MX and GeForce2 MX TwinView ROM update

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Released March 9, 2004 (replaced March 2nd update, which was pulled, then reposted):

Download the NVidia FCode flasher 1.1 from Apple or download it directly from the bottom of this article.

Version: 1.1 - File Size: 564KB
System Requirements
— Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later — Mac OS X 10.2.8 or greater recommended

NVIDIA Graphics Card Firmware Update

This firmware update is for customers using Mac OS X version 10.2 or later with an Apple Cinema HD Display and a Power Mac G4 with one of the following NVIDIA graphics cards: GeForce2 MX, GeForce2 MX TwinView, GeForce3, or GeForce4 MX. It is recommended that the user upgrade to the most recent version of Mac OS X (currently 10.2.8 or later) before updating to this flasher. This flasher will not work with Mac OS X versions 10.2.3 or earlier.

These cards require the update to support the high resolution of the Cinema HD Display. The update is required only for customers using Mac OS X 10.2 or later. If you are using Mac OS 9.2.2, or earlier versions of Mac OS X (version 10.1.x), you can use the Apple Display Software on the CD provided with the Cinema HD Display.

You should update the graphics card firmware (using this update or the Apple Display Software) before you connect your Apple Cinema HD Display to your computer.

How to use the NVIDIA Firmware Update

Save all open documents and quit all applications.
Double-click the file named "NVidiaROMUpdate.pkg."
Type in an administrator password.
Click Update.
After installation is complete, restart your computer.

The installer guides you through the steps necessary to update the firmware on your NVidia graphics card.

IMPORTANT: During the installation, your screen may dim for about 10 seconds. It is important not to disturb your computer while the update is in progress.



Attachments

3-NVidiaROMUpdate1.1.dmg - Size: 576592


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