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Old 03-03-2008   #1 (permalink)
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win update wants to install wrong driver...or not

hey guys

Why does windows update want to install, driver update for NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA Controller, when i have a nforce 680i m/b?
should i ignore it?
Or have i just got my numbers mixed up.

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Re: win update wants to install wrong driver...or not

I dont let windows update any mobo drivers. If you want to update the mobo drivers go to thier website. (this is only personal preference).

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Re: win update wants to install wrong driver...or not

sorry to jump your post m8 i have the same m/b as you

and just noticed i must have i must have d/l the drivers for 590 and so on came down in a windows update when i first installed vista

if i go to the asus website can i intall the drivers for the 680i
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Re: win update wants to install wrong driver...or not

Nvidia is prolly ya best bet and i believe they just released new drivers for this board. nFORCE v18.07 Vista .

my puter is working fine on the 1508's so i might leave it alone for now.

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