169.07 for Linux x86/x86-64 released

**AaronP** · 12-20-07, 04:05 PM

Release Highlights:

Added support for GeForce 8800 GT, GeForce 8800 GTS 512 and GeForce 8800M.
Added CUDA driver to .run file.
Improved modesetting support on Quadro/GeForce 8 series GPUs.
Fixed several X rendering issues.
Fixed problems scrolling ARGB X drawables in Qt.
Improved support for interlaced DVI, HDMI, and HDTV modesetting.
Fixed stability problems with some GeForce 8 series GPUs.
Fixed stability problems with some GeForce 6200/7200/7300 GPUs multi-core/SMP systems.
Improved hotkey switching support for some Lenovo notebooks.
Fixed a problem with Compiz after VT-switching.
Improved RENDER performance.
Improved interaction with Barco and Chi Mei 56" DFPs, as well as with some Gateway 19" DFPs.
Added an interface to monitor PowerMizer state information.
Fixed rendering corruption in Maya's Graph Editor.
Improved interaction between SLI AFR and swap groups on certain Quadro FX GPUs.
Fixed a bug that caused corruption with redirected XV on GPUs without TurboCache support.
Improved display device detection on GeForce 8 series GPUs.
Improved usability of NVIDIA-settings at lower resolutions like 1024x768 and 800x600.
Improved GLX visual consolidation when using Xinerama with Quadro/GeForce 8 series and older GPUs.
Added experimental support for running the X server at Depth 30 (10 bits per component) on Quadro G8x and later GPUs.
Worked around a Linux kernel/toolchain bug that caused soft lockup errors when suspending on some Intel systems.

The 169.07 NVIDIA Accelerated Linux Graphics Driver Set for Linux/x86 is available for download via HTTP and FTP. The 169.07 NVIDIA Accelerated Linux Graphics Driver Set for Linux/x86-64 is available for download via HTTP and FTP.

Please see the README (x86, x86-64) for more information about this release.

Please note: This NVIDIA Linux graphics driver release supports GeForceFX and newer NVIDIA GPUs, GeForce4 and older GPUs are supported through the 96.43.xx and 71.86.xx NVIDIA legacy graphics drivers.

Please also note: If you encounter any problems with the 169.07 NVIDIA Linux graphics driver release, please start a new thread and include a detailed description of the problem, reproduction steps and generate/attach an nvidia-bug-report.log file (please see http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=46678 for details).

12-20-07, 04:05 PM	#1
AaronP NVIDIA Corporation Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,487	169.07 for Linux x86/x86-64 released Release Highlights: Added support for GeForce 8800 GT, GeForce 8800 GTS 512 and GeForce 8800M. Added CUDA driver to .run file. Improved modesetting support on Quadro/GeForce 8 series GPUs. Fixed several X rendering issues. Fixed problems scrolling ARGB X drawables in Qt. Improved support for interlaced DVI, HDMI, and HDTV modesetting. Fixed stability problems with some GeForce 8 series GPUs. Fixed stability problems with some GeForce 6200/7200/7300 GPUs multi-core/SMP systems. Improved hotkey switching support for some Lenovo notebooks. Fixed a problem with Compiz after VT-switching. Improved RENDER performance. Improved interaction with Barco and Chi Mei 56" DFPs, as well as with some Gateway 19" DFPs. Added an interface to monitor PowerMizer state information. Fixed rendering corruption in Maya's Graph Editor. Improved interaction between SLI AFR and swap groups on certain Quadro FX GPUs. Fixed a bug that caused corruption with redirected XV on GPUs without TurboCache support. Improved display device detection on GeForce 8 series GPUs. Improved usability of NVIDIA-settings at lower resolutions like 1024x768 and 800x600. Improved GLX visual consolidation when using Xinerama with Quadro/GeForce 8 series and older GPUs. Added experimental support for running the X server at Depth 30 (10 bits per component) on Quadro G8x and later GPUs. Worked around a Linux kernel/toolchain bug that caused soft lockup errors when suspending on some Intel systems. The 169.07 NVIDIA Accelerated Linux Graphics Driver Set for Linux/x86 is available for download via HTTP and FTP. The 169.07 NVIDIA Accelerated Linux Graphics Driver Set for Linux/x86-64 is available for download via HTTP and FTP. Please see the README (x86, x86-64) for more information about this release. Please note: This NVIDIA Linux graphics driver release supports GeForceFX and newer NVIDIA GPUs, GeForce4 and older GPUs are supported through the 96.43.xx and 71.86.xx NVIDIA legacy graphics drivers. Please also note: If you encounter any problems with the 169.07 NVIDIA Linux graphics driver release, please start a new thread and include a detailed description of the problem, reproduction steps and generate/attach an nvidia-bug-report.log file (please see http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=46678 for details).