NVIDIA GeForce Notebook Graphics Driver 388.71 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

NVIDIA GeForce Notebook Graphics Driver 388.71 Description

Game Ready:

- Provides the optimal gaming experience for PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.

Changes and Fixed Issues in Version 388.71:

- [YouTube]: Flickering may occur when playing videos in full-screen mode. [2033196]
- [YouTube][Notebook]: Artifacts may appear when pausing video playback. [2033201]
- Lines appear across the screen momentarily while booting into Windows. [200339233/1953061]
- [NVIDIA TITAN V]: TDR error occurs and the display goes blank while playing a Bluray disc at high resolutions. [200364496]
- [GeForce GTX 1080][Notebook]: The driver may not recognize or install the GPU. [2033168]

This release supports the following APIs:

- Open Computing Language (OpenCL software) 1.2 for NVIDIA Kepler, Maxwell, and Pascal GPUs
- OpenGL 4.6
- Vulkan 1.0
- DirectX 11
- DirectX 12 (Windows 10)

CUDA Support:

- Added support for CUDA 9.1

Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

- Warframe

Added or updated the following 3D Vision profiles:

- Black Desert - Fair
- ELEX - Good
- Forza Motorsport 7 - Not recommended
- JX3 Online - Fair
- PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUND - Not recommended

Software Module Versions:

- nView - 148.92
- HD Audio Driver - 1.3.35.1
- NVIDIA PhysX System Software - 9.17.0524
- GeForce Experience - 3.11.0.73
- CUDA - 9.1

Compatible GeForce MX100 Series (Notebook):

- GeForce MX150

Compatible GeForce 10 Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 1080, GeForce GTX 1070, GeForce GTX 1060, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, GeForce GTX 1050

Compatible GeForce 900M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 980M, GeForce GTX 970M, GeForce GTX 965M, GeForce GTX 960M, GeForce GTX 950M, GeForce 945M, GeForce 940MX, GeForce 930MX, GeForce 920MX, GeForce 940M, GeForce 930M, GeForce 920M, GeForce 910M

Compatible GeForce 800M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 880M, GeForce GTX 870M, GeForce GTX 860M, GeForce GTX 850M, GeForce 845M, GeForce 840M, GeForce 830M, GeForce 825M, GeForce 820M, GeForce 810M, GeForce 800M

Compatible GeForce 700M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 780M, GeForce GTX 770M, GeForce GTX 765M, GeForce GTX 760M, GeForce GT 755M, GeForce GT 750M, GeForce GT 745M, GeForce GT 740M, GeForce GT 735M, GeForce GT 730M, GeForce GT 720M, GeForce GT 710M, GeForce 710M, GeForce 705M

Compatible GeForce 600M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 680MX, GeForce GTX 680M, GeForce GTX 675MX, GeForce GTX 675M, GeForce GTX 670MX, GeForce GTX 670M, GeForce GTX 660M, GeForce GT 650M, GeForce GT 645M, GeForce GT 640M, GeForce GT 640M LE, GeForce GT 635M, GeForce GT 630M, GeForce GT 625M, GeForce GT 620M, GeForce 610M

Compatible GeForce 500M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 580M, GeForce GTX 570M, GeForce GTX 560M, GeForce GT 555M, GeForce GT 550M, GeForce GT 540M, GeForce GT 525M, GeForce GT 520M, GeForce GT 520MX

Compatible GeForce 400M Series (Notebooks):

- GeForce GTX 485M, GeForce GTX 480M, GeForce GTX 470M, GeForce GTX 460M, GeForce GT 445M, GeForce GT 435M, GeForce GT 425M, GeForce GT 420M, GeForce GT 415M, GeForce 410M

To install this package please do the following:

- Make sure that all system requirements are met.
- Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop).
- Locate and double-click on the newly-downloaded file.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read EULA (End User License Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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