NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Driver 385.90 for Server 2008/Server 2012 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Driver 385.90 for Server 2008/Server 2012 Description

What’s New in Version R384 U5

- Added support for NVIDIA CUDA 9.0.
- nView Desktop Manager updated to 148.92.

Supported Features in Release 384

- This driver adds external GPU (eGPU) support for the following products: Quadro GP100, Quadro P6000, Quadro P5000, Quadro P4000
- Note: Mixed GeForce/Quadro products are supported (Geforce GPU + Quadro eGPU, or Quadro GPU + Geforce eGPU), but requires installation of the GeForce driver package. The Quadro package does not install GeForce drivers.
- Not all applications have been designed to address surprise removal of the eGPU; disconnection of the eGPU while applications are running is not advised.
- Display Adapter: This driver improves HDCP 2.2 error handling for recommended active DisplayPort-to-HDMI2.0 adapters.
- Support added for the following embedded GPUs: Quadro P5000 and Quadro P3000
- GPU Direct for Video availability expanded to include Quadro P4000 and higher notebook GPUs.
- Video SDK 8.0: High-bit-depth (10/12-bit) decoding (VP9/HEVC), OpenGL input surface support for encoder, Weighted Prediction, H.264 ME-only mode enhancements
- NvWMI Version 2.30
- Quadro Sync support for DirectX 12
- Added ability to use the NVIDIA Control Panel using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

Changes and Fixed Issues in Version 384 U5

- [nView Desktop Manager]: Divide-by-zero error may occur in applications when using nView Desktop Manager.

This release supports the following APIs:

- Open Computing Language (OpenCL software) 1.2 for NVIDIA Kepler, Maxwell, and Pascal GPUs
- OpenGL 4.5
- Vulkan 1.0
- DirectX 11
- DirectX 12 (Windows 10)
- NVIDIA CUDA 9.0

Windows Server 2008 R2 Issues in Version R384 U5

- [Multi-GPU Mosaic][G-Sync][Quadro GP100+Nvlink]: Mosaic topologies cannot be set.
- [Quadro M6000][Quadro Sync]: Unexpected flashing may appear on the display connected to the second GPU.
- Please consult your NVIDIA support team for details on resolving this behavior.
- [Quadro Sync][Quadro K5000]: Performance drop occurs when using Quadro Sync.
- [Quadro Sync]: Frame overruns occur on low resolution channels when using Quadro Sync swap synchronization.
- [Quadro][Eyeon Fusion]: With Aero/desktop compositing and Quad-buffer stereo enabled, the application child windows flicker.
- [Multi-GPU Mosaic]: Displays go blank upon disabling the Mosaic topology, then the primary GPU is disabled upon restarting the system.

Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Issues in Version R384 U5

- [Multi-GPU Mosaic][G-Sync]: Applications may hang when using Framelock.
- [Quadro M6000][Quadro Sync]: Unexpected flashing may appear on the display connected to the second GPU.
- Please consult your NVIDIA support team for details on resolving this behavior.
- [Quadro Sync][Quadro K5000]: Performance drop occurs when using Quadro Sync.

Compatible Quadro Series:

- Quadro GP100, Quadro P6000, Quadro P5000, Quadro P4000, Quadro P2000, Quadro P1000, Quadro P600, Quadro P400, Quadro M6000 24GB, Quadro M6000, Quadro M5000, Quadro M4000, Quadro M2000, Quadro K6000, Quadro K5200, Quadro K5000, Quadro K4000, Quadro K4200, Quadro K2200, Quadro K2000, Quadro K2000D, Quadro K1200, Quadro K620, Quadro K600, Quadro K420, Quadro 410

Quadro Series (Notebooks):

- Quadro M2200, Quadro M1200, Quadro M620, Quadro M520, Quadro M600M, Quadro M500M, Quadro K500M

Quadro Blade/Embedded Series :

- Quadro P5000, Quadro P3000, Quadro M5000 SE, Quadro M3000 SE, Quadro K3100M

Quadro NVS Series:

- NVS 810, NVS 510, NVS 315, NVS 310

NVS Series:

- NVS 810, NVS 510, NVS 315, NVS 310 

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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