NVIDIA nForce3 Driver Download (Official)
The nForce3 is an audio device manufactured by NVIDIA. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "4.64_nForce_winvista_audio_32bit.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 1,326 downloads and 16 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 824.8 KB.
Supported Models
nForce3
NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Analog Center/LFE
NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Analog Front
NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Analog Rear
NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Analog Surround
NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio
NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio Codec Interface
NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) MCP Audio Processing Unit
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista (64 bit)
File Name
Versions
5.04 (29-Jul-2005)
6.14.0464.0 (2005-05-05) via .inf
Additional Notes
nForce3
Audio driver File
Uploaded By
krishnamoorthy (DG Staff Member) on 8-Dec-2006
Ratings & Reviews
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Device Hardware IDs
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/ALut.dll | 5.1 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/OpenAL32.dll | 21.5 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvack.dll | 7.7 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvapu.sys | 414.5 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvarm.sys | 66.7 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvasio.dll | 30.2 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvaudio.nvu | 4.6 KB | 11 Feb 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvax.sys | 53.4 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvcoad.dll | 32.8 KB | 25 Apr 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvcoam.dll | 32.8 KB | 25 Apr 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvmcp.cat | 4 bytes | 8 Feb 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvmcp.inf | 58.8 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvmcp.sys | 933.2 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvmpu.inf | 4.4 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvmpu.nvu | 659 bytes | 8 Feb 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvmpu401.sys | 10.2 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvopenal.dll | 54.3 KB | 5 May 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvuaudio.exe | 176.1 KB | 25 Apr 2005 |
| 4.64_nForce_audio_driver_32bit/nvumpu.exe | 176.1 KB | 25 Apr 2005 |
How to Update nForce3 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the nForce3 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter NVIDIA nForce3 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the NVIDIA Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the NVIDIA website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.