Installing the latest available driver for your video or sound card can result in a variety of benefits, including increased system performance, new component features, or the elimination of a technical problem. If your computer locks up, the video appears choppy, or the screen goes black, an updated video driver may solve the problem. An updated sound driver may result in crisper, clearer sound.
Computer system and component manufacturers are constantly updating their drivers so that their hardware can play the latest software programs with the best possible performance. If you determine that your system is not using the latest driver, or your current driver is dated earlier than one year prior to todayÆs date, you should consider obtaining an updated driver.
If your video and sound cards were included with your system at the time of purchase, contact the manufacturer of your computer system about obtaining the latest version of a driver. If you have purchased a system component separately from your computer system, contact the component manufacturer to obtain the latest version of the driver. Updated drivers are frequently available from the Internet. Refer to your hardware documentation for contact information. Please be aware that charges may be incurred.