How do I update my graphics card driver?

Before you update your Graphics card driver, you need to know which graphics card is installed in your computer. You can use a simple diagnostic program called dxdiag to determine your computer's hardware, operating system, and graphics card.

To use the dxdiag program:

1) Select Start.

2) Choose Run. (If running Vista, right-click on it and Run As Administrator)

3) Type dxdiag in the box and click "OK."

If a message pops up, click Yes to the prompt, and the program will begin running.

4) Select the Display 1 tab.The Name listed under the Device section is the name of your graphics card.

If you have a laptop, we suggest visiting the laptop manufacturer's website (Dell, Toshiba, Sony, etc.) to get the most recent driver. Laptops may have special modified conditions that require a custom driver. It is not recommended installing a driver from the video card manufacturer if using a laptop.

If you are using a desktop computer you would need to visit the graphics card manufacturer's website to download the latest driver.

Listed below are a few common graphics cards and links to download their drivers:

• 3DLabs - http://www.3dlabs.com/support/drivers/

   

• ATI - http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html

   

• Elsa - http://www.elsa.com/EN/Support/driver_gladiac.asp

   

• Intel - http://support.intel.com/support/graphics

   

• Matrox - http://www.matrox.com/mga/support/dr...atest/home.cfm

   

• Nvidia - http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

   

• S3 - http://www.s3graphics.com/drivers.jsp

   

• SIS - http://www.sis.com/support/support_prodid.htm

   

Instructions are available on the manufacturer's website on how to properly remove (if needed), and install the new graphics driver.