Developer adds Nvidia Pascal graphics card support to Windows XP

    A developer known as SupraGSX has added support for Nvidia Pascal graphics cards to the 32-bit version of the Windows XP operating system. The unofficial ForceWare 382.69 driver is primarily intended for the GeForce GTX 10 series and models ranging from the Quadro P2000 to the Quadro P6000. This makes it possible to use newer and more powerful graphics cards in older gaming computers.    The software is based on the ForceWare 368.81 driver released by Nvidia for Windows XP. It is considered one of the last versions to support the GeForce 9 series. The developer took the graphics card software from the Quadro 376.84 driver. Components required for the protected portion of video memory were added from the GeForce 378.78 version developed for Windows 7.    The list of supported Pascal models includes the GeForce GTX 1060, GTX 1070, GTX 1070 Ti, GTX 1080, GTX 1080 Ti, TITAN X and TITAN Xp. Support for the GTX 1050 Ti is still being tested, while the GT 1030 is not on the list. The driver also works with the Quadro P2000, P2200, P4000, P5000 and P6000 cards. GTX 950 and GTX 960 variants released by some computer manufacturers, as well as earlier Maxwell models, are also supported.    To improve compatibility with modern monitors, the high-bandwidth HBR2 and HBR3 modes have been added for DisplayPort connections. The driver also recognizes HDMI 2.0 connections. It includes a safeguard that reselects the display mode when a connection error occurs. Options for adjusting image size and aspect ratio in the Nvidia Control Panel have also been improved. In initial tests, the driver worked mostly without issues on high-refresh-rate widescreen displays that provide smoother visuals.    The driver installation package can be downloaded from the project’s releases section. Detailed installation and build instructions have also been prepared for those who want to work on the code. The developer accepts bug reports and suggestions for new features on the Vogons forum. Although the separate branch developed for the 64-bit version of Windows XP has been deleted, the ready-to-use files remain on Mega. The drivers are unofficial, so caution is advised on systems that store important data.