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+ | ====== NVIDIA Quadro Video Issues ====== | ||
+ | > **Note:** NVIDIA actively fixes issues and updates their drivers. | ||
+ | These instructions are for computers that have NVIDIA Quadro graphics hardware. | ||
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+ | **To complete these instructions you must know:** | ||
+ | - The card manufacturer. | ||
+ | - The video card model. | ||
+ | - The operating system of the computer. [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you are not sure of any of these, please go to our **[[rhino: | ||
+ | |||
+ | > Before updating your video drivers we recommend creating a System Restore point on your computer in case the changes need to be rolled back. [[http:// | ||
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+ | =====Determine NVIDIA Quadro driver version===== | ||
+ | - Start <color red> | ||
+ | - On the **Tools** menu, click **Options**. | ||
+ | - Expand the **View** tab (located near the bottom of the list on the left), and then click **OpenGL**. | ||
+ | - Look for the **Driver Version:** line. It will have a long number that looks like <color grey> | ||
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+ | If the NVIDIA graphics driver version is equal to or larger (newer), than 340.66. This was the first driver to work. Most subsequent drivers have been fine. | ||
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+ | If the NVIDIA graphics driver version is less than 340.66, or more than 6 months old, then update the driver by following the instructions below. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | =====Instructions to update the NVIDIA Quadro driver===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Go to the [[http:// | ||
+ | - Enter the system information: | ||
+ | - Product type: Quadro | ||
+ | - Product model: Is your adapter in a desktop or laptop? | ||
+ | - Product: Enter your specific Quadro Adapter reported in Rhino | ||
+ | - Operating system: Enter your operating system | ||
+ | - Click **Search** | ||
+ | - Download NVIDIA Quadro driver version <color grey> | ||
+ | - Start the driver installation | ||
+ | - At the point where you can choose installation type, select **Custom (Advanced)** | ||
+ | - On the next install screen check the option that says **Perform a clean install** | ||
+ | - Continue with the install | ||
+ | - Reboot (even though the installer might not suggest it) | ||
+ | - Read the Additional Quadro Performance Improvements section below | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Additional Quadro performance improvements===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | --> NVIDIA Threaded Optimization setting# | ||
+ | |||
+ | Many users are reporting random crashes with NVIDIA drivers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | >Note: **We recommend using the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | <-- | ||
+ | --> Power adjustments# | ||
+ | Switching your NVIDIA card to High Performance can also help. Some users have reported this fixes a problem where portions of the **Gumball** feature do not display. | ||
+ | - Open your NVIDIA Control Panel and select **Manage 3D settings** | ||
+ | - Then, select the **Power Management mode** and change the option from **Adaptive** to **Prefer maximum performance** | ||
+ | - Save your changes and your are done! | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | <-- | ||
+ | --> Vertical Sync# | ||
+ | I found that disabling vsync in the driver helped quite a bit for v6 - perhaps it helps with v5 too. | ||
+ | |||
+ | With VSync on: | ||
+ | |||
+ | < | ||
+ | Command: _TestMaxSpeed | ||
+ | Time to regen viewport 100 times = 1.66 seconds. (60.39 FPS) | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | With Vsync off: | ||
+ | |||
+ | < | ||
+ | Command: _TestMaxSpeed | ||
+ | Time to regen viewport 100 times = 0.08 seconds. (1265.82 FPS) | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | <-- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Latest discussion on NVIDIA cards===== | ||
+ | The most recent and ongoing discussion about Rhino and NVIDIA cards here: http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | And the [[https:// |