Software that enables communication between the graphics processor and the rest of the PC. Software drivers are frequently updated to improve performance, quality, and enable new features. Be sure to download the latest drivers as they come become available. NVIDIA is the only graphics company to offer a Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) that works with all NVIDIA GPUs.
Little pieces of software that your computer uses to talk to an added component, like a printer, modem, CD drive, and some monitors. If the driver is not present, the component won't work. Your computer may not even know the component is plugged in unless the driver is correctly installed.
Software that instructs the computer on how to talk with its specific peripheral components, such as scanners, drivers and printers.
Software that links the hardware to the operating system. Good drivers are usually developed by the chip manufacturers and make the hardware easy to use.
Term used to describe the software that activates your hardware. Your computer motherboard, video card, sound hardware, sometimes even hard drives and network cards may require this software to work properly. Usually your driver software will come with your hardware on a CD and be installed automatically. Updating your drivers usually involves visiting the website of your hardware vendor(s) and downloading the relevant files. Ensure that you read all the notes and instructions carefully - improperly installed drivers can leave your system unstable.
are XE "drivers:printer" programs dedicated to providing an interface with an external device; hard disk, floppy disk, printer, CD ROM, etc. The device driver provides the operating system with a standardized interface for a specific brand name and model device. The suffix .DRV usually indicates a driver.
Software used for a computer to communicate with peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, keyboards etc. There are no terms in this glossary that start with this letter.
these are software programs used by your micro-computer to run applications like CD-NameSearch. A SCSI driver makes the CD-ROM drives work and a printer driver makes the printer work.
Software that controls hardware devices, such as DAQ boards, GPIB. interface boards, PLCs, RTUs, and other I/O devices.
A program that controls a device. Every device, whether it be a printer, disk drive, or keyboard, must have a driver program. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with the operating system. For other devices, you may need to load a new driver when you connect the device to your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver knows.
Set of files that control a piece of hardware. The interface between the operating system and the hardware.
Software drivers allow your hardware to 'talk' to your operating system. When you first get a printer, you must plug it into your computer, and then install the drivers from the disk or CD provided. These drivers tell your computer that the new device is a printer, and that allows your software to work well with the new device. Driver installation is a very quick process and only needs to be done once per new device. That said, it's always good to keep your driver disks in a safe place in case something goes wrong, or you want to erase your hard drive and start again.
software for hardware and OS
Software provided with peripherals (e.g. scanners, printers, video & sound cards, scanners etc) work with a computer by providing information the computer needs to operate and interface with the peripheral correctly.
A driver is software used to control a hardware component or peripheral device of a computer, such as a modem, disk drive or printer. If you do not have the current device driver for a specific hardware item (i.e. modem), that device may not function properly.
Part of the software that is used to control a specific hardware device.
Software that controls a specific hardware device such as a data acquisition board.
Software that controls a specific hardware device, such as DAQ boards.