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NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M / 540M Video Driver Update (Windows 7 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • VPCF220FD
    • VPCF221FD
    • VPCF221FX
    • VPCF223FB
    • VPCF223FX
    • VPCF224FD
    • VPCF224FX
    • VPCF226FM
    • VPCF227FX
    • VPCF2290L
    • VPCF2290S
    • VPCF2290X
    • VPCF22BFX
    • VPCF22CFX
    • VPCF22DGX
    • VPCF22EGX
    • VPCF22FGX
    • VPCF22IFX
    • VPCF22JFX
    • VPCF22KFX
    • VPCF22SFX

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility updates the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M / 540M video driver to version 8.17.12.6893 to resolve the following issues:
    • The 3D function does not turn on while the computer is connected to a 3D TV
    • After running the 3D wizard setup in 16 bit color depth mode the language displayed is incorrect
    • When using WinDVD® to playback a MVC (Multiview Video Coding)file the picture is not smooth and the sound does not synchronize

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 7 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000600419.exe

    File Version

    • 8.17.12.6893

    File Size

    • 165.09 MB

    Release Date

    • 03-09-2012

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000600419.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000600419.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
    5. If the "Select Language" screen appears, select the language you wish to use, and then click "OK".
    6. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
    7. At the "NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M / 540M Update Ver. 8.17.12.6893" screen, click "Next".
    8. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    9. At the "Finish" screen, click "Finish".
    10. Restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the NVIDIA GeForce 520M / 540M Video Driver Update is complete.