Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard
NVIDIA Networking
The NVIDIA Networking function configures and controls NVIDIA networking hardware integrated into the NVIDIA MCP. In addition to the typical network configuration functions that are controlled using the Windows Network Connections panel, the NVIDIA networking solution includes several key features that are accessed using the NVIDIA control panel.
FirstPacket
FirstPacket provides a better gaming experience over a broadband connection when multiple applications on the same PC are simultaneously transmitting data to the Internet
TCP/IP Acceleration
When TCP/IP acceleration is enabled, it lowers the CPU utilization and provides overall better system performance when the networking traffic is mainly TCP/IP.
To launch the NVIDIA Control Panel, select Start¾All Programs
¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Control Panel. Click on the Networking icon.
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