# NVIDIA Configuration

This guide shows the steps for downloading and installing Nvidia drivers on Windows OS.

### Downloading the proper NVIDIA driver <a href="#nvidiaconfiguration-downloadingthepropernvidiadriver" id="nvidiaconfiguration-downloadingthepropernvidiadriver"></a>

Go to the [NVIDIA official website](https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx), download and install the recommended NVIDIA GPU driver. In the NVIDIA Driver Downloads **Option 1** section, choose your GPU model and other fields and click on **Beta and Older Drivers.**

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Choose your product and click SEARCH

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You will see a list of available drivers below, please select **472.39** as the recommended version of the NVIDIA drivers for Reality Engine. Please click on the DOWNLOAD button and make sure that the driver executable file is properly downloaded on your computer.

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After downloading the driver, install the driver on your computer by following the instructions.

### Installation Options <a href="#nvidiaconfiguration-installationoptions" id="nvidiaconfiguration-installationoptions"></a>

Select Custom (Advanced)

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### Custom Installation Options <a href="#nvidiaconfiguration-custominstallationoptions" id="nvidiaconfiguration-custominstallationoptions"></a>

Check, Perform a clean installation.

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Restart your computer to apply all the settings.

### Manage NVIDIA Settings on NVIDIA Control Panel <a href="#nvidiaconfiguration-managenvidiasettingsonnvidiacontrolpanel" id="nvidiaconfiguration-managenvidiasettingsonnvidiacontrolpanel"></a>

Once the driver is properly downloaded and installed on your computer through the HP Performance Advisor tool, right-click on the Windows Desktop and select **NVIDIA Control Panel.**

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Click on MANAGE 3D SETTINGS, and change the POWER MANAGEMENT MODE feature to **Prefer Maximum Performance** as shown below.&#x20;

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Click APPLY and close the NVIDIA Control Panel.

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In case you need any help, please visit the support page of NVIDIA. Right-click on the Windows Desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Navigate to the **Help menu** and select **Technical Support**.
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