Early 2011 mac pro 15'' can't install windows 8.1

Early 2011 mac pro 15''
for windows 8.1 drivers released ?
thanks

Melophage,
thanks your reply...
yes,
my mac pro book：boot camp 5.1.x MacOS 10.9.2
and creating partion for windows 8.1,
but when installing, it still can't find any drivers for windows 8.1
thanks a lot...

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