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Anyone try the new beta 326.41? Does it still require inf mod for the driver to install with the unlocked vBios from here?

@J95 It's alright.. I'm flashing back to the backup original rom. Perhaps try again next time when inf mods are no longer needed... I appreciate your help. @svl7 and @johnkass Thank you guys. Your work is awesome! with 320.49 I was able to break 9500 3dMark11 w/ over-volting. You guys rock!! keep up the good work!!

@Robbo Yes I took the nvwin.inf from that link and also tried the one from laptopvideo2go. It doesn't work. With drive sig enforcement turned off, it fails. That very inf file worked on 320.49, but on 326.19, it fails. Dropped it into display.driver folder, overwrote the existing. No go.. Regarding your comment, "Perhaps your laptop is the one laptop that can't install modified drivers for some unbeknownst reason." < -- No need for all that now.... I've never asked for your help. You jumped in, so simply asked if you've tried it. If it works on YOUR laptop, I'm happy for you. Going forward, no need to help me. I don't need this. I can attack back, but will not do so. It will get nasty. Thanks for the help.

What I meant was using the link you provided, with the modified file there, it doesn't work on 326.19. I guess I need to learn to modify the infs if i'm going to stay with the OC vbios... Thanks.

Have you tried it? With 326.19 drivers? I don't think it works... even with driver signature enforcement turned off.

@svl7 Thank you for the explanation. Again, appreciate your heard work!

@svl7. Thank you! As is, the vBios v2 will not install as is with the driver signing enforcement turned off. I'm not sure what to modify to make the new 326.19 drivers to install. A quick thought and wishful thinking: would it make more sense to release vBios v3 w/ device ID that is already compatible with NVIDiA beta and Whql drivers? If MSI is already there, would it make sense to re-release the unlocked vBios under MSI? To me it doesn't make a difference if its MSI, or Dell, or Clevo. I would just like to eliminate the constant inf file issues at every driver release. Thank you and Johnkass for your great work!!

@svl7. Would the modded vbios always require a modified inf files to install the drivers? I finally bought the MSI GT70-2OD. Only way to install the driver is to use modded inf and driver signing turned off. Is the OC'd vBios based on MSI version of the 780M card? I'm seeing reports that latest beta from NVIDIA I salls fine on MSI machines without the need to modify anything. Is there a way to make the changes so that driver installation is a bit smoother? Thanks!

@elmo not true. Cheapest at Provantage. PROVANTAGE: Availability of MSI Notebook 937-176322-001 17.3" HSW Core i7 i5 GT780M W8 DVDRW 9 Cell RTL By MSI But those are as you know w/ no, with the cpu, disk and memory, specs I want it still reaches $2K range. I need to decide soon though... Thanks for the links. Edit: I think we're going off topic here... Let's stay focused on the modded vbios, settings / temps etc.., thanks.

OK, I'm now seriously considering the MSI whitebook 1763 model (Without the SteelSeries Full back-lit keyboard). It's either MSI 1763 barebone or Alienware 17. I'm sure many MSI folks have used the unlocked bios. For those who are using, I would like to request some information regarding the temperatures. And based on what I can gather, the single fan design does have the machine running pretty hot. It seems almost 80C is unavoidable playing the latest for about 30 minutes - 1 hour (if it takes that long to reach that temperature). For current owners of the 1763 (or the dragon edition 2 / GT70-2OD), using the unlocked bios, have you noticed any difference in temperature at all? It goes without saying, if you overclock it, it will run hotter, but at default unlocked state with base frequencies and voltages running exactly at the stock bios levels, does it run any hotter? If someone would be so kind to post some detailed temperature scenarios comparing the original bios vs. the unlocked bios, I would certainly appreciate it. TYVM!

@omega939 Can you please show me the link to the 240 watts mod on this forum? I'd like to see how it's done.. Thanks!

Thank you for the link. I think I get the idea. However, I will comment that your method looks rather dangerous / potential fire hazard. There is another guy / gal there who goes by the handle "Meaker" whos' done a similar PSU mod on a 330 watt PSU. What he did was to open up the PSU itself, and solder in the connectors, then close it back up. The finished result looks as if it's custom made. Of course, this means scanvenging the original connector cable from the original PSU. I'm going to attempt this when I buy a new laptop (in decision process). And when I do, I will post my results. Thanks.

@slv7 Thank you for that warning. I had no idea... Well, I guess it's back to the shopping cart / research time. I need to decide either Clevo or Alienware. MSI is out of the question for me due to 'usability' issues which pertains to my specific needs. Also, it means that I may not have to wait around for ASUS to release their 'crippled' laptop. I appreciate your input. I'll put some more due diligence into this and get a laptop that will support 'your' modded bios Thank you very much. You may have just save me another 2 years of agony....

@slv7 Are you serious?? Is this a fact based on official released info, or 'educated' speculation? If true, then I'm not sure what to do... I hate the keyboards (SteelSeries) on MSIs and Clevo is not something I want to go towards. I have the GTX780DXR now, and the keyboard is pretty and all, and good for gaming / (keyboard banging), but not very good for everyday 'typing' way too many missed strokes, and you really have to push hard to get some keys to register. Not to mention 'Uneven' lighting (which bothers me (maybe ok for others, but not me)). @ck2500 Very nice! How did you do it? Would you be so kind as to provide a link? Do you use the same handle at NBR? Thank you both for chiming in.