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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!

Honestly Clevo/Sager are great machines aside from the speakers. I currently own a barebone MSI that I got for around $800 with a 675MX and I just bough all the rest of the parts on Ebay at fairly cheep prices. The keyboard is actually great and I love it to death, no missed strokes or anything. Speakers are also great, screen too... there's really not much to complain about besides the looks which aren't as low profile as I'd like. Alienware would really be my last choice, I went that route last year and discovered it's all about looks for them. They are extremely overpriced as well so you really don't get what you pay for. I'd suggest to get a clevo/sager or MSI notebook for the amazing performance you get at a really low cost. Overall I would suggest an MSI barebones notebook though as it's the cheapest and has great better speakers then clevo/sager .. not sure what "usability" issues you have with them, have you even tried one?

Here is a link to the 240W PSU guide: HTWingNut's Sager NP8250 / Clevo P157SM Review - Page 5 Yes, I have the same handle on the NBR forums. By the way, the guide is specifically for the Clevo P150EM / P150SM series with a 2.5mm x 5.5mm connector, and so you'll need to adapt the instructions to whatever connector your laptop uses. I would also try to use at least 16AWG for the spliced cable.

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

Up to know the GPU of the G73JH is the one that looks most MXM of all, but it is not for several reasons.

The JW had a crazy 460m board and won't take any other GPU, though I got the 660m to work in it, but only with a special vbios.

The VW was the same, the successor of it was even worse, everything soldered to the motherboard and the G75 of last year has a crazy GPU which doesn't even look remotely like an MXM card.

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

The Asus system will have a crippled abomination of a MXM card, or maybe even an on-board solution... Don't take it for granted that you will be able to flash the bios or vbios without any issues or complications.

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

I don't think it's necessarily a PSU problem, because right now I'm using a modified Dell/Delta 240W __af_placement_id--[AFF-PLACEMENT-ID].html"]powersupply. I read on NBR forums that the stock Clevo 180W PSU wasn't enough for the +135/+500 overclock, so I prepared a modified PSU (...and even took the chance to make a guide for it there)

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.

Hi, I recently flashed my GTX 780M (Clevo P150SM) with the modded vbios, and it worked perfectly. It completely removed the +135 core limit which previously existed in MSI Afterburner. However, I found out that I couldn't go higher than that anyway. My max clocks with the stock vbios was +135 / +500, and after flashing with the modded vbios, it remained the same. At +140 core, I can't even complete the first benchmark in 3DMark11 without freezing, whereas I've used +135 core to complete numerous entire runs. I was hoping that a slight increase in voltage would stabilize higher core clocks. When I used Nvidia inspector to apply +25mV, it appears to show that the voltage has increased, but when I check GPU-z it still shows a max of 1.012v (i.e. stock values). I would love it if the voltage modifier worked - the 780M I have handles +135 without any problems, and I'm thinking it could probably go a little higher with slightly increased voltage. My old GTX 680M was flashed with a modded bios that increased voltage to 1.037v, and that GPU was able to run completely stable at 1050MHz on the core.

What is your PSU output rate? On the MSI side (gt70 w/ gtx780M) which has 180watt power brick is having the same issue. I have no doubt in my mind if this modded bios can be tested on a machine that has higher power brick, it would push a lot further. Of course temps will then become the next threshold...

Great job everyone!!! I'm following this thread with great interest. Don't have a GTX780m yet, but will be getting one as soon as ASUS G750 w/ 780M gets released. I appreciate all the work you guys have put in to make it work. Grateful!

I don't believe there is a way... From what I can gather, video out is set to discrete cards on the board. Not sure if a software / hack can change that..