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Hello, the fan can work by switching a resistor. Had the same issue and got it fix. After is just to mod the NVIDIA drivers. this also changes the GPU ID number. if the resistor is placed down is 13D7. If is placed up becomes 1617. to my understanding this is for certain ranges of laptops models compatibility and no so sure if is also enable and disables G-Sync like some people has told me. 13D7= disable, 1617=enable. just becareful not to burn the resistor. Has 1~3ohms. I am not responsible for any damages, try at your own risk. good luck.

Hello, if anyone is interested on the FAN fix. I know is an old thread, but I was just in the same struggle as well. most GPUs sold from abroad aren’t originally what they advertise. Even though they work or is detected on the Laptop. They are modded according to your needs. I found out that you can change the ID number of the GPU to be compatible to 2 groups. ID Device GTX980m: 13D7 for Dell, Alienware, Clevo, ASUS, etc ID Device GTX980m: 1617 CLEVO, MSI, HP, Acer, ASUS you can see that list on the drivers .INF files. Which Vendors use 13D7 or 1617. I don’t know if is true, some claims that 13D7 is= NO G-SYNC, and 1617 is= G-SYNC. I believe all cards supports G-Sync is just your laptop that has to be builded for or not G-Sync. Cause NVIDIA card drivers list doesn’t specify that. So my laptop is Alienware 17 R1 P18E 2014 model. and use to be working with 13D7 ID device, now after reverting to 1617 it does also works normal, just that seems to work perfectly with a GPU ID device 1617. I think is what the Card originally was made for, and is how my laptop could read properly the vBios and its circuitry. in short the solution lies in changing a resistor that changes the ID device number between 13D7 (UP) or 1617 (down). The resistor locates near the Vbios chip and between the slot pins, you can find it the exact resistor on pin #9 it has another resistor next to it. and measures 1 or 3 ohms approximately. If your CARD is detected on your laptop but doesn’t work the FAN then this fix might be for you. Just shift the resistor UP (13D7) or DOWN (1617) on the empty spot. Is like 3 dots in where the resistor can be switched. Just becareful when soldering. Is very small and if not handled well the resistor can get burn. But since is a low resistor same as a wire you can just solder a wire. Just bridge 2 points. changing this won’t damage the card if you know where you have to change. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU ARE NOT SKILLFUL ENOUGH ON SOLDERING, TRY IT IN SOMETHING ELSE BEFORE ACTUALLY TRYING IT ON YOUR GPU. Best of luck. (Note: the uploaded pics is just an example)

Hello, I know is an old thread, but I was just in the same struggle as well. Here is my 2 cents. most GPUs sold from abroad aren’t originally what they advertise. Even though they work or is detected on the Laptop. They are modded according to your needs. I found out that you can change the ID number of the GPU to be compatible to 2 groups. ID Device GTX980m: 13D7 for Dell, Alienware, Clevo, ASUS, etc ID Device GTX980m: 1617 CLEVO, MSI, HP, Acer, ASUS, etc you can see that list on the drivers .INF files. Which Vendors use 13D7 or 1617. I don’t know if is true, some claims that 13D7 is= NO G-SYNC, and 1617 is= G-SYNC. I believe all cards (GTX980M) supports G-Sync is just your laptop that has to be builded for or not G-Sync. Cause NVIDIA card drivers list doesn’t specify that. So my laptop is Alienware 17 R1 P18E 2014 model. and use to be working with 13D7 ID device, now after reverting to 1617 it does also works normal, just that seems to work perfectly with a GPU ID device 1617. I think is what the Card originally was made for, and is how my laptop could read properly the vBios and its circuitry. In short the solution lies in changing a resistor that changes the ID device number between 13D7 (UP) or 1617 (down). The resistor locates near the Vbios chip and between the slot pins, you can find it the exact resistor on pin #9 it has another resistor next to it. and measures 1 or 3 ohms approximately. If your CARD is detected on your laptop but doesn’t work the GPU FAN then this fix might be for you. Just shift the resistor UP (13D7) or DOWN (1617) on the empty spot. Is like 3 dots in where the resistor can be switched. Just becareful when soldering. Is very small and if not handled well the resistor can get burn. But since is a low resistor same as a wire you can just solder a wire. Just bridge 2 points. changing this won’t damage the card if you know where you have to change. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU ARE NOT SKILLFUL ENOUGH ON SOLDERING, TRY IT IN SOMETHING ELSE BEFORE ACTUALLY TRYING IT ON YOUR GPU. Best of luck. The uploaded pictures is just an example. Not the Actual CARD, but they I have the same one. I did not want to dissemble the laptop only for this.

Hello I have been searching everywhere for a vBios for Asus Laptop GTX860m Kepler Architecture. I only see for Maxwell, Does Asus only used Maxwell on their Laptops? although I see they use MXM Boards that are supposedly to be Kepler and those soldered are Maxwell. Am I wrong?

Hello I have been recently readings forums about GPU upgrades on MXM modules 3.0B. Since I have a still working old ASUS G73SW-3D Model, I thought why no to venture and try to do an upgrade. I have manage to unlock my BIOS partially and later fully with CHITSET unlocked. The first thing I did try was to hook a eGPU with a GTX 1080Ti for a test. It did work wonderfully, I wasn't expecting to work through the mini-PCIe port (Wifi-CARD port). My work I did upload it in this forum. https://***********/forums/builds/2011-17-3-asus-rog-g73sw-gtx-460m-2th4ch-gtx-1080-ti-5gbps-mini-pcie-pce164p-n03-v-006-win10-bluehand/#post-98609 Now I want to make it more portable with a better GPU, so far I have seem a lot of success with olders GPU like the Kleper architecture, so I thought to try with some Maxwell models since is still supported by Nvidia and sometimes I would like to use it along with the eGPU that does work together with the Discrete Graphics. The GTX 460M is supported until 391.35 version but is quite outdated. To resume all this I am just trying to figure out why my GTX 970M 6GB is getting "error 43" after driver installation? It could be many reasons but I want to clarify my thoughts with some help. To start this is a GTX 970m 6GB from a MSI originally (VBIOS Version: 84.04.26.00.0B), flashed later with a ASUS g751jh vBios - file size183kb- (GPU Bios) GTX 970 3GB and got it working on external VGA port (although I got a from Asus G502VT a vBios of 6GB - file size 118KB but it doesn't work, boots windows start up but all black). This GTX 970 is a non G-Sync model as well as the vBios. The Laptop at the most works on VGA port externally, No LCD Display (Internal) I believe that it has to be the LVDS port that has the 3D LCD on it, most people who could make it run on this GPU had the 2D models. IGFX appears but I disabled it, I can install the Intel HD 3000 drivers but wont work since it doesn't have a on Board Graphics Chip. I was at least hoping to get the Nvidia Drivers right but it hasn't work. I feel like I need some vBios modding but there isn't much tutorials or guide for this type of procedure. I can at least flash and read Bios and little little editing skills. If there is anyone who could share any ideas I would be more than grateful.