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Warning AW owners... Windows 10 Upgrade Warning for Alienware Owners | NotebookReview @All, Windows 10 & v353.62 has blown out four Samsung display panels -> AW18, M18xR2, AW17 <- Please uninstall current driver (DDU/Clean & Shutdown) and install v352.84 from here http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-31.html#post136061 Win7/8.1 users please install previous version 353.49 as a precaution, from here http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-45.html#post138999 Samsung LCD displays: Alienware 18 R1 , M18xR1, M18xR2, Alienware 17 R1 60Hz & 120Hz (Samsung & AUO), M17xR4 120Hz... Please post your concerns here Windows 10 + Official 353.62 Drivers Has Killed Three Samsung LCD Displays

INF MOD v353.62 Windows 7/8.1 Win8.1/10 'F8' Boot options 'Safe Mode' & 'Disable driver Signing' cmd (Admin) bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy -> reboot -> F8 -> select 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement' -> Install drivers. Extract driver using 7-Zip Display.Driver folder -> copy/overwrite the proper .inf file Extracted driver package -> run setup.exe GeForce 353.62 Win7/8.1 nv_dispi.inf: PEG/Dedicated All Models (including Optimus/M17xR4) excluding AW 2015 - GTX 980M , 970M , 965M , 880M , 870M , 860M , 780M , 770M , 765M , 680M , 675MX , 670MX nvcvi.inf: Optimus Alienware 17 / 05AA (only) GTX 980M - 970M - 965M GeForce 353.62 WHQL Win7/8.1 - - - Updated - - - INF MOD v353.62 Windows 10 Windows 10 v353.62 driver + INF Mod -> HERE <- Windows 10 Intel XTU FIX HERE http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-54.html#post141270 Warning AW owners...

Try this. - - - Updated - - - @thegh0sts follow this guide http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-54.html#post141270 just skip XTU, then install http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=7GM0D reboot, F8 "DSE" install NV v353.62 from HERE Finally >install AW OSD through WU< https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=compal%20

Not you man... @haXBOXpro use this tool to prevent updates https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930Disable updates under "Device installation settings". Still, WU won't download Graphics drivers "Aftermarket upgrades" missing/matching HWIDs... NVCPL -> Manage 3D settings -> set Power Management mode to "Adaptive" (Globally), Program Settings -> add all applications/games and set Power Management mode to "High Performance" / dedicated.

Run DDU, F8 "DSE". Re-download v353.62 from HERE, install using nv_dispi.inf (PEG) . - - - Updated - - - Yep, DDU works fine. Press F8 to boot into Safe Mode.

These are not Wood's mods, dropbox above v353.17 are laptopvideo2go's. [MENTION=36623]Solo wing[/MENTION]'s post mentioning v352.84 is my inf mod from here http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-31.html#post136061 As I said before link my work instead. Some of my mods are not only HWIDs but include specific tweaks. Regarding laptopvideo2go, they surely deserve better...mention their work.

Did you succeed installing XTU?

If the Code 43 persists , run DDU and re-install drivers. F8 'DSE'.

Nothing serious... just keep reseating the card, 2 screws only no need to remove the heat sink.

Yep, looks fine. What have you been drying there...?

Again, try reseating the card a few times.

Check the motherboard insulating black plastic. Try cleaning the gold connectors w/ a soft dry cloth and then reseat the card a few times.

Then follow this, just don't skip anything.

No need to re-install windows. F8 "Safe Mode" DDU uninstall both drivers and reboot. Install first Intel HD, reboot and then install Nv. cmd (Admin) sfc/ scannow -> reboot.

v353.17 http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-36.html#post136516 Still, v352.84 shouldn't throttle.

I hate optimus, mine is 120Hz PEG/eDP.

Nope, set stock clocks 1038/2505 P0/P1 matching. NVCPL force dedicated graphics...all games.

Did you disable driver signing using F8 method? NVCPL set to high performance, add games/applications it's probably running optimus.

Follow instructions...first install Intel MEI v11.0.0.1157 then reboot and finally install XTU. Link my mods instead https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rwe2gxu5bz5y9k6/AAC86isvtF59MzEesByipAP3a?dl=0 P-states matching, stock clocks instead 1038/5012 or install v352.84 -> http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-31.html#post136061

Please post HWID -> Device manager -> Display Adapters -> Details -> Hardware Ids. First disable driver signing. Win10 'F8' Boot options 'Safe Mode' & 'Disable driver Signing' cmd (Admin) bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy -> reboot -> F8 -> select 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement' -> Install drivers. Extract driver using 7-Zip Display.Driver folder -> copy/overwrite the proper .inf file Extracted driver package -> run setup.exe nvdispi.inf v353.49 Win8.1 http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-45.html#post138999 Just follow the instructions and don't skip anything or change the install order. Windows 10 upgraded/activated. MSA -> Devices -> check Alienware XXXXX. Clean install windows 10 using available ISOs, always skip product key -> just activate w/ your MSA login. Try P-states matching, 980M stock 1127/2505...or v352.84 -> http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-31.html#post136061 - - - Updated - - - [MENTION=119]Mr. Fox[/MENTION] Upgraded ME FW v8.1.52.1496, BCLK nice improvements regarding cold boot freezes. I will do some further testing as soon as I have some spare time. I've done this a few times, even different stuff M18xR2 modules <ME greyed out> hoping to fix M17xR4 CPU TDP...unlocking it occasionally under UEFI. Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools Filename : ME8_1.5M_Production.bin MD5 : 57d24c09484834e0a1772bce3489f1f4 SHA1 : a48fe5390d07a0f4e1def9958e697c3351f2b4bb ME driver installed, exit ThrottleStop, HWiNFO and defender. cmd (Admin) Check current version: FWUpdLcl64 -fwver Backup first FWUpdLcl64 -save BACKUP.BIN Flash FWUpdLcl64 -f ME8_1.5M_Production.bin Intel ME System Tools v8.1.rar

INF MOD v353.62 Windows 10 Win10 'F8' Boot options 'Safe Mode' & 'Disable driver Signing' cmd (Admin) bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy -> reboot -> F8 -> select 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement' -> Install drivers. Extract driver using 7-Zip Display.Driver folder -> copy/overwrite the proper .inf file Extracted driver package -> run setup.exe GeForce 353.62 Hotfix nv_dispi.inf: PEG/Dedicated All Models (including Optimus/M17xR4) excluding AW 2015 - GTX 980M , 970M , 965M , 880M , 870M , 860M , 780M , 770M , 765M , 680M , 675MX , 670MX nvcvi.inf: Optimus Alienware 17 / 05AA (only) GTX 980M - 970M - 965M GeForce 353.62 HF Win10 - - - Updated - - - @mw86 Intel XTU fix (MEI v11.0.0.1157) instructions HERE Warning AW owners...

After some testing, I found a solution for Windows 10 Build 10240 TDRs w/ v353.49 & v353.50, including XTU permission error. *7-Zip* "Extract to" desktop. First install/enable .NET 3.5 -> Plug in the USB drive with Windows 10 installation files. cmd (Admin) -> replace "X" w/ the proper drive letter. DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess /Source:X:\sources\sxs 'F8' Boot options 'Safe Mode' - 'Disable driver Signing' cmd (Admin) bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy -> Reboot Install Intel Chipset Drivers v10.0.27 http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php/downloads/Drivers/Intel/Chipset-Device-Software/Serie-10.x/Intel-Chipset-Device-Software-Version-10.0.27-WHQL/ cmd (Admin) cd C:\Users\username\Desktop\Chipset_v10.0.27\SetupChipset.exe -> Reboot Install Intel MEI v11.0.0.1157 cmd (Admin) cd C:\Users\username\Desktop\Intel MEI_v11.0.0.1157\MEISetup.exe -> Reboot -> F8 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement'. Install DirectX SDK (June 2010) *Steam CommonRedist* -> Visual C++ both 32-bit & 64-bit: 12.0, 11.0, 10.0, 9.0 from HERE Install XTU -> XTU-Setup-exe.exe right click "Run as Administrator". Just skip this step if you have never installed XTU before. -> Reboot F8 'Safe Mode' uninstall current NV drivers -> DDU "Clean & shutdown" option. F8 -> 'DSE'. Extracted NV driver package -> copy/overwrite nvcvwu.inf -> run setup.exe -> Reboot -> F8 'DSE' Install AW OSD, extract w/ 7-Zip -> M18xR2_M17xR4_v0.32.0.8C_A00.EXE -> Alienware 18_17_v0.33.0.11C_A01.EXE cmd (Admin) e.g. M17xR4 cd C:\Users\username\Desktop\Application_N9PMP_WN_0.32.0.8C_A00\setup.exe -> Reboot Edit: M18xR2/M17xR4 Compal v1.0.0.4 Win10 driver (below), no need to install OSD. Use have disk method. INF MOD v353.50 Windows 10 nvcvwu.inf: PEG/Dedicated All Models (including Optimus/M17xR4) excluding AW 2015 - GTX 980M , 970M , 965M , 880M , 870M , 860M , 780M , 770M , 765M , 680M , 675MX , 670MX nvcvwu.inf: Optimus Alienware 17 / 05AA (only) GTX 980M - 970M - 965M GeForce_353.50_Intel_MEI_Windows_10_Fix.7z nvcvwu.inf_v353.50_PEG_Dedicated.zip nvcvwu.inf_v353.50_Optimus_Alienware_17_.zip Compal_M18xR2_M17xR4_Win10_ACPI_CPL0002_emsc.inf_amd64_94a3608442056097.zip

nvdmi.inf[NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.1] Win7 %NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AA.1028% = Section210, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AA1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AB.1028% = Section213, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AB1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AD.1028% = Section213, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AD1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AE.1028% = Section216, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AE1028 [NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.2] Win8 %NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AA.1028% = Section211, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AA1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AB.1028% = Section214, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AB1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AD.1028% = Section214, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AD1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AE.1028% = Section217, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AE1028 [NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.3] Win8.1 %NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AA.1028% = Section212, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AA1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AB.1028% = Section215, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AB1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AD.1028% = Section215, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AD1028%NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AE.1028% = Section218, PCIVEN_10DE&DEV_1198&SUBSYS_05AE1028 [Strings] DiskID1 = "NVIDIA Windows (64 bit) Driver Library Installation Disk 1" NVIDIA = "NVIDIA" NVIDIA_A = "NVIDIA" NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AA.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M" NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AB.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M " NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AD.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M " NVIDIA_DEV.1198.05AE.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M "Just replace 05AE with the corresponding ID "0490".

Please set "MAX" VDDC reading and then take a screenshot of both ASIC & sensors readings. - - - Updated - - - *SLI Enabled* Try running 3dmark11 "Entry Level" for a few seconds to capture secondary GPU (ASIC 70.2%) VDDC reading. @tony7755333 ASIC 67.1% 1.062v http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-42.html#post138539 ASIC 70.2% Thx.

@haXBOXpro THX. ASIC 66.6% 1.062v ASIC 77.0% 1.025v - - - Updated - - - @tony7755333 ASIC 70.2% [MENTION=119]Mr. Fox[/MENTION] ASIC 76.7% ASIC 72.8%