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Windows power management -> High performance Manage 3D settings > Program Settings > Power management mode -> Set all games to high performance. Persistent mode keeps the driver always loaded, even if no application is accessing the GPU.

Well now it's done, uninstalled drivers with Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU), is the card new / x-bracket included ? Dell or Clevo ?

Post pics first.

Correct, set windows power options/NV control Panel and uninstall Game Booster, under the card check that the big thermal pad is properly placed/black isolating plastic + thermal pad placement - take pics, new card ?

Modded Quadro Drivers nvdmq.inf v331.82 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 SLI GTX 680M / 780M Increased Stability / Low DPC Latency Windows 8.1 - GTX 780M - (First Boot) after running GPU-Z 300-400 µs - Geforce v331.82 450-600 µs - Download Quadro Notebook 331.82 - WHQL - Driver - Uninstall current drivers (backup PhysX install folder C:\Nvidia...GeForce v331.82) Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.6.1 / first uninstall option. - Extract w/ 7-Zip -> 331.82-quadro-notebook-win8-win7-64bit-international-whql -> Delete NVWMI folder (Optimus disabled - delete Display.Update & Display.Optimus) -> Copy/paste PhysX folder -> Display.Driver copy/overwrite nvdmq.inf -> Run setup.exe - Don't use the modding guide for this (edited installation instructions), just copy/overwrite nvdmq.inf - Windows 8 - Disable Driver Signing. Command Prompt (Admin) Win key + X Type: bcdedit /set {current} testsigning yes -> "The operation completed successfully">reboot>Install drivers. Exit test mode, cmd (admin). bcdedit /set {current} testsigning no nvdmq.inf_Modded_Quadro v331.82_AW_M17XR2_R3_R4 + M18XR1_R2_GTX 680M _780M Low DPC Latency Drvs.zip

R3/770M is not working @chiefule probably vBIOS related. R4 BIOS settings -> Secure Boot disabled -> Legacy Mode enabled. - Download A11 Driver Details | Dell US - Connect the power cord - right click -> Run as Administrator M17R4A13WIN64 - Unlocked A11 BIOS flash, Method 2 (FPT) Bootable DOS USB Drive (files included) http://forum.techinferno.com/alienware-m17x-aw-17/1964-%5Bm17x-r4%5D-unlocked-bios-versions.html - A11 Unlocked BIOS -> Advanced Menu>Disable IGP (Integrated Graphics)>Set Display to PEG>F10 save&exit. Tech|Inferno Forums Rules

Windows power management -> RUN > type powercrg.cpl -> Set high performance Nvidia Control Panel (look for the driver version) -> Manage 3D settings > Program Settings > Power management mode -> Set all games to high performance. Re-paste every time the heatsink is removed, mine R3/580M max temps 65C. Install v331.82 then try GeForce 314.22 Driver if the problem persists.

Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta9.4 Driver for Windows. • Includes all Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta9.2 Driver • May resolve intermittent black screens or display loss observed on some AMD Radeon™ R9 290X and AMD Radeon R9 290 graphics cards • Improves AMD CrossFire™ scaling in the multi-player portion of Call of Duty®: Ghosts • AMD Enduro Technology Profile updates: •​ XCOM:​ Enemy Unknown • Need for Speed Rivals AMD Catalyst™ 13.11 Beta9.4 Driver for Windows® Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.6.1 / first uninstall option.

T-Pad / Camera, both are working now. User Account Control: Only elevate executables that are signed and validated -> Disabled (Windows SmartScreen disabled) User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode -> Disabled User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation -> Disabled

Hi, welcome to T|I For the 3D model flash Nvidia GTX 780m - 'OC edition' - rev02 NVIDIA Kepler VBIOS mods - Overclocking Editions, modified clocks, voltage tweaks Optimus, follow this (From Stock A12 instead of A13...) http://forum.techinferno.com/alienware-m17x-aw-17/1964-%5Bm17x-r4%5D-unlocked-bios-versions-31.html#post74056 Flash GTX 780m - 'OC edition' - rev02 GPU Throttling -> removed NV Inspector -> Show Overcloking..... @baseball1 BIOS settings, Secure Boot disabled -> Legacy Mode enabled. - Download A11 Driver Details | Dell US - Connect the power cord - right click -> Run as Administrator M17R4A13WIN64 - Download all the files for Method 2 -> prepare Bootable DOS USB Drive (files included) http://forum.techinferno.com/alienware-m17x-aw-17/1964-%5Bm17x-r4%5D-unlocked-bios-versions.html - A11 Unlocked BIOS -> Advanced Menu>Disable IGP (Integrated Graphics)>Set Display to PEG>F10 save&exit. - Bootable DOS USB stick rename "Nvidia GTX 780m - 'OC edition'.rom" to 780m.rom and copy nvflash DOS files Download NVFlash 5.136 | techPowerUp follow this http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia-video-cards/2166-%5Bguide%5D-nvidia-vbios-flashing.html DOS dir Backup nvflash.exe -b backup.rom Flash nvflash.exe -6 780m.rom "Flash successful" Reboot -> Ctrl+Alt+Del Tech|Inferno Forums Rules

Which version ? Try GeForce 331.82 - WHQL - Game Ready Driver

THEN KEEP 331.65 ! - extract v331.82 -> Display.Driver folder copy/overwrite Nvidia_331.82 331.82-notebook...\international\ -> Delete GFExperience GFExperience.NvStreamC GFExperience.NVStreamSrv LEDVisualizer MS.NET ShadowPlay ->run setup.exe Windows 8 Legacy Mode -> disable driver signing / F8 safe Boot option (Kaputt). cmd (admin) bcdedit /set {current} testsigning yes bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy ->reboot>install drivers. Exit test mode / Restore default boot. cmd (admin) bcdedit /set {current} testsigning no bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy standard William S. Burroughs...

Similar (M18xR2) @svl7 Secure Boot disabled -> From stock A13>Extract stock A11 BIOS w/ 7-Zip, run InsydeFlash.exe (as administrator) then follow the FPT method A11 unlocked.

Install v331.83, try (safe mode recommended) Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.6.1 / first uninstall option. Secure Boot disabled, unlocked vBios request (GPU Boost/Removed) http://forum.techinferno.com/general-notebook-discussions/4635-bios-vbios-modification-request-thread-svl7.html

580M supported card (Clevo still 04901028)...modding is not required, clean install try (safe mode recommended) Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.6.1 / first uninstall option - single step.

No problem, you can set it to 120Hz though.

Nope, stock cards only - BIOS - 3D Vision certified.

331.82 the most stable release since v314.22....? Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.6.1 / first uninstall option. GeForce 331.82 - WHQL - Game Ready Driver nvdmn.inf_M17XR2_R3_R4_ 3D _M18XR1_R2_SLI_Nvidia_GTX_680M _780M_v331.82.zip

This 331.82 Game Ready WHQL driver ensures you'll have the best possible gaming experience in Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag and Need for Speed: Rivals. Performance Boost Increases performance by up to 19% for GeForce 400/500/600/700 Series GPUs in several PC games when compared to the GeForce 327.23 WHQL drivers. GeForce GTX 770/780/TITAN/780Ti: • Up to 50% in Metro: Last Light • Up to 26% in Crysis 3 • Up to 18% in Battlefield 4 NVIDIA SLI Technology Added or updated the following profiles: • Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - updated SLI profile • Batman: Arkham Origins - updated SLI profile • Battlefield 4 - added SLI profile • Blade & Soul - updated SLI profile • Crysis - added SLI profile • Dirty Bomb - added profile for DirectX 9 • Dragon Sword - updated profile for DirectX 9 • Dying Light - added profile for DirectX 11 • Euro Truck Simulator 2- updated profile • F1 2013 - updated SLI profile • FIFA 14 - added SLI profile • GRID 2 - updated profile for DirectX 11 • Natural Selection 2 - updated; added profile for DirectX 11 Version 331.82 RN-W33182-01v01|5RELEASE331 DRIVER CHANGES • Outlast- added profile for DirectX 9 • Path of Exile - added SLI profile • Shadow Warrior - added profile for DirectX 9 • Space Hulk - updated SLI profile • Splinter Cell: Blacklist - updated SLI profile • State of Decay - added profile for DirectX 9 • War of the Vikings- added profile for DirectX 11 • Watch Dogs - added profile for DirectX 11 3D Vision Profile Updates • Assassin's Creed: Black Flag - Good • Call of Duty: Ghosts - Fair • The Wolf Among Us - Good • FIFA 14 - Good • Shadow Warrior - Excellent rating • Urban Trial Freestyle - Good Other Profile Updates • Crysis 3 - added AO profile • FIFA 14 - added AO profile • Battlefield 3 - updated Surround profile • Battlefield 4 - updated Surround profile • Civilization 5 - added HBAO+ • NVIDIA PhysX System Software - v9.13.0725. • HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.26.4. • GeForce Experience - 1.7.1 (version 9.3.21.0) Changes and Fixed Issues in Version 331.82 Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Fixed Issues • [NVIDIA Control Panel]: Slovenian is incorrectly set as the default language for the Croatia region. [1175402] The default is now English. • [surround]: Various Surround functions are not working.[1399823] • [surround]: Bezel resolutions cannot be created while in Surround portrait mode. [1376860] • [3D Surround]: Stereoscopic 3D cannot be enables with Surround. [1403598] • OpenGL rendering is not rendered properly when rotation is activated.[891959] • [GeForce TX 460][Team Fortress 2]: Light jitters and flickers during the game. [1226365] • [GeForce GTX 260]: There is no audio over HDMI when the desktop is set to the 3DTV Play resolution. [960780] Desktop: Windows XP 32bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS GeForce 331.82 Driver Windows XP 64bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS GeForce 331.82 Driver Windows 8/7 32bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS GeForce 331.82 Driver WHQL Windows 8/7 64-bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS GeForce 331.82 Driver WHQL Notebook: Windows 8/7 32bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS GeForce 331.82 Driver WHQL Windows 8/7 64bit: NVIDIA DRIVERS GeForce 331.82 Driver WHQL

@BillyXq I see you're having trouble w/ .inf...press Win key + X select device manager ->Display Adapters>Details>drop-down menu - Hardware Ids>post results. GeForce 331.65 - WHQL - Game Ready Driver - Windows 8 - disable driver signing. Command Prompt (Admin) Win key + X Type: bcdedit /set {current} testsigning yes "The operation completed successfully">reboot>Install drivers. -Installation failed "No compatible device found">close dialog. -Browse the extracted Nvidia folder (C:\Nvidia)>open Display.Driver folder> copy/overwrite nvdmn.inf. -Run setup.exe within the extracted Nvidia folder. Exit test mode, cmd (admin). bcdedit /set {current} testsigning no >reboot. nvdmn.inf_M17xR5_GTX680M_v331.65.zip

Device manager>Display Adapters>Details>Device Description>Hardware Ids. nvdmn.inf - Replace "0551" with 05AB ? instead http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/5249-%5Bguide%5D-modding-nvidias-oem-inf-files.html "%NVIDIA_DEV.11A0xxxx.1028% = Section210, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11A0&SUBSYS_xxxx1028" Device Id 5 [strings] NVIDIA_DEV.11A0.xxxx.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M "

0.5mm pads (MOSFETs - stick together 4 x 0.5mm)

IC diamond is fine, thermal pad placement [Guide] Alienware M17xR3 GTX 780M installation

Fujipoly Extreme System Builder Thermal Pad - 1/4 Sheet - 150 x 100 x 0.5 - Thermal Conductivity 11.0 W/mK Gelid Solutions GC-3 Extreme Thermal Compound - 3.5 Grams (TC-GC-03-A)

- Extract drivers 7-Zip - 3xx.xx-notebook-win8-win7-64bit-international-whql\Display.Driver - Display.Driver folder, OEM INF list. nvaci.inf Acer, Gateway nvami.inf Asus nvaoi.inf Apple nvbli.inf HP nvcti.inf Compal nvcvi.inf Clevo nvdmi.inf Dell nvfmi.inf Fujitsu nvfui.inf Siemens nvhmi.inf HP nvloi.inf LG nvlti.inf lenovo NVMIi.inf MSI nvqni.inf NEC nvszci.inf Sony nvtdi.inf Toshiba Qosmio nvtsi.inf Toshiba - INF file structure. ; NVIDIA Windows (64 bit) Display INF file ; Copyright © NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. [Version] Signature = "$Windows NT$" Provider = %NVIDIA% ClassGUID = {4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} Class = Display DriverVer = 10/23/2013, 9.18.13.3165 CatalogFile = NV_DISP.CAT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Manufacturer]%NVIDIA_A% = NVIDIA_SetA_Devices,NTamd64.6.0,NTamd64.6.1,NTamd64.6.2,NTamd64.6.3 (Windows versions 64-bit) NTamd64.6.0 Vista NTamd64.6.1 Win7 NTamd64.6.2 Win8 NTamd64.6.3 Win8.1 1 [NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.0] Vista %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F1.1028% = Section004, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F11028 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F2.1028% = Section004, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F21028 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.0228.1028% = Section004, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_02281028 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 [NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.1] Win7 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.019C.1028% = Section001, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_019C1028 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F1.1028% = Section001, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F11028 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F2.1028% = Section001, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F21028 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 [NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.2] Win8 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.019C.1028% = Section002, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_019C1028 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F1.1028% = Section002, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F11028 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F2.1028% = Section002, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F21028 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 [NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.3] Win8.1 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.019C.1028% = Section003, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_019C1028 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F1.1028% = Section003, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F11028 %NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F2.1028% = Section003, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F21028 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 [strings] DiskID1 = "NVIDIA Windows (64 bit) Driver Library Installation Disk 1" NVIDIA = "NVIDIA" NVIDIA_A = "NVIDIA" NVIDIA_DEV.0407.019C.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT " NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F1.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT" NVIDIA_DEV.0407.01F2.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT " ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- nvdmi.inf (Dell) e.g. Alienware M17xR2 GTX 680M - Win7 - Device manager -> Display Adapters -> Details -> Device Description -> Hardware Ids. 10DE&DEV = Nvidia, 11A0 = GTX 680M, 043A = M17XR2, 1028 = Dell (PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11A0&SUBSYS_043A1028) PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11A0&SUBSYS_05511028 = M17xR4/60Hz GTX 680M (Reference) - Edit only the "NTamd64 Section" that corresponds to your OS version + 5 "NVIDIA Windows (64 bit) Driver Library Installation Disk 1" Under [NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.1] 2 (Win7) search for "%NVIDIA_DEV.11A00551.1028% = Section210, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11A0&SUBSYS_05511028" replace 0551 with 043A. - 5 "NVIDIA Windows (64 bit) Driver Library Installation Disk 1" [strings] NVIDIA_DEV.11A0.0551.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M " replace 0551 with 043A Notepad CTRL+H Method - Display.Driver folder -> open nvdmi.inf (notepad) CTRL+H -> Find What: 0551 Replace With: 043A -> Hit 'Replace All' -> Save. - C:\Nvidia...International\ -> run setup.exe. M17xR1 GTX 260M/280M/285M. - GTX 260M = 0618 %NVIDIA_DEV.0618.02A2.1028% = Section033, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0618&SUBSYS_02A21028, replace 02A2 with 02A1 - GTX 280M = 060A %NVIDIA_DEV.0618.02A2.1028% = Section033, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0618&SUBSYS_02A21028, replace both 0618 / 02A2 with 060A / 02A1 respectively. - 5 "NVIDIA Windows (64 bit) Driver Library Installation Disk 1" [strings] NVIDIA_DEV.060A.02A1.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M " NVIDIA_DEV.0618.02A1.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M " Notepad CTRL+H Method GTX 260M - Display.Driver folder -> open nvdmi.inf (notepad) CTRL+H -> Find What: 02A2 Replace With: 02A1 -> Hit 'Replace All' -> Save. - C:\Nvidia...International\ -> run setup.exe. GTX 280M 1- Display.Driver -> open nvdmi.inf CTRL+H -> Find What: 02A2 Replace With: 02A1 -> Hit 'Replace All' 2- Find What: 0618 Replace With: 060A -> ''Replace All' 3- Find What: 260M Replace With: 280M -> 'Replace All' -> Save. 4- C:\Nvidia...International\ -> run setup.exe GTX 285M 1- Display.Driver -> open nvdmi.inf CTRL+H -> Find What: 043A Replace With: 02A1 -> Hit 'Replace All' -> Save 2- C:\Nvidia...International\ -> run setup.exe - Windows 8 - disable driver signing. Command Prompt (Admin) Win key + X Type: bcdedit /set {current} testsigning yes -> "The operation completed successfully" -> reboot -> Install drivers. Exit test mode. bcdedit /set {current} testsigning no -> reboot.