J95

This is a GeForce Hot Fix driver, version 361.82 that addresses the following issues:

• Eject NVIDIA Graphics Device.

Windows 10

64-bit

32-bit

       Windows 7 & 8.1

64-bit

32-bit

GeForce 361.75 WHQL

    *Install drivers at your own risk* Windows 10 + GeForce Drivers are Killing Samsung and LG Notebook LCD Display Panels
    Uninstall both PrecisionX & MSI Afterburner (Keep RTSS) including screen overclocking tools *Still at risk*

       Requirements:

       Due to driver incompatibility (black screens, TDRs, BSODs...) with previous vBIOS versions you must flash latest @Prema's v2 980M & 970M (Please consider donating to Prema)

• Win10/8.1 '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

       -> Keep these folders only <-

    INF MOD v361.75

nv_dispi.inf (including nvdmi.inf) PEG/Dedicated All Models: M15x, M17x, AW17 R1, M18x, AW18 R1 (including Optimus/M17xR4) excluding AW 2015 - GTX 980M , 970M , 965M , 880M , 870M , 860M , 780M , 770M , 765M , 680M , 675MX , 670MX , 660M

nvcvi.inf: Optimus Alienware 17 / 05AA (only) GTX 980M - 970M - 965M

      
Above updated PEG MODs v353.00 Win8.1 & v352.84  Win10

GeForce 361.75 Win 7/8.1

GeForce 361.75 Win10

nv_dispi.inf_v361.75_Win7_8.1_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v361.75_Win7_8.1_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

nv_dispi.inf_v361.75_Win10_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v361.75_Win10_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

Game Ready Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for Rise of the Tomb Raider and Tom Clancy’s The Division (Beta).

  Gaming Technology Added Beta support on GeForce GTX GPUs for external graphics over Thunderbolt 3.

   •GPUs supported include all GTX 900 series, Titan X, and GeForce GTX 750 and 750Ti.

  Application SLI Profiles Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

   • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - multiplayer EXE added to profile

   • Rise of the Tomb Raider - profile added

   • Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo - profile updated to match latest app behavior

   • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege - profile updated to match latest app behavior

   • Tom Clancy's The Division - profile added

 3D Vision Profiles:

  • No 3D Vision profiles were added with this release.

 3D Compatibility Mode Profiles:

  • No compatibility mode profiles were added with this release.

 Windows 10 Fixed Issues:

  •Photoshop CC 2015 has BSOD on notebooks when launched. [200161894] 

  •[359.06] NVIDIA Control Panel fails to launch after driver installed. [200156167] 

  •[361.43] Users get SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M (1000007e) BSOD when using driver in games. [1715822] 

  •Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 has TDR and subsequent crash with NVIDIA drivers higher than Release 353. [1711214] 

  •Disable G-SYNC for the Netflix app through Edge. [1694000] 

  •[SLI] Clock speeds remain above idle at 144 Hz on desktop. [1631144]

  Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7 Fixed Issues:

   •[361.43] CUDA driver DRS support is disabled. [1714908] 

   •[361.43] Call of Duty: Black Ops III has image corruption. [1714658]

   •Overclocked VRAM clock speed reverts to default during Share sessions. [1710879] 

   •[SLI] Clock speeds remain above idle at 144 Hz on desktop. [1631144] 

   •[344.48] Enabling the Snap To mouse option in Windows Mouse Properties prevents changing the DSR setting. [1569081] 

   •[GM204] Just Cause 2, Rage runs at a 6 GHz memory clock speed. [1567334]

 Software Modules

  • NView - version 147.00

  • HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4

  • NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.15.0428

  • GeForce Experience - version 2.9.1.35

  • CUDA - version 8.0

Windows 10

64-bit

32-bit

       Windows 7 & 8.1

64-bit

32-bit

On 1/27/2016 at 8:51 PM, MrSweet1991 said:

@J95 - What's the best drivers currently for a stock 970m please? on firestrike I'm getting 6163 tops and I can't work out why :/ I currently have 359.06 running PEG

 

Just DDU'd installed 353 applied full profiles 6 with nvinspector and my score increased from 6163 to 6580

 

Another Update - nvlddmkm stopped responding twice in the past 20 minutes. I only have Chrome running, Steam open (nothing playing) and FRAPS open doing nothing. Not sure if it may be software causing the crash or the nvidia driver itself. 

Stock clocks?

Chrome version? Chrome advanced settings, system: uncheck HW acceleration and background apps, restart chrome.

Try Full_Profiles_7_v353.00.txt...remember to restore Nvidia defaults before rebooting.

On 1/28/2016 at 5:09 AM, thegh0sts said:

why are the 361,xx breaking with Prema's vbios mod?

 

 

I can tell you right now that THERE IS NO UNLOCKED BIOS....simply because the bios for this model requires them to be digitally signed.

Not the mod but older vBIOS versions, including desktop cards.

Yes svl7's AW17 R1...many times he offered to send pre-programmed BIOS chips for both AW17 & AW18 but nobody had enough cojones/huevos back then. "ENTHUSIASTS"...

- - - Updated - - -

Updated both PEG MODs

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 - Full_Profiles_8_v353.00.txt

GeForce 352.84 PEG MOD Win 10 - Full_Profiles_3_v352.84.txt

22 hours ago, huangsj said:

Thank so much j95. 

 

 

It totally fixed the throttling problems I was having.

 

You rock!

@ALL please try Full_Profiles_6_v353.00.txt  -> GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 - Latest profiles

• PEG MOD v353.00 installed
• NV Inspector -> Driver Profile Settings -> Import User Defined Profiles -> Import (replace) all driver profiles (Nvidia text format) -> Full_Profiles_6_v353.00.txt
• NV Inspector -> restore current profile to Nvidia defaults -> reboot
• NVCPL -> Manage 3D settings -> Set High Performance etc...

Report back, I'll update win 10 PEG MOD accordingly.

Full_Profiles_6_v353.00.txt.zip

On 1/25/2016 at 11:05 AM, huangsj said:

@j95

 

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 - Latest profiles

 

Hi, I can't seem to find the link to download Full_Profiles_5_v353.00.txt or the task.xml files for the PEG MOD.

 

Can someone help me?

 

Thanks so much.

Sorry about that...all the links are messed up...new feature.

- - - Updated - - -

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 - Latest profiles

GeForce 352.84 PEG MOD Win 10 - Latest profiles

Quote

If you are having issues w/ 361.43  black screens, TDRs, BSODs...Nvidia's holyday gift, please revert to 359.06 or 359.12

Quote

 

Confirmed broken driver *361.43* AW/ 980M & 970M, under safe mode uninstall using DDU "Clean & Shutdown", reinstall  353.06 or 359.12

 

M18xR2, M17xR4 120Hz & AW17 120Hz install PEG MODs.

 

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 - Latest profiles

 

PEG MOD v352.84 Win 10 - Latest profiles

 

Impeccable job by @Khenglish

Confirmed broken driver *361.43* AW/ 980M & 970M, under safe mode uninstall using DDU "Clean & Shutdown", reinstall  353.06 or 359.12

M18xR2, M17xR4 120Hz & AW17 120Hz install PEG MODs.

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 - Latest profiles

PEG MOD v352.84 Win 10 - Latest profiles

On 12/21/2015 at 0:08 PM, DynamiteZerg said:

@J95 I have installed a 980M in my Dell Precision M6800. I am reading through your guides and it seems to mention editing the nv_dispi.inf instead of the nvdmi.inf?

 

I was trying to edit the file from GeForce 359.06 WHQL and it seemed quite different to the instructions I found from you. I am using Optimus as well.

 

I also read about:

- DDU "Clean & Shutdown"

- Disable driver signing

 

I suppose I have to do the above when installing the driver using the modded inf?

 

Sorry this is my first time attempting this and I am getting a bit confused here.

 

Anyway here are my Hardware IDs.

PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_13D7&SUBSYS_15CD1028&REV_A1
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_13D7&SUBSYS_15CD1028
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_13D7&CC_030000
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_13D7&CC_0300

 

• DDU "Clean and Shutdown"
• Win 8.1/10 -> disable DSE
• Extracted driver package -> Display.Driver folder -> open nvdmi.inf (notepad) CTRL+H -> Find What: 05AB Replace With: 15CD  -> Hit 'Replace All' -> save
• Extracted driver package -> run setup.exe.

On 12/17/2015 at 4:01 PM, nick81 said:

@j95

Hey man... I tried my luck with windows 10 once again today. I am officially deciding that it is impossible to use the 980m in optimus on windows 10. Maybe a vbios mod would fix this but for now I am stuck on win8.1...

I keep asking if anyone has been able to get it working but the only ones who did, are using dedicated with the 120hz screen....

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Try installing Dell's Win10 drivers http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/6099/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=7GM0D  

If you are still having issues go for the latest versions https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25489/Intel-Graphics-Driver-for-Windows-10-15-40-4th-Gen-

Station drivers http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=353&func=select&id=108&lang=en

Use my modded nvcvi.inf which has the proper edited "section"... black screens otherwise, don't try any graphics switching to avoid EDID corruption.

Keep these folders only, delete the rest.

- - - Updated - - -

GeForce 361.43 WHQL

    *Install drivers at your own risk* Windows 10 + GeForce Drivers are Killing Samsung and LG Notebook LCD Display Panels
    Uninstall both PrecisionX & MSI Afterburner (Keep RTSS) including screen overclocking tools *Still at risk*

• Win10/8.1 '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

    INF MOD v361.43

nv_dispi.inf (including nvdmi.inf) PEG/Dedicated All Models: M15x, M17x, AW17 R1, M18x, AW18 R1 (including Optimus/M17xR4) excluding [S]AW[/S] 2015 - GTX 980M , 970M , 965M , 880M , 870M , 860M , 780M , 770M , 765M , 680M , 675MX , 670MX , 660M

nvcvi.inf: Optimus Alienware 17 / 05AA (only) GTX 980M - 970M - 965M

GeForce 361.43 Win 7/8.1

GeForce 361.43 WHQL Win10

If you are having issues w/ 361.43  black screens, TDRs, BSODs...Nvidia's holyday gift, please revert to 359.06 or 359.12

nv_dispi.inf_v361.43_Win7_8.1_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v361.43_Win7_8.1_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

nv_dispi.inf_v361.43_Win10_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v361.43_Win10_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

- 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

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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 "

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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.

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@angel_ennix ASIC quality 64.6% = 1.075V, temps are high due to poor contact between heatsink and GPU die, including thermal pad placement.

thank u im currently trying the fix now..

notice tho for some reason my gpu automatically goes to 1.075V! which is too high i already tried lowering it using nvidia inspector but for some reason it goes back ....

That's normal, don't mess w/ voltages.

Run GPU-Z v0-8-6 post ASIC readings

hello can anyone help me how can i make a mod file for my nvidia gtx 780m, thanks

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Use nv_dispi.inf instead, from here (already modded).

or

- Download latest drivers

- Extract driver 7-Zip/winrar

- Display.Driver folder -> open nvdmi.inf (notepad) CTRL+H -> Find What: 05AE Replace With: 0490 -> Hit 'Replace All' -> Save.

- Extracted driver package -> run setup exe.

Unfortunately I won't be able to try this out until next week when I'm back home! What's this HF driver fix anyway. I haven't had any problems using the your earlier 359 mod. So far so smooth sailing

Win10

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Currently I can't test this mod...980M undergoing steroids treatment...

win 8.1 and yes sir non optimus

thanks for asking i forgot to put that on my post

-------edited-----

ill try older nvdia drivers too to check just to be sure

dont wanna risk on frying my 980m

Follow instructions to the letter to avoid throttling (nv_dispi.inf / single GPU) GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1

PEG MODs Update:

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 Profiles update: Full_Profiles_5_v353.00.txt (no need to reinstall drivers).

NV Inspector -> Driver Profile Settings -> Import User Defined Profiles -> Import (replace) all driver profiles (Nvidia text format) -> Full_Profiles_5_v353.00.txt

• NV Inspector -> restore current profile to Nvidia defaults -> reboot
  
• NVCPL -> Manage 3D settings -> Set High Performance...etc.
  

352.84 PEG MOD Win10, Profiles update: Full_Profiles_2_352.84.txt (no need to reinstall drivers).

Feedback...appreciated.

- - - Updated - - -

GeForce 359.12 HF

*Install drivers at your own risk* Windows 10 + GeForce Drivers are Killing Samsung and LG Notebook LCD Display Panels

• Uninstall both PrecisionX & MSI Afterburner (Keep RTSS) including screen overclocking tools *Still at risk*
  
• Win10/8.1 '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
  INF MOD v359.12
  

  
  nv_dispi.inf (including nvdmi.inf) PEG/Dedicated All Models: M15x, M17x, AW17 R1, M18x, AW18 R1 (including Optimus/M17xR4) excluding AW 2015 - GTX 980M , 970M , 965M , 880M , 870M , 860M , 780M , 770M , 765M , 680M , 675MX , 670MX , 660M
  

  
  

  
  nvcvi.inf: Optimus Alienware 17 / 05AA (only) GTX 980M - 970M - 965M
  

  
  GeForce 359.12 HF Win7/8.1
  GeForce 359.12 HF Win10
  

@ALL 980M/970M M18xR2 & AW17/M17xR4 120Hz, please check stock clocks throttling *P-states matching*

Feedback...appreciated.

@kenny27 @Tulius @haXBOXpro @thegh0sts

nv_dispi.inf_v359.12_Win7_8.1_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v359.12_Win7_8.1_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

nv_dispi.inf_v359.12_Win10_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v359.12_Win10_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

This is after FN+F5 graphics switching? Strange behavior...maybe trying different Intel HD drivers.

Don't switch to dedicated mode, mainly to avoid EDID corruption.

Here you go https://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-91.html#post151778

Hi all, just joined this forum to post a problem I am seeing.

About 2 months ago, I upgraded my AW17 R1 (2013) with GTX770M to Windows 10 Pro, and it was running without much problems.

With Windows 10 Pro installed, yesterday I changed the GPU to GTX970M and installed nVidia driver with modded .inf. The modded driver is installed in dedicated GPU mode (not Optimus mode). This is done by a more knowledgeable friend of mine.

Here is brief description of observations after the modded driver installation:

1. After modded driver installation completed, we can hear the notification tone of something plugged-in in Windows (like the tone when you plug in USB device);

2. Screen immediately went black. However, the hard disk LED is blinking;

3. When an external monitor is hooked up via the HDMI port, the external monitor is able to turn on and display the Windows desktop normally. This is observed by "duplicate" the monitor;

4. When a game is launched in full screen mode, both the laptop and external monitors are able to display the game. After exiting the game, the laptop finally is displaying Windows desktop normally;

5. My friend found a workaround fix for this issue, by using the AW17 power button to enter sleep mode. Only after entering and wake up from sleep mode the laptop monitor is able to light up and showing desktop.

So, my AW17 currently is able to use GTX970M under Windows 10 but only with a workaround fix. After cold boot/reboot, the screen will still turn black. I need to press the power button to enter sleep mode and pressing it second time to wake up, only then the monitor will turn on and display normally.

Anyone of you understand what is going on and know how to solve this, pls let me know.

Hello all,

I have an Alienware 17 (R5?) from 2013 and have upgraded from 880m to 980m.

The HWID is: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_13D7&SUBSYS_05AA1028&REV_A1

I have installed the Eurocom driver (17_R5_05AA1028_9xxM_358.50.zip) and in the nVidia Control panel, most of the features are missing. Also, Fn+F5 does not work.

I need help locating the most suitable driver for this card.

Thanks,

Madhu.

@Observer

- Switch back to Optimus mode to prevent EDID corruption

- Disable Hibernation: cmd (Admin) type powercfg -h off and press enter

powercfg -h off

- DDU "Clean & Shutdown"

- Disable driver signing

- Display.Driver copy/overwrite nvcvi.inf

- Set both Windows power plan and NVCPL to "High Performance"

@madhunm

*Optimus model* only use nvcvi.inf form here

@J95 359.00 is not the best driver, rolled back to 358.91 no throttling or extrange behaviors :S

Just wanted you to know

No problem here.

J95 how can i make this modded inf file, i have an alienware m17x r3 , nvidia gtx 780m, what software will i use? thanks

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Disable DSE and try nv_dispi.inf from here

Hello mr J95

I am stuck at this step ::: NV Inspector -> P0/P1 matching -> Copy nvidiaInspector folder and included batch files to C:\ root directory (Single/980M_Single_GPU_NVI...zip or SLI/980M_SLI_NVI...zip)

Can you explain this in a more noob friendly way ? thanks!

Just copy NV Inspector folder to C:\ including *SLI* batch files. Try stock clocks first, right click "Run as Administrator" -> Open NV Inspector -> *P1* "Create Startup Task"

@J95

Hey man

I am facing an annoying issue once a week approximately, which I hope you can help me with. What happens, is when I boot to Windows, my GPU won't be detected anymore. In Device Manager I'll get the most-hated "basic display adapter" instead of 980m.

In one case, this got resolved when I restarted the PC with driver signature off. Yesterday, however, I had to unistall the drivers using DDU and resinstall from scratch.

Any idea what could cause this? I am using Win8.1 with Optimus.

Just as a note, other than this issue, the driver/vbios/GPU are very stable in general. 0 issue when gaming, no throttling, low temps etc...

You must disable driver signing each time you install new drivers...just hit F8 and disable DSE, no need to run bcdedit command again.

PEG MODs Update:

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 Profiles update: Full_Profiles_5_v353.00.txt (no need to reinstall drivers).

NV Inspector -> Driver Profile Settings -> Import User Defined Profiles -> Import (replace) all driver profiles (Nvidia text format) -> Full_Profiles_5_v353.00.txt

• NV Inspector -> restore current profile to Nvidia defaults -> reboot
  
• NVCPL -> Manage 3D settings -> Set High Performance...etc.
  

352.84 PEG MOD Win10, Profiles update: Full_Profiles_2_352.84.txt (no need to reinstall drivers).

Feedback...appreciated.

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GeForce 359.06 WHQL

• Just Cause 3
  
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
  *Install drivers at your own risk* Windows 10 + GeForce Drivers are Killing Samsung and LG Notebook LCD Display Panels
  
• Uninstall both PrecisionX & MSI Afterburner (Keep RTSS) including screen overclocking tools *Still at risk*
  
• Win10/8.1 '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
  INF MOD v359.06
  

  
  nv_dispi.inf (including nvdmi.inf) PEG/Dedicated All Models: M15x, M17x, AW17 R1, M18x, AW18 R1 (including Optimus/M17xR4) excluding AW 2015 - GTX 980M , 970M , 965M , 880M , 870M , 860M , 780M , 770M , 765M , 680M , 675MX , 670MX , 660M
  

  
  

  
  nvcvi.inf: Optimus Alienware 17 / 05AA (only) GTX 980M - 970M - 965M
  

  
  GeForce 359.06 WHQL Win7/8.1
  GeForce 359.06 WHQL Win10
  

nvcvi.inf_v359.06_Win7_8.1_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

nvcvi.inf_v359.06_Win10_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

nv_dispi.inf_v359.06_Win7_8.1_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nv_dispi.inf_v359.06_Win10_PEG_Dedicated.zip

Game Ready

• Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for Just Cause 3 | GeForce and Rainbow Six Siege | GeForce


 

Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

• Fallout 4 - SLI profile added
• Just Cause 3 - Single-SLI profile added
• Umbrella Corps - SLI profile added

Added or updated the following 3DV profiles:

• Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate - Not recommended
• Just Cause 3 - Not recommended
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Not recommended
• Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate - Excellent
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Not recommended

 

Windows 10 Fixed Issues.

• There are no new fixed issues to report for this release.

 

Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista Fixed Issues.

• Call of Duty: Black Ops III crashes on NVIDIA hardware. [1702129]


 

Software Modules

• NView - version 146.78
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
• NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.15.0428
• GeForce Experience - version 2.7.4.10
• CUDA - version 7.5

       Windows 7/8/8.1 32-bit: http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/359.06/359.06-desktop-win8-win7-winvista-32bit-international-whql.exe

       Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit: http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/359.06/359.06-desktop-win8-win7-winvista-64bit-international-whql.exe
       Windows 10 32-bit: http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/359.06/359.06-desktop-win10-32bit-international-whql.exe
       Windows 10 64-bit: http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/359.06/359.06-desktop-win10-64bit-international-whql.exe

@nick81 Optimus AW17 R1 (nvcvi.inf) tweaking is not required, specific sections only, otherwise black screen...I've already explained this.

Just compare "sections" w/ stock nvcvi.inf...

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@spacetauren both guides 352.84 (Win10) & 353.00 (Win8.1) are mostly identical...thanks, corrected 352.84 PEG MOD Win10

Windows 10 + GeForce Drivers are Killing Samsung and LG Notebook LCD Display Panels

Uninstall both EVGA PrecisionX & MSI Afterburner (Keep RTSS)

Skip the batch files step/980Ms. Just try updating the game profiles "Full_Profiles_v352.84.txt" and use NV Inspector for P-States matching.

980M reference:

Valley Extreme HD preset @1262/2950

Flash Prema's CLEVO_6GB_GTX970M_OC_PM_v1.1.1.rar

Stock GTX 970M:

Set P1 only (skip P0) -> "Unlock Max" set Core 1038 MHz -> Memory Clock 2505 MHz -> right click "Create Startup Task" http://forum.techinferno.com/alienware/8113-going-test-clevo-980m-alienware-m17x-r4-m18x-r2-aw17-151.html#post130924

@spacetauren glad to hear you are 'OK', tragic events still occurring every single day unfortunately.

- Install 352.84 PEG MOD Win10 not Woodzstack's dropbox incomplete mod (my inf mod) T|I forum rules.

- PSU minimum 240W.

- Please drop OCCT and use Valley instead.

- "P1" besides core 1038 MHz you need to set vram to 2505 MHz, like explained above.

I didnt do anything with the P-States tbh. All I did was import the file with NVI and restore the current profiles to nvidia defaults. I dont have any overclocking on the cards theyre using the stock bios I got em with unmodified. Have no intention with changing anything on the Vbios atm at least as I dont have much experience on vbios flashing (also dont want to have to remove the cards or swap em either since taking apart the laptop is time consuming and I dont want to move the heatsinks either after getting them in there X_X) Dunno why the drivers up to 350.12 worked perfectly fine and only after those ones problems began showing up. My desktop uses the 980 Ti's and installs without issues and never has had any problems with the drivers.

Edit: Looks like the throttle issue came back.Logged into FFXIV and the same zone again I Noticed on GPU-z that the perfcap shows pwr,sli on it at the same time it throttles to 340ish. Im just gonna stick with the 350.12 drivers for the time being since I know therye reliable enough, I dont have enough confidence to flash the vBios right now incase I make a mess of it. May keep occasionally testing new drivers but I went back as far as 355.82 and the throttle issue seems to be there in all of them dunno why It does that on later drivers and not 350.12. In anycase thanks for helping anyways.

Then try installing 353.00 PEG MOD/latest profiles, it works w/ stock vBIOS too...Prema's vBIOS mod eliminates core fluctuation 1127-1038 MHz, UEFI supported nvflash (included) no need to remove the cards, backup current vbios using GPU-Z v0.86.

@J95 I had a quick go with the new drivers, I did not do the power drain, I only power drain if I absolutely need to (had a bad experience, so I stay away from anything what might surprise me with a dis-assembly) The 359.00 drivers are Almost ok for the M18x R2, In the testing I did (3DMark11, Firestrike, Crysis 3, Unigine Heaven, Metro 2033 + Lastlight and Shadow of Mordor) I occasionally got a 325/405mhz (core/memory) throttle for a few seconds and then every thing returned to normal, in Crysis 3 and Shadow of Mordor I had no throttling at all. The P-state matching didn't help as its obviously throttling to a lower power state. By the way, I'm using a variant of svl7's vbios.

Thanks man, better keep 353.00.

Glad it worked out, I'll keep updating profiles until Prema releases the vBIOS fix.

For PEG MODs best results flash @Prema's CLEVO_8GB_GTX980M_OC_PM_v1.1.1 (please consider donating to Prema)

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@Infini did you apply NVI "P-States matching" w/ v359.00? If so, please power off -> remove power cord & battery -> Hold power button for 60 seconds -> reinsert Battery/power cable.

Power on -> NVI P-states matching -> check throttling...if it fails install 353.00 PEG MOD (follow instructions to the letter).

@kenny27 please try this #881...Power drain -> NVI P-states matching, hopefully some of my older tweaks are still working 359.00...time to update PEG MODs...

Tried the 359 drivers myself. Seemed to work fine but was getting throttle spikes while playing FFXIV :C. Only using stock rates as well I dont overclock at all. Ah well back to 350.12 again......

Next time please include your system specs, such as Windows, HW...

INF MOD 359.00 keep these folders only, delete the rest.

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980M stock throttling fix + latest profiles.

Optional vram overclocking *AA* (P-States matching).

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 Profiles update: Full_Profiles_5_v353.00.txt

352.84 PEG MOD Win10 Profiles update: Full_Profiles_2_352.84.txt