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I don't really want to do that... That caused problems for me last time and reinserting the card was troublesome... I remember that when my 970M died, J95 told me to reseat it by removing just the 2 screws with heatsink in place along with fan (or without fan)...

Is your screen fine or did Windows 10+nvidia driver brick the firmware?

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Screen etc is fine luckily... That would have been really bad if it happened...Even worse then GPU brick IMO...

I would roll back to whatever OS you were using previously if I were you, mate. Windows 10+ nvidia 355.60 driver bricked my screen in R4.

In regards to removing/re-installing nVidia GPU, you should not have any issues if you are in Optimus. nVidia card is not required at all to POST or boot into Windows.

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I would roll back to whatever OS you were using previously if I were you, mate. Windows 10+ nvidia 355.60 driver bricked my screen in R4.

In regards to removing/re-installing nVidia GPU, you should not have any issues if you are in Optimus. nVidia card is not required at all to POST or boot into Windows.

OMG so sorry to hear that... I'm on 8.1 now and I'm planning on sticking with it... This is absurd... even the new driver did this?

You do have a point about the POST etc.... Makes perfect sense to me... Just want a 2nd/3rd opinion on this from @J95 or @Mr.Fox...

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I would roll back to whatever OS you were using previously if I were you, mate. Windows 10+ nvidia 355.60 driver bricked my screen in R4.

In regards to removing/re-installing nVidia GPU, you should not have any issues if you are in Optimus. nVidia card is not required at all to POST or boot into Windows.

OMG so sorry to hear that... I'm on 8.1 now and I'm planning on sticking with it... This is absurd... even the new driver did this? I have an LG display so this is really scary for me (saw your post about it on NBR)...

You do have a point about the POST etc.... Makes perfect sense to me... Just want a 2nd/3rd opinion on this from @J95 or @Mr.Fox

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Unlocked BIOS installed... Just doing rest of steps :)

@J95... :P

Edit: I have installed everything however J95 2 points,

1. I don't want to mess around with Creative drivers... I don't have any of those chipset issues and don't want that so I'll stick to old drivers (I have the latest ones on AW website).. do the new drivers actually make any difference?

2. I still have CPU TDP throttle... What settings should I set in the BIOS to prevent this? I have BD PRODCT disabled along with MSR... Maybe [MENTION=119]Mr. Fox[/MENTION] can also help?

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Running Windows 10+ Nvidia 355.60 with a GT 750M here. The Geforce Experience update allowed me to download the new driver then it failed saying it wasn't compatible with the version of windows. Downloaded from Nvidia's site and installed successfully. No issues here so far

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@J95 , dont know if im doing it right, stock vbios with sli disable

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So are you guys using Prema vbios now?

Looking at the version 1.1 released when I go to flash it, it's telling me that my cards ID 05AA doesn't match the intended card's ID.

Haven't browsed these forums in a bit since I've been busy.

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@tony7755333 Please, try flashing the stock vbios NVFLASH_WIN_5.218_x64 (password premamod.com) and then run GPU-Z render test. ASIC 70.2% 1.062v 3D voltage seems inaccurate. THX.

@jjbettcher I need the missing 3D voltage reading 71.5% ASIC card. THX.

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Running W7 with my m18x r1, using mod drivers GeForce 353.49 HF Win7/8.1, is it normal change to integrated graphic card, and when reboot does not change graphic card? Restarting system always still appears 780m.

I'm doing something wrong, or graphic change is not allowed with these mod drivers?

Thanks

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Running W7 with my m18x r1, using mod drivers GeForce 353.49 HF Win7/8.1, is it normal change to integrated graphic card, and when reboot does not change graphic card? Restarting system always still appears 780m.

I'm doing something wrong, or graphic change is not allowed with these mod drivers?

Thanks

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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

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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...

Not sure if im going blind but i cant seem to find INF Mod file attachment??! :blue::uncomfortableness: is the link somewhere im not seeing lol

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@J95 Hello mate

whats the latest version of the drivers you have modded to help with the throttling on the 980ms SLI with m18x r2? Running windows 8.1 and using ur modded drivers 353.00, works good but wanted to install a newer version.

Thanks in advance

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@J95 Hello mate

whats the latest version of the drivers you have modded to help with the throttling on the 980ms SLI with m18x r2? Running windows 8.1 and using ur modded drivers 353.00, works good but wanted to install a newer version.

Thanks in advance

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@J95 See below for my 980M info:

THX...@All please keep posting gpu-z readings.

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@J95 Hello mate

whats the latest version of the drivers you have modded to help with the throttling on the 980ms SLI with m18x r2? Running windows 8.1 and using ur modded drivers 353.00, works good but wanted to install a newer version.

Thanks in advance

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@J95 Hello mate

whats the latest version of the drivers you have modded to help with the throttling on the 980ms SLI with m18x r2? Running windows 8.1 and using ur modded drivers 353.00, works good but wanted to install a newer version.

Thanks in advance

Stick w/ v353.00 for the time being...better option than v353.06 anyway.



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Warning AW owners...



[url=http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows-10-upgrade-warning-for-alienware-owners.779449/]Windows 10 Upgrade Warning for Alienware Owners | NotebookReview[/url]

@All, Windows 10 & latest NV drivers are corrupting LCD screens EDID -> AW18, M18xR2, AW17





Please post your concerns here Windows 10 + Official 353.62 Drivers are Killing Samsung and LG Notebook LCD Display Panels


Install current drivers at your own risk...

INF MOD v355.80 Win10 & v355.78 Win7/8.1

  • 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 [url=http://www.7-zip.org]7-Zip
  • [/url]
  • Display.Driver folder -> copy/overwrite the proper .inf file
  • Extracted driver package -> run setup.exe


nv_dispi.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

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


NVIDIA's Windows driver version 355.78 (released 8-22-15) provides beta support for VR developers using Oculus 0.7 SDK.

It provides a bug fix for an intermittent issue found in the publicly released 355.60 Game Ready driver as well as solving an issue with incorrect display timings.


GeForce 355.78 Win7/8.1
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NVIDIA's Windows driver version 355.83 (released 8-26-15) provides beta support for VR developers using Oculus 0.7 SDK. Fixed a bug specific to older GPU’s with < 4 display heads 


nv_dispi.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

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




GeForce 355.83
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GameWorks
NVIDIA's Windows driver version 355.83 (released 8-26-15) provides beta support for VR developers using Oculus 0.7 SDK. Fixed a bug specific to older GPU’s with < 4 display heads 


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

GeForce 355.83[/QUOTE]

Hi J95, a little doubt because my English is more colloquial than technical; This version is suitable for my laptop (m18x r1)?

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Hi J95, a little doubt because my English is more colloquial than technical; This version is suitable for my laptop (m18x r1)?

Correct, nv_dispi.inf Win 7/8.1. Remember to disable driver signing before installing drivers (Win 8.1).

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@haXBOXpro the reason for missing Win 10 INFs Windows 10 + Official 353.62 Drivers are Killing Samsung and LG Notebook LCD Display Panels

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No windows 10 ????

correct, nv_dispi.inf win 7/8.1. Remember to disable driver signing before installing drivers (win 8.1).

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@haXBOXpro the reason for missing win 10 infs windows 10 + official 353.62 drivers are killing samsung and lg notebook lcd display panels

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NO WINDOWS 10 ????

Correct, nv_dispi.inf Win 7/8.1. Remember to disable driver signing before installing drivers (Win 8.1).

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@haXBOXpro the reason for missing Win 10 INFs Windows 10 + Official 353.62 Drivers are Killing Samsung and LG Notebook LCD Display Panels

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GameWorks
NVIDIA's Windows driver version 355.83 (released 8-26-15) provides beta support for VR developers using Oculus 0.7 SDK. Fixed a bug specific to older GPU’s with < 4 display heads 


nv_dispi.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

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




GeForce 355.83



Hey all, Is it safe to install this on my laptop? I'm running Windows 7. I've read some scary things... or is that just with windows 10? Please let me know. Thanks

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GameWorks
NVIDIA's Windows driver version 355.83 (released 8-26-15) provides beta support for VR developers using Oculus 0.7 SDK. Fixed a bug specific to older GPU’s with < 4 display heads 


nv_dispi.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

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




GeForce 355.83



Hey all, Is it safe to install this on my laptop? I'm running Windows 7. I've read some scary things... or is that just with windows 10? Please let me know. Thanks
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Hey all, Is it safe to install this on my laptop? I'm running Windows 7. I've read some scary things... or is that just with windows 10? Please let me know. Thanks

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Hey all, Is it safe to install this on my laptop? I'm running Windows 7. I've read some scary things... or is that just with windows 10? Please let me know. Thanks

I wouldn't install on either OS's.. Hold off on 353.00/.06 for now IMO..

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