[Alienware - Clevo - MSI] Aftermarket Upgrades Driver Support - Modded INF

[haXBOXpro]

[J95]

Hey guys, I need some help.

I recently installed Windows 10 Insider preview (Build 10162) to test out 3DMark's DX 12 bench.

However After installing drivers (I tried J95's 353.38 and 352.84) on my 980M, if I do a full reboot (shut down->startup again) I get either a blank display or flashing artifacts with no hint of a proper image being rendered.

Strangely enough, everything is fine and dandy as long as I don't fully power off after installing drivers (Even the reboot option in Windows works fine since power is never cut).

I was wondering if anybody experienced anything similar before, and has any tips. I know this is a niche problem right now but with the proper release of Windows 10 a few weeks away I'm rather worried about compatibility.

Run DDU, disable driver signing. Reinstall v353.38, just keep these subfolders, delete the rest.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]15445[/ATTACH]

Please include both GPUs ASIC quality readings & render tests, as shown HERE

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• Win8.1 '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
  

GeForce 353.45 Hotfix

CUDA v7.5.13

• Sony Vegas Pro crashes
  In addition, this driver also includes the same fixes which were part of our previous 353.38 hotfix driver release:
  
• Chrome Crashes/Freezes/TDRs
  
• Delays when starting or switching apps & games with GSYNC enabled
  INF MOD v353.45 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 353.45 HF
  

nv_dispi.inf_v353.45_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v353.45_Optimus_Alienware_17_.zip

[xxax]

optimus is better than Dedicated right ? because i am on 347.52 and i want to upgrade to a newer driver because i am having a trouble in some designing programs

alienware 2013 980m

[J95]

Are any of these drivers good for gtx 880mcards?

Stay away from v35x.xx, start w/ v344.75

v347.88 http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-15.html#post127077

v347,71 http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-13.html#post125305

v347.52 http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-12.html#post122485

v347.25 , v347.09 , v344.80 , v344.75 , v344.65 http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/6307-%5Balienware%5D-aftermarket-upgrades-driver-support-modded-inf-11.html#post116879

optimus is better than Dedicated right ? because i am on 347.52 and i want to upgrade to a newer driver because i am having a trouble in some designing programs

alienware 2013 980m

Run DDU and then install v353.00 or v350.12

[Yaka]

Thanks for the reply J95

[xxax]

thank you for replying this fast , i should only use nvcvi.inf Optimus ? because currently i dont have dedicated

[J95]

thank you for replying this fast , i should only use nvcvi.inf Optimus ? because currently i dont have dedicated

Yep nvcvi.inf. v353.45 optimus mode only, dedicated will result in severe throttling.

Flash @Prema's vBIOS mod (consider donating to him).

1- UEFI NVFLASH_WIN_5.218_x64 (password premamod.com)

2- Flash vBIOS mod v1.1

5 quality posts or T|I Elite Membership and get immediate download access.

[Darcoder]

@J95, I flash Premamod Vbios, and if you still need it, here my results:

[J95]

@J95, I flash Premamod Vbios, and if you still need it, here my results:

[ATTACH=CONFIG]15456[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]15457[/ATTACH]

Thanks, but we need stock vbios 3D voltage readings @1126 UEFI NVFLASH_WIN_5.218_x64 (password premamod.com)

@All *FW development* @Prema's Mods, I need 9xxMs ASIC quality readings, in addition to 3D voltage* on stock vBIOS. SLI systems please include both cards...

Thank you.

GPU-Z v0.8.4

[ATTACH=CONFIG]15382[/ATTACH]

@chiefule, @mariussx, @godfafa, @thegh0sts, @twin snakes, @TomJGX, @jjbettcher, @jand2340 @avands @Infini, @mitya_alba, @merlinios, @SillyYak, @wuruochong, @Zyzyx

@Lee James Wood, @LaPioute, @Boise, @Hackintoshihope @Wolf, @N!IGHTHAWK!, @1pinkpanda1, @tony7755333

*Stock vBIOS*

Due to missing and/or inaccurate readings *throttling* Once again, please run the GPU-Z render test.

[MENTION=1756]twin snakes[/MENTION]: ASIC 66.5% 3D voltage @1126

@tony7755333: 70.2% like above, 3D voltage readings @1126

[MENTION=119]Mr. Fox[/MENTION]: 72.8% & 76.7% 3D voltage readings @1126, both cards

@haXBOXpro: 66.6% missing 3D voltage reading, second card both ASIC & 3D voltage @1126.

Thx.

[Darcoder]

@J95, okok so if its good like that, i did it while bench in valley. i try just with the render, but its stay like i send before.

[thegh0sts]

Oh man! another hotfix driver???

https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/853781/geforce-drivers/announcing-geforce-hotfix-driver-353-49-released-7-8-15-/

[Guest]

*Stock vBIOS*

Due to missing and/or inaccurate readings *throttling* Once again, please run the GPU-Z render test.

@twin snakes: ASIC 66.5% 3D voltage @1126

@tony7755333: 70.2% like above, 3D voltage readings @1126

@Mr. Fox: 72.8% & 76.7% 3D voltage readings @1126, both cards

@haXBOXpro: 66.6% missing 3D voltage reading, second card both ASIC & 3D voltage @1126.

Thx.

Hi Brother @J95. Was something missing from what I provided to you already, or you have what you need? Just checking to be sure.

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Oh man! another hotfix driver???

https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/853781/geforce-drivers/announcing-geforce-hotfix-driver-353-49-released-7-8-15-/

Oh goodie! I don't need a new driver for 980M SLI in my Clevo, but I sure do hope this fixes the 780M SLI driver-induced throttling problem in my M18xR2. Thank for posting this, bud. Appreciate it.

[xxax]

Yep nvcvi.inf. v353.45 optimus mode only, dedicated will result in severe throttling.

Flash @Prema's vBIOS mod (consider donating to him).

1- UEFI NVFLASH_WIN_5.218_x64 (password premamod.com)

2- Flash vBIOS mod v1.1

5 quality posts or T|I Elite Membership and get immediate download access.

sorry if i am asking you too many questions , but do i have to do this flashing bios or its ok to just uninstall the old driver and install a new one ? or this bios really makes a big difference ?

[thegh0sts]

sorry if i am asking you too many questions , but do i have to do this flashing bios or its ok to just uninstall the old driver and install a new one ? or this bios really makes a big difference ?

flashing prema's or svl7's vBIOS mod only allows you to overclock the 980M. the modded drivers are only to allow drivers to be installed.

[xxax]

flashing prema's or svl7's vBIOS mod only allows you to overclock the 980M. the modded drivers are only to allow drivers to be installed.

thanks for clearing this for me bro , i had no idea XDDD

[thegh0sts]

thanks for clearing this for me bro , i had no idea XDDD

it's recommended you flash in optimus mode and disable the nvidia GPU before flashing. i find dedicated mode to be the best as you get more features like adaptive vsync and you get more system memory back.

[xxax]

it's recommended you flash in optimus mode and disable the nvidia GPU before flashing. i find dedicated mode to be the best as you get more features like adaptive vsync and you get more system memory back.

can you clear these features for me

like how to i flash in optimus mode ? and optimus mode is not better the dedicated ?

i use a lot of rendering and designing programs and i do some gaming , so this is pretty confusing to me XD

[thegh0sts]

look at your nvidia control panel, you'll see it's lacking in settings because you're running in optimus mode, if you select fn+F5 to go into dedicated mode you'll see more features in nvidia control panel.

[haXBOXpro]

Thanks, but we need stock vbios 3D voltage readings @1126 UEFI NVFLASH_WIN_5.218_x64 (password premamod.com)

*Stock vBIOS*

Due to missing and/or inaccurate readings *throttling* Once again, please run the GPU-Z render test.

@twin snakes: ASIC 66.5% 3D voltage @1126

@tony7755333: 70.2% like above, 3D voltage readings @1126

@Mr. Fox: 72.8% & 76.7% 3D voltage readings @1126, both cards

@haXBOXpro: 66.6% missing 3D voltage reading, second card both ASIC & 3D voltage @1126.

Thx.

@J95 hope this is correct and of some help!

1st two are GPU0, last two GPU1 readings.

[twin snakes]

GPU 0

GPU 1

Well i still can;t run render test with secondary gpu, only primary one is fully loaded

[thegh0sts]

Just disable sli and run one card at a time.

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

[J95]

*Stock vBIOS* UEFI NVFLASH_WIN_5.218_x64 (password premamod.com)

[MENTION=1756]twin snakes[/MENTION], @tony7755333, @haXBOXpro please disable SLI and run each card at a time...or secondary GPU.

Hi Brother @J95. Was something missing from what I provided to you already, or you have what you need? Just checking to be sure.

[MENTION=119]Mr. Fox[/MENTION] Due to voltage throttling VDDC/3D readings weren't accurate, please repeat the GPU-Z render test, both cards. Like above run each card at a time.

Thx

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INF MOD v353.49 Win10/8.1

• 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
  

GeForce 353.49 Hotfix

Sony Vegas Pro crashes

• Windows 10 installation issue introduced with previous 353.45 driver
  In addition, this driver also includes the same fixes which were part of our previous 353.38 hotfix driver release:
  
• Chrome Crashes/Freezes/TDRs
  
• Delays when starting or switching apps & games with GSYNC enabled
  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 353.49 HF Win7/8.1
  GeForce 353.49 HF Win10
  

nv_dispi.inf_v353.49_Win7_8.1_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v353.49_Win7_8.1_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

nv_dispi.inf_v353.49_Win10_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v353.49_Win10_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

[tony7755333]

@J95 Heres the slave card 3d reading with sli off.

[Lee James Wood]

Forgot to show my values. This is a card I got from HIDevolution in January.

I do not get the cards I sell from them. Nor do I endorse or recommend HIDevolution.

I get my cards from Eurocom (Except the first one I got, which I am using) If any of that helps.

It has stock vBios on. This is windows 10162. using the 353.xx drivers.

[haXBOXpro]

*Stock vBIOS* UEFI NVFLASH_WIN_5.218_x64 (password premamod.com)

[MENTION=1756]twin snakes[/MENTION], @tony7755333, @haXBOXpro please disable SLI and run each card at a time...or secondary GPU.

[MENTION=119]Mr. Fox[/MENTION] Due to voltage throttling VDDC/3D readings weren't accurate, please repeat the GPU-Z render test, both cards. Like above run each card at a time.

Thx

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INF MOD v353.49 Win10/8.1

• 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
  

GeForce 353.49 Hotfix

• 
  Sony Vegas Pro crashes
  
• Windows 10 installation issue introduced with previous 353.45 driver
  In addition, this driver also includes the same fixes which were part of our previous 353.38 hotfix driver release:
  
• Chrome Crashes/Freezes/TDRs
  
• Delays when starting or switching apps & games with GSYNC enabled
  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 353.49 HF Win7/8.1
  GeForce 353.49 HF Win10
  

@J95. OK I will do that when I get home. Do u want us to do run the test with that specific driver aswell or just disable sli and run test is enough?