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No issues whatsoever, clean install option. 362.00 > 364.47.

 

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UPDATE: After finding a critical installation issue, the team has replaced yesterday’s driver (364.47) with today’s new driver (364.51).

This driver has been submitted to Microsoft for WHQL-approval (:rofl:)  and we will update the driver package online as soon as we have the certified package.

 

364.51 BETA

 

Windows 10
64-bit

32-bit
 
Windows 7 & 8.1
64-bit
32-bit

 

 

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m18xR2 980m  win 8.1- do I have to update my vbios to install the 364.57 driver?  currently using J95 353.00 with updated profiles

 

p.s.: didn't see the @prema .rar password listed on TF or Prema's site

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On 29.02.2016 at 11:02 PM, J95 said:

Uninstall drivers using DDU "Clean & shutdown" -> Install latest Intel drivers -> F8 Disable driver signing -> Install v361.75 nvcvi.inf (Optimus fix)  -> Manage 3D settings -> set "high performance nvidia graphic processor"

 

DDU "Clean & shutdown" -> Safe Mode -> Flash Prema's vBIOS CLEVO_8GB_GTX980M_OC_PM_v1.1.1 -> Install PEG MOD v352.84 Full_Profiles_4_v352.84.txt, please follow instructions to the letter.

 

DDU "Clean & Shutdown" -> Disable driver signing -> Flash Prema's vBIOS CLEVO_8GB_GTX980M_OC_PM_v1.1.1 ->  Install PEG MOD v353.00 + Full_Profiles_8_v353.00.txt

 

DDU "Clean and Shutdown" ->  Install latest Intel HD drivers -> Disable Driver signing -> Install NV drivers v361.75 (Optimus Fixes).

 

 

 

 

Hi m8,

That drivers don't work with my graphic card - don't found compatible equipment ...

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trying to install 364.47 with Prema Vbios m18xr2 980m - failed to install, signature enforcement disabled....not sure what the problem is , tried 3x

 

edit: installed the 353.06 drivers ive been using before..installed without issue

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2 hours ago, Maxx73 said:

 

Hi m8,

That drivers don't work with my graphic card - don't found compatible equipment ...

PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_13D7&SUBSYS_05AA1028&REV_A1

>>Optimus<< copy only nvcvi.inf, disable driver signing before installing drivers.

 

 

 

2 hours ago, anarky321 said:

trying to install 364.47 with Prema Vbios m18xr2 980m - failed to install, signature enforcement disabled....not sure what the problem is , tried 3x

 

edit: installed the 353.06 drivers ive been using before..installed without issue

Did you flash Prema MOD V2 980M ? Proper nv_dispi.inf Win8.1?

 

   v364.47 Win8.1                                                                                                    

364.47.thumb.PNG.cfd61723d5846d25eeeed3f

v364.51  Win8.1                                                                                                                                

364.51.thumb.PNG.5eaaf051b5f6b8d22af4d89

Win8.1

364.51_2.thumb.PNG.983b1754c84cdf746de76

 

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UPDATE: After finding a critical installation issue, the team has replaced yesterday’s driver (364.47) with today’s new driver (364.51).

This driver has been submitted to Microsoft for WHQL-approval (:rofl:)  and we will update the driver package online as soon as we have the certified package.

 

GeForce 364.51


    *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

  • Run DDU "Clean & Shutdown (Safe Mode)
  • Extract driver using 7-Zip
  • Display.Driver folder,  copy/overwrite the proper .inf file
  • Extracted driver package,  run setup.exe  

       -> Keep these folders only <-

361.75.thumb.PNG.cd5111f39779e9d64f24d39

 

 

    INF MOD v364.51

   

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

      

Updated throttle free PEG MODs GTX 980M/970M

 

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 - Full_Profiles_10_v353.00.txt

 

GeForce 352.84 PEG MOD Win10 - Full_Profiles_6_v352.84.txt

 

 

 

GeForce 364.51 Win 7/8.1
GeForce 364.51 Win10

 

 

nv_dispi.inf_v364.51_Win7_8.1_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v364.51_Win7_8.1_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

 

nv_dispi.inf_v364.51_Win10_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v364.51_Win10_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

 

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I guess I'm not sure whats I'm doing wrong?

 

I've followed your guide,

I did the following:
Updated my Vbios to PREMA V2

 

I did a DDU, Rebooted

Then I ran this under a admin command prompt

bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy

 

I then proceeded to reboot the system and disable driver signing, then I extracted the new drivers using 7 zip, I replaced inf files in the display folder with the modded ones from your post, removed the folders that I didn't need from the driver folder as listed above, I then installed the driver, I then updated my profiles in nvidia inspector with the new PEG Mod Profiles V6, and set them to default, double checked tasks in task scheduler, rebooted after all the changes and then I ran a benchmark, according to GPU Z my gpu's being throttled way back due to power? I'm pretty sure I did everything in your guide, what did I miss? I also have the task in task scheduler imported for the PEG Mod to fire nvidia inspector when I log in, (imported the one you had or followed the PEG guide). Any help would be appreciated.

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It seems incredible but please someone confirm this? With this driver  GeForce 364.51 and Prema 2.0 980M SLI flashed in M18X-R2 , throttling is gone in games I tested like Ryse and Witcher 3 and even in 3DMark test the gpu clocks don't decreased in benhmark test. Tested again in Sniper Elite 3 2560x1080p 4x supersampling and 98% utilization from both gpus and no throtte is occuring.

 

Actually is hard to believe that Nvidia finally made some decent drivers since forever...

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9 hours ago, 82280zx said:

I guess I'm not sure whats I'm doing wrong?

 

I've followed your guide,

I did the following:
Updated my Vbios to PREMA V2

 

I did a DDU, Rebooted

Then I ran this under a admin command prompt


bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy

 

I then proceeded to reboot the system and disable driver signing, then I extracted the new drivers using 7 zip, I replaced inf files in the display folder with the modded ones from your post, removed the folders that I didn't need from the driver folder as listed above, I then installed the driver, I then updated my profiles in nvidia inspector with the new PEG Mod Profiles V6, and set them to default, double checked tasks in task scheduler, rebooted after all the changes and then I ran a benchmark, according to GPU Z my gpu's being throttled way back due to power? I'm pretty sure I did everything in your guide, what did I miss? I also have the task in task scheduler imported for the PEG Mod to fire nvidia inspector when I log in, (imported the one you had or followed the PEG guide). Any help would be appreciated.

Prema V2, please try installing v364.51 above using the proper nv_dispi.inf.

 

4 hours ago, Tulius said:

It seems incredible but please someone confirm this? With this driver  GeForce 364.51 and Prema 2.0 980M SLI flashed in M18X-R2 , throttling is gone in games I tested like Ryse and Witcher 3 and even in 3DMark test the gpu clocks don't decreased in benhmark test. Tested again in Sniper Elite 3 2560x1080p 4x supersampling and 98% utilization from both gpus and no throtte is occuring.

 

Actually is hard to believe that Nvidia finally made some decent drivers since forever...

Both cards ASIC Quality?

 

Try  removing power cable and battery -> wait 5 minutes -> reinsert battery and power cable. Hopefully it's not temporary...

 

Valley best FPS since 350.12.  NV trying to compensate for previous drivers Fiasco...gimping performance?...:whistle:

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11 hours ago, J95 said:

Both cards ASIC Quality?

 

Try  removing power cable and battery -> wait 5 minutes -> reinsert battery and power cable. Hopefully it's not temporary...

 

Valley best FPS since 350.12.  NV trying to compensate for previous drivers Fiasco...gimping performance?...:whistle:

 

Something is different with this driver because although throttling apparently dimmed, gpu utilization also decreased in some games

Observed good results with SLI 780M also in M18X-R1

980M GPU0.jpg

980M GPU1.jpg

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10 hours ago, Tulius said:

 

Something is different with this driver because although throttling apparently dimmed, gpu utilization also decreased in some games

Observed good results with SLI 780M also in M18X-R1

980M GPU0.jpg

980M GPU1.jpg

 

 

@Tulius thanks man, please try removing the battery and power plug as explained above (cold boot) to rule out "temporary fix".  If it doesn't hold clocks anymore you can easily restore this by installing previous driver(?) rebooting then uninstall/DDU and finally reinstalling 364.51. I've posted many temporary fixes,  let's see if it behaves different this time.

 

@mariussx  M17xR4 120Hz screen upgrade? If so please try installing 364.51 (Prema V2)...including M18xR2's @anarky321 , @82280zx

 

NV_364.51.thumb.PNG.e7d4b3aff4c652e92861

 

 

 

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@J95 You're right it was just a temporary fix as it throttle again after the cold boot. Reinstalling the drivers seems to fix the driver somewhat till next day when all things go back to normal again (throttling) :logik:

 

My friend's notebook with 780M SLI still working good tough.

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3 hours ago, J95 said:

 

@mariussx  M17xR4 120Hz screen upgrade? If so please try installing 364.51 (Prema V2)...including M18xR2's @anarky321 ,

 

NV_364.51.thumb.PNG.e7d4b3aff4c652e92861

 

Yes, got the 120Hz screen now (the last upgrade this time). The 364.51 seems to work ok with no throttling for me too. I am running svl7 vbios though, not Prema version.

 

First screen is for 361.91, second one - 364.51. No throttle on both versions after restarts, power off/on as long as the battery is not removed, however I did not try cmos reset or PSU disconnect/battery removal yet.

 

56e0b6a680d83_vrtest361.91.thumb.jpg.078vr-test-364.51.thumb.gif.0f2717006485847

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2 hours ago, Tulius said:

@J95 You're right it was just a temporary fix as it throttle again after the cold boot. Reinstalling the drivers seems to fix the driver somewhat till next day when all things go back to normal again (throttling) :logik:

 

My friend's notebook with 780M SLI still working good tough.

Unfortunately...to fully restore this you need to install previous drivers -> reboot -> DDU -> reinstall 364.51, just reinstalling 364.51 won't work.

 

@Tulius Please ask your friend (780Ms) to perform a cold boot like above, holding clocks without issues...OCing.

 

2 hours ago, mariussx said:

 

Yes, got the 120Hz screen now (the last upgrade this time). The 364.51 seems to work ok with no throttling for me too. I am running svl7 vbios though, not Prema version.

 

First screen is for 361.91, second one - 364.51. No throttle on both versions after restarts, cold boot etc for me, however I did not try cmos reset or PSU disconnect/battery removal yet.

 

56e0b6a680d83_vrtest361.91.thumb.jpg.078vr-test-364.51.thumb.gif.0f2717006485847

 

Nice upgrade, there's no way back anymore! Never reset CMOS without a 'backup' card, defaults are UEFI/CSM (GUID partition table detected) instead of full UEFI. Cold boot, just remove the battery and power cable for 5 minutes.

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34 minutes ago, J95 said:

Nice upgrade, there's no way back anymore! Never reset CMOS without a 'backup' card, defaults are UEFI/CSM (GUID partition table detected) instead of full UEFI. Cold boot, just remove the battery and power cable for 5 minutes.

Thanks.  I tried going a step further and removing the battery+PSU: GPU started to throttle. The weird thing is, this can be fixed by enabling hibernation (Win+x, a for cmd powercfg /h on), sending the laptop to hibernation for a few seconds and waking it back up. This was discovered by Schurke at notebookreview forum/ @Naberius here. I just confirmed it still works on Windows 10 with 364.51 drivers, card holds the clocks even after restart or power off/on.

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Never tested hibernation, mine is always off. Still, easy and less painful than reinstalling drivers, but it's just temporary as above. Switching RAM XMP profiles occasionally works too, messing w/ BCLK...

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On 07/03/2016 at 8:28 AM, J95 said:

 

GeForce 364.51


    *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

  • Run DDU "Clean & Shutdown (Safe Mode)
  • Extract driver using 7-Zip
  • Display.Driver folder,  copy/overwrite the proper .inf file
  • Extracted driver package,  run setup.exe  

       -> Keep these folders only <-

361.75.thumb.PNG.cd5111f39779e9d64f24d39

 

 

    INF MOD v364.51

   


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

      

Updated throttle free PEG MODs GTX 980M/970M

 

GeForce 353.00 PEG MOD Win7/8.1 - Full_Profiles_10_v353.00.txt

 

GeForce 352.84 PEG MOD Win10 - Full_Profiles_6_v352.84.txt

 

 

 

GeForce 364.51 Win 7/8.1
GeForce 364.51 Win10

 

 

nv_dispi.inf_v364.51_Win7_8.1_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v364.51_Win7_8.1_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

 

nv_dispi.inf_v364.51_Win10_PEG_Dedicated.zip

nvcvi.inf_v364.51_Win10_Optimus_Alienware_17.zip

 

 

Wow @J95 and @Prema, u guys are awesome!

I go on holiday and come back to this :) great work guys. Things haven't ran this smooth on my beast since forever lol

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Can anyone tell me if there is an issue performing the steam vr performance test on the 352.83 PEG Dedicated drivers? I also have Prema V1.1 flashed. Everytime I try and run the program in Steam it starts loading then disappears and shows as if it had ran in Steam.

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Did you try updating to the lates version of nvinspector because  also had that issue before updating to latest? Also if you use steam can you try the vr performance test to see if it actually works as it just disappears for me.

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Guys so I recently updated to geforce 364.51 @J95mod and updated both vbios to @Premav2. Everything running smooth except now my touchpad keeps freezing while making a beep sound through speakers and sometimes PC wakes up to a black screen from sleep!

I have uninstalled Windows updates which was the only other changes made to Windows recently. Can this issue be caused by graphics driver!? Has anyone faced this problem? Or know how to identify and fix the problem. All articles online are irrelevant to my M18xR2 setup. 

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