NVIDIA Kepler VBIOS mods - Overclocking Editions, modified clocks, voltage tweaks

[svl7]

UPDATE: ALL DOWNLOADS LISTED IN THIS POST FOUND HERE.

 

 

Nvidia 'Kepler' GPUs - modified VBIOS files

 

>>> NOTE: More versions (including voltage mods) exclusive for T|I users can be found in the second post. <<<

 

 

 

 

The 'Kepler' GPUs from Nvidia perform really well, even at increased clocks speeds they stay quite cool - a perfect behavior when it comes to overclocking and improving the performance.

 

Unfortunately the mobile GPUs suffer from an artificial +135MHz core overclocking limit, so you can't go higher by using tools like Nvidia Inspector and similar.

 

The modified VBIOS files listed here have this limit unlocked, some have increased stock clocks or tweaked voltages. Just refer to the description.

 

All files have been modified by myself, if you like them feel free to buy me a drink, donation link can be found below

 

 

GTX 660m:

 

 

• 660m_OC_edition__VBIOS_[DELL].zip- comes with unlocked software overclocking limits
• 660m_GHz-Edition_overvolted_VBIOS_[DELL].zip - default 3d clock 1000MHz, base boost 1200MHz,, memory (3d) 1350MHz, increased 3d voltage
• undervolted editions possible, depends on interest, tba

 

Some screenshots:

 

 

Spoiler

- Overclocking Edition with unlocked software overclocking limits

- GHz Edition, increased default clocks & 3d voltage

 

GTX 680m:

 

 

• Clevo_680m_-_80.04.33.00.10_'OCedition'_revised_01.zip
• Dell_680m_-_80.04.33.00.32_'OCedition'_revised_00.zip

 

 

 

Increased software overclocking limits & optimized for no throttling. Read the included 'Read me' file before flashing.

 

 

 

Instructions:

 

 

I recommend

flashing under DOS using nvflash

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Donation link

 

in case you want to buy me a beer

Thanks and cheers!

 

More to come.

 

Testers:

Thanks @eliteone (Dell 660m), @littleone562 (Dell 680m)

For all mods: Use at your own risk.

 

[svl7]

More stuff exclusive for T|I users, voltage mods:

 

All the vbios listed here are attached at the end of the post.

 

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Nvidia 800m series:

Nvidia GTX 880m (8GB version only):

 

 

• 'OC edition' -> unlocked overclocking limits, voltage adjustable, power target adjustable, optimized performance at higher clocks
  Can be used for all current 880m (Clevo, MSI and Dell).

 

Nvidia GTX 870m:

 

 

• 'OC edition' -> see above

 

Nvidia GTX 860m (GK104 variant):

 

 

• 'OC edition' -> see above. Refer to the file name to know which version is suited for your system.
  NOTE: Only for the Kepler version of the 860m. Silly Nvidia started giving different GPUs the same name.

 

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Nvidia 700m series:

Nvidia GTX 780m:

 

 

• 'OC edition' -> unlocked overclocking limits, voltage adjustable, power target adjustable, optimized performance at higher clocks
  Can be used for all current 780m (Clevo, MSI and Dell).

 

Nvidia GTX 770m:

 

 

• 'OC edition' -> see above

 

Nvidia GTX 765m:

 

 

• 'OC edition' -> see above. Refer to the file name to know which version is suited for your system.

 

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

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Nvidia 600m series:

 

MSI GTX 680m (4GB version):

 

 

• 'OC edition' revised -> higher limits for software overclocking, stock default clocks

 

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Dell GTX 680m (2GB version) vbios:

 

 

• 'OCedition' revised -> higher limits for software overclocking, stock default clocks
• same with increased 3d voltage ('OV') -> refer to the file name

 

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Clevo GTX 680m (4GB version) vbios:

 

• 'OCedition' revised -> higher limits for software overclocking, stock default clocks. For P1xxHM based systems I recommend only using version 80.04.29.00.01 !! Some users reported issue with other vbios versions (stock or modified, doesn't matter). EM users make sure you're on the latest BIOS / EC
• same with increased 3d voltage ('OV') -> refer to the file name (Same warning as above applies to P1xxHM users).

 

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K3000m:

 

 

• (Nvidia) K3000m - 80.04.3A.00.07 'OCedition' -> higher software overclocking limit
  Should work on all K3000m, unless you got a board ID mismatch.
• (HP) K3000m - 80.04.33.00.2E - 'OC edition' - > same as above, but probably the better choice if you use a HP machine

 

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K5000m:

 

 

• (Dell) K5000m - 80.04.33.00.35 - 'OCedition' -> higher software overclocking limit, stock 3d clocks 758MHz
  It's Dell but should work on all K5000m, unless you get a board ID mismatch.

 

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GTX 670mx:

 

• MSI 670mx (1.5GB) - 80.04.5B.00.A5_'OCedition'_rev00 -> higher software overclocking limits, tweaked performance at high clocks.
  Same board as the Clevo card.
• Clevo 670mx (3GB) - 80.04.58.00.03_'OC edition'_rev02 -> same as above, plus voltage is adjustable per software.

 

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MSI GTX 675mx:

 

• MSI 675mx (2GB) - 80.04.58.00.14_'OCedition'_rev00 -> higher software overclocking limits, tweaked performance at high clocks.
• MSI 675mx (4GB) - 80.04.58.00.0E_'OCedition'_rev00 -> same as above, vbios for 4GB card (!)

 

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Clevo GTX 675mx:

 

• Clevo 675mx (4GB) - 80.04.58.00.05_'OCedition'_rev00 -> higher software overclocking limits, tweaked performance at high clocks.

 

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ASUS G75VW BIOS:

 

- 660m at 1000MHz core / 1400MHz memory

- additional BIOS menus

http://forum.techinferno.com/asus-gaming-notebook-forum/2538-%5Bg75vw%5D-modified-bios-vbios-higher-overclocking.html

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Donation link in case you want to buy me a beer Thanks and cheers!

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FILE DOWNLOAD LOCATION:

 

[Fuzalert]

Hey, big thanks from the ASUS ROG FORUMS!

Do you think this will work with the ASUS G55vw ?

But thanks, this overcomes a tremendous milestone for our laptops.

[svl7]

Well, I don't know... Asus is a bit weird when it comes to mobile GPUs... for whatever reason they don't adhere to the MXM standard, probably because they want that the users have to buy new machines instead of being able to upgrade them.

Anyway, the Clevo 660m works a G75VW vbios... and pretty well, here's a run @1200MHz: http://hwbot.org/image/815912.jpg

Yesterday I managed 1330MHz, with some more voltage

The Dell VBIOS might work... but it's also possible that you get a black screen with it. I can take a look at the G55 vbios when I find some time.

[Fuzalert]

Alright, if you could take a look at the G55 vbios that would be great. Also, what do you mean about the Clevo 660m working with a g75vw? Is it the g75vw running a different bios (clevo?) and getting higher clock speeds? Thanks!

[svl7]

I mean that I flashed the Clevo card with a G75 vbios and it works nice in a M15x, I take the best from each world, hahahaha.

Anyway, regarding the G55vw, can you check something for me? I'm not sure whether the vbios is part of the bios or whether there's a separate vbios rom on the board... Can you dump the vbios per GPU-Z or per nvflash (DOS)?

If so, please upload it here.

[kzk5609]

svl7, does the dell 680m +100mhz edition comes with modified voltage?

[svl7]

No, it's stock voltage.

[kzk5609]

so it is possible to overvolt dell 680m?cause now i'm having hard time in deciding whether to go with AW or Clevo.

[widezu69]

I have a M17x R4 GTX 680m vbios here if you could kindly take a look please

backup.zip

[Mathias Baumgartner]

I flashed the Clevo card with a G75 vbios and it works nice in a M15x

If I understand you correctly you unlocked a G75 vbios? beyond the Asus imposed 135 core clock and voltage limits? If so, I would love to get my hands on that modified G75 vbios, and try it on my G75. I'm not yet sure how, as of today nvflash doesn't work with my Asus EEPROM yet, but maybe I can insert it into the motherboard bios, and flash it that way. Within the factory OC limits my 660 produces easily achieves P3100+ 3Dmarks, very respectable imho, with minimal extra heat, but there's clearly room for more

[jhmonroy]

Hi,

have anyone tried the MSI 680M bios on a Clevo 4GB card?

Thank you very much in advance.

Julian

[Xonar]

Hi,

have anyone tried the MSI 680M bios on a Clevo 4GB card?

Thank you very much in advance.

Julian

Oh yeah. All those epic 3DMark scores you see the 680M GTX's hitting are Clevo cards with MSI vBIOS.

[jhmonroy]

Thank you for your answer. Do yo know if the flashing method is the same as before:nvflash -4 -5 -7 bios.rom from a DOS USB?

Regards. Julian

[Xonar]

Thank you for your answer. Do yo know if the flashing method is the same as before:nvflash -4 -5 -7 bios.rom from a DOS USB?

Regards. Julian

I thought it was 4 5 6 but @svl7 should be able to tell you for sure.

Sent from my Sensation

[jhmonroy]

Thank you very much, you are right it is 4 5 6 .... :-)

Julian

[svl7]

I have a M17x R4 GTX 680m vbios here if you could kindly take a look please

Sure, wanna see you breaking some records

If I understand you correctly you unlocked a G75 vbios? beyond the Asus imposed 135 core clock and voltage limits? If so, I would love to get my hands on that modified G75 vbios, and try it on my G75. I'm not yet sure how, as of today nvflash doesn't work with my Asus EEPROM yet, but maybe I can insert it into the motherboard bios, and flash it that way. Within the factory OC limits my 660 produces easily achieves P3100+ 3Dmarks, very respectable imho, with minimal extra heat, but there's clearly room for more

Yeah, I did, but I can't overclock the card per software in my system, so I just cranked up the clocks in the vbios, hahaha, got it stable up to 1330MHz (at least stable in 3dMark11).

Did you try using the lastest DOS version of Nvflash? If possible, post a dump of your vbios.

I thought it was 4 5 6 but @svl7 should be able to tell you for sure.

Yeah, as Xonar says, use -4 -5 -6. You probably need to override the SSID, stupid nvflash.

[jhmonroy]

Sure, wanna see you breaking some records

Yeah, I did, but I can't overclock the card per software in my system, so I just cranked up the clocks in the vbios, hahaha, got it stable up to 1330MHz (at least stable in 3dMark11).

Did you try using the lastest DOS version of Nvflash? If possible, post a dump of your vbios.

Yeah, as Xonar says, use -4 -5 -6. You probably need to override the SSID, stupid nvflash.

Hi svl7, I have just installed a Clevo 680m 4Gb in an Alienware M17xR3, and it works really great (http://forum.techinferno.com/alienware-m18x/1860-incoming-clevo-680m-4gb-aw-m18x-r1-3.html#post23778).

I am puzzled that the vendor ID is 1028 (Dell), instead of 1558 (Clevo), Do you think it will be possible to flash it with the Dell Bios (I know Dell cards only have 2Gb, but I think the nvidia bios just check whatever memory you have)?, the idea of flashing it with dell bios it is to recover the 3Dvision in case Dell chooses to support it, or if in the future I buy a M17R4 motherboard.

Thank you very much in advance for your time. Julian

[svl7]

Where did you get the 680m? Eurocom?

[jhmonroy]

Yes, Eurocom

[svl7]

Well, hahaha, that explains a lot... for some reason they seem to flash all card for AW users with the Dell vbios, even the 7970m... LOL. Seriously, as if this would solve all the possible issues (it doesn't). At least it allows you to use the Dell drivers, well... if you want you can still flash a Clevo vbios.

[svl7]

Some more Dell 680m mods, @widezu69 and all other user who flash them -> please provide some feedback, I need to know how well they work, can't test them myself. Let me know what you flashed and how well it worked. Thanks.

Edit: Files removed.

[jhmonroy]

Hi svl7, when I bought the card through ebay, I did not tell them my system was a Dell (Alienware), the dell drivers did not work, and I have to use some drivers from laptopvideo2go and have to mod the inf with the card system ID card...., but probably you are right about the dell bios flash, because I do not think that the vbios is "adaptative" and changes when it recognizes a dell, clevo or msi...

Have you heard about the "Siltius" vbios mod, that has been used by "Meaker" to break 8.000 in 3dmark11?

Best Regards and thank you.

[svl7]

Can you post a dump of your vbios?

Yeah, Saltius did some nice work there.

[jhmonroy]

Tomorrow I'll post it, right now I am away from my computer.