BillyXq Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Hi guys, I have recently acquired a new alienware 17 laptop via a sale from a local reseller. However, it comes with the 770m and i7 4700m for it spec. Is it possible for me to install my old 680m from my r2 into the new system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Yes.10char. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyXq Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Awesome! Do I need a modded driver or inf for the gpu to install? I also need to disable optimus ( fn+f7) first prior to installing the gpu? Thanks for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Modified .inf, probably. Disabling optimus... no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J95 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Awesome! Do I need a modded driver or inf for the gpu to install?Device manager>Display Adapters>Details>Device Description>Hardware Ids.nvdmn.inf - Replace "0551" with 05AB ? instead http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia/5249-%5Bguide%5D-modding-nvidias-oem-inf-files.html"%NVIDIA_DEV.11A0xxxx.1028% = Section210, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11A0&SUBSYS_xxxx1028" Device Id 5[strings]NVIDIA_DEV.11A0.xxxx.1028 = "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J95 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 @BillyXq I see you're having trouble w/ .inf...press Win key + X select device manager ->Display Adapters>Details>drop-down menu - Hardware Ids>post results.GeForce 331.65 - WHQL - Game Ready Driver- Windows 8 - disable driver signing.Command Prompt (Admin) Win key + X Type:bcdedit /set {current} testsigning yes"The operation completed successfully">reboot>Install drivers.-Installation failed "No compatible device found">close dialog.-Browse the extracted Nvidia folder (C:\Nvidia)>open Display.Driver folder> copy/overwrite nvdmn.inf.-Run setup.exe within the extracted Nvidia folder.Exit test mode, cmd (admin).bcdedit /set {current} testsigning no>reboot.nvdmn.inf_M17xR5_GTX680M_v331.65.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyXq Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 i seem to have encountered a problem when i am inputing the code on the admin's command prompt. Something along the lines of " Value is protected by secure boot policy and cannot be modified or deleted" Please do forgive my foolishness as this is literally my first experience with windows 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Disable secure boot, problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyXq Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks guys! Managed to get my r5 working with 680m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyXq Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hey guys, Initially encountered a problem with windows 8.1 here. Apparently after switching over to windows 8.1 my secure boot settings reverted and I could not find the boot in UEFI option anywhere. Any idea where i can find it? Edit: Nvm, found it silly me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyXq Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Just did a little test again with the HDMI-out on both of my sony tv's. Apparently both TV's does not recognize my 680m and would give off signal error messages. My IGPU however, work wonders for both tv's. Any solution for this issue here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyXq Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 edit: accidentally double posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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