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    [M17x R1] GTX 280M can not install new driver !

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by bajasu520, Dec 19, 2013.

  1. bajasu520

    bajasu520 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My IDs : PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_060F&SUBSYS_02A11028
    Current OS : Win 7 64bit

    *** I was success more times with .inf in past with exp: 301.42, 314.07.... but now I set up new Win and try to install GPU driver but I only get error "The graphics driver could not find compatible hardware" anyway

    - I only success with "nVidia_Geforce-GTX-280M_A03_R279499" from DELL but you know it's very old driver
    - I tried to flash my GTX280M to 285 success but still can not install other Nvidia driver with .INF modded

    *** update : With official new driver just like 314.07...why I can not see file "nvdm.inf" so no confirm to replace when I copy your .INF ???
     
    bajasu520, Dec 19, 2013
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  2. MickyD1234

    MickyD1234 Notebook Prophet

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    Hi, I've always used the inf from laptopvideo2go: LaptopVideo2Go: Drivers (win 8 = win 7 as well).

    I noticed that the inf file changes name quite a bit on their site. The matching drivers are there and you should always get the 'replace?' question. You do have to manually save the inf when you get to it as it just opens up in a browser window (with the correct name in the URL).

    Good luck.
     
    MickyD1234, Dec 20, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    We recommend to use the DELL ones but if you are experiencing issues with that due to game's requirements I would suggest using laptopvideo2go as well.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 20, 2013
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