17x R3 460m to 870m install issue

I'm installing an 870m with J95's instructions and have hit an issue. I'm trying to install the 337.50 driver. I have replaced the .inf file but when I try it use the setup.exe file it tells me that the install cannot continue. The driver cannot find the video card. Not sure what I should next. Try a different driver?

 

Did the instructions and inf you used state the 870m? Try the inf from here: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers- you don't need the whole driver, just match the one you have and follow it to the inf

Good luck

 

I did try a driver from there. Same result. I tried several drivers all come out the same. According to the NVIDIA site the 337.50 is the correct one. I should have mentioned that this is a Windows 7 installation. I have disabled integrated graphics, integrated sound and set the video to PEG in the BIOS.

 

Luckily I was thinking win7. You appear to have done everything you need to for it to work .

What is the exact error, and you are sure you are replacing the matching inf in the driver files (getting the overwrite prompt)?

The win 8 designation on LV2Go is confusing it's win 7 also

After that I'm at a loss - but maybe something will come to me ...

 

The installer says that it cannot find compatible hardware, or something like that. I have been extracting the new .inf file directly to the Display.Driver folder. I do get a prompt to replace the existing file. Maybe there is something screwy in that method. I'll try extracting the .inf file to a different location then replace the file in the Display.Driver folder. I would be more worried if the card didn't work at all. But it is and it even says NVIDIA Graphics in the BIOS. So it's there, it just seems like I am missing something in the install.

 

Sure sounds like an inf/driver problem. That is the exact issue with a missmatch or it does not include your cards details.

Make sure you are saving the inf as-is and not as txt file. This will add a hidden extension and the driver will fail to see it grabbing at straws here!

You might need to get the hardware ID from Device Manager and look up how to edit the inf yourself. The only guy I know that could help is busy with his day job right now .

I'm thinking the 870m has not been added yet along with your model ID to the modified inf's you have tried??

 

- Download GeForce 337.81 Beta Driver
- Extract driver with 7-Zip/Winrar.
- Display.Driver folder -> open nvdmi.inf (notepad) CTRL+H -> Find What: 1198 Replace With: 1199 -> Hit 'Replace All'
- Find What: 05AE Replace With: 0490 -> 'Replace All'
- Find What: 880M Replace With: 870M -> 'Replace All' -> save.
- Nvidia 337.81...International folder\ run setup exe.

 

Thanks for the replies. I'll try this tonight when I get back from my day job.

 

You are the man j, that did it. Gentlemen, thanks for your help and happy gaming!!!

 

And to you. How's the performance looking?

@j

 

I was too excited and started playing. I'll post 3dmark results when I get a chance.

 

Thanks man, any in-game benchmarks would be useful for me - I avoid full blown benchmark programs, - OCD!!

 

@Quicky72 please post GPU-Z screenshot and upload vBIOS dump (.zip). preventing compatibility issues...:thumbsup:
Thanks.

 

Here is the GPU-Z screenshot.



vBIOS

 

Thanks man. Sound card issue, try this (@Amroth) http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...0m-780m-questions-concerns-9.html#post9513377

 

Have been playing Wolfenstein: New Order the past couple of days. Really consistent 60FPS, temp max 63c. This game is clearly made for consoles so I wouldn't expect to have many issues. I'll test with Watch Dogs once it's finally released.

 

would these steps be identical for the WHQL driver that just came out? i just got an 870m myself and trying to get it working. ill get the beta installed for now

 

i followed the steps but i still get a could not find compatible hardware


reading the previous posts, i feel like i may have missed out on more steps then just what j95 posted. would anyone have a link to the complete steps needed? thanks

 

Device manager -> Display adapters -> Details -> Hardware Ids. Post results.

 

Pci\ven_10de&dev_1199&subsys_05511028&rev_a1
pci\ven_10de&dev_1199&subsys_05511028
pci\ven_10de&dev_1199&cc_030000
pci\ven_10de&dev_1199&cc_0300

 

You need to disable IGP (integrated graphics) and set display to PEG. Did you flash the unlocked BIOS?

 

I have not. I once had a link to one from somewhere on this forum and I lost it, do you happen to have it?

Sorry about not having all this ready, I'm new to this and all the info I've been able to find was this thread

 

M17xR4/60Hz (Pci\ven_10de&dev_1199&subsys_05511028&rev_a1)
- First flash stock A11 BIOS (disable secure boot and set legacy boot instead) then follow method 2 (FPT), A11 unlocked BIOS [M17x R4] - 'unlocked' BIOS versions

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Sounds good, I will look into doing this tonight . I'm gonna assume after I get the unlocked bios, disable IGP, set display to PEG, then edit and setup the drivers like you posted previously, I should be good?

 

Nope (M17xR3 installation), once you disable IGP and set PEG the Ids will change 057B1028 (current 05511028), still re-post results.

 

I successfully got the unlocked bios in. We disabled the integrated graphics and set the peg to enable in the PCI section of the bios, and on restart it won't boot and it beeps 8 times. Any idea what's up?

 

ok so i was able to reset my bios and get access to my computer again. here are the two things i did:

Advanced -> Video Configuration -> Internal Graphics Device -> Internal Graphics Device -> disable
Advanced -> Video Configuration -> Internal Graphics Device ->Always Enable PEG -> enable

from testing it was the first one that caused my computer to not boot and give 8 beeps. any idea what i am doing wrong? and are those the 2 things i need to do that you mentioned?

I also seem to have lost sound, when i hover over the sound button in the lower right it says No Audio Input Device is installed

 

- BIOS -> F9 (load optimal defaults) -> F10 (save & exit).
- BIOS -> Second advanced menu -> Video Configuration -> Internal Graphics Device -> Disabled -> Primary Display -> PEG -> F10

 

...... cant believe i missed that one.

new details:

PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1199&SUBSYS_05801028&REV_A1
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1199&SUBSYS_05801028
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1199&CC_030000
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1199&CC_0300

 

M17xR3 / GTX 870M

PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1199&SUBSYS_04901028&REV_A1


- Download GeForce 337.88 WHQL
- Extract driver with 7-Zip/Winrar.
- Display.Driver folder -> open nvdmi.inf (notepad) CTRL+H -> Find What: 1198 Replace With: 1199 -> Hit 'Replace All'
- Find What: 05AE Replace With: 0490 -> 'Replace All'
- Find What: 880M Replace With: 870M -> 'Replace All' -> save.
- Nvidia 337.88...International folder\ run setup exe.


M17xR4 / 60Hz

PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1199&SUBSYS_05801028&REV_A1

- Download GeForce 337.88 WHQL
- Extract driver with 7-Zip/Winrar.
- Display.Driver folder -> open nvdmi.inf (notepad) CTRL+H -> Find What: 1198 Replace With: 1199 -> Hit 'Replace All'
- Find What: 05AE Replace With: 0580 -> 'Replace All'
- Find What: 880M Replace With: 870M -> 'Replace All' -> save.
- Nvidia 337.88...International folder\ run setup exe.



Windows 8, disable driver signing before installing drivers.

Command Prompt (Admin) Win key + X Type:

Code:

bcdedit /set {current} testsigning yes

-> "The operation completed successfully" -> reboot ->Install drivers.

Exit test mode, cmd (admin).

Code:

bcdedit /set {current} testsigning no

->reboot.



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just wanted to say, thank you very much for holding my hand through what must be a very simple and trivial task for you. you are a god amongst men tis a very nice present to get this finished on the morning of my birthday

btw can i set my bios settings i changed in doing this back to how they were originally, or do i have to keep them set as they are now?

 

No problem. You must Keep the BIOS settings. Repeat the previous steps (modding nvdmi.inf) with every driver release.

Driver modding, hardware ID [Guide] Modding Nvidia OEM INF Files

 

sounds good thank you again sir

 

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