Darcoder's Nvidia driver MOD thread for 17xR3

I create this tread just for Nvidia :fanboy: lol jk^^

No, i just inform you guys for people who got a M17x R3 with Nvidia, I will upload my modded driver full compatible for gtx460m and gtx485m^^

So here the first one:

Nvidia 270.61
MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

It,s fully working but for my own beautiful security , i say: try it at you own risk.

Enjoy, I will upload everytime I upgrade^^

 

does this mean i can fit the 485 in my laptop?

 

ill let you know how the install goes

 

i got both gtx460m and gtx485m on my m17x r3^^ and i use that driver to switch between them ( because gtx485m doesn't have 3D)

 

the driver didn't work 4 me

 

what's wrong??
It won't start installation or he's saying gpu not comatible??

 

I want to know because i know they are working^^

 

I tried the installer as well, got the ' this graphics driver could not find the compatible hardware' message. Did i do something wrong with the install?

 

ok, can you run HWinfo32 and on the menu program, go to Video adapter,
select nvidia geforce gtx460m and on the right can you copy/paste the Hardware ID.
If you have the same as me, i know the solution, if you got a different one ( will be strange) i will add your hadware id.

 

In your case burnt,
download this driver
NVIDIA DRIVERS 270.61 WHQL

and when you start installation, you will got an error,
so close installation,
go to my modded driver folder,
and copy paste Display.Driver folder to the original one ( downloaded above )
Start again the installation by running setup.exe and It should accept installation.

 

Hi, just a question. If you run HWInfo32 you see the Nvidia GTX460M card under video cards?
I dont see anything but the Intel one. I have BSOD with my new R3 and I'm thinking it is a HW Nvidia Card problem...
Thanks

 

hmm yes, u need to see Nvidia gtx460m, so maybe try to switch gpu with fn+F7 or try to instal the driver given by dell on their website, after that, run again hwinfo32 to see if it's showing.

If you can't instal dell nvidia driver, so you got a problem.

 

Bad news, fn-f7 popup a window "This does not do anything". The drivers are official Dell and installs without problems, but the GPU optimus activity window says none even I run render or opengl tests. So I think it's a hardware problem

 

that is because optimis doesn't support manual graphics switching, its done automatically by the computer now

 

Ok so launch a game in windows mode and launch hwinfo32 and giv me your device id

because i know lol this driver is working, i use it and they are a little better than dell one

 

Ok, I fixed it. the HW ID is Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DD1&SUBSYS_04BA1028&REV_A1
but I can't install your modified drivers.
Thanks

 

Giving you a bump and rep since your driver was the only one that worked with 3D.

 

Thanks zergslayer69^^

ok rod0, surprizingly, u got another Id :?
so here you file replace it on the display.driver folder:
..............................\Vista 64-bit\International\Display.Driver
Hope it's working^^ or i will work in a better way xD

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

 

One question. Do you have any screen issues? For example when I close my screen while the computer is on, I set it to do nothing. But sometimes it just stays at a black screen and nothing will show up even when I move my mouse. I set it to never sleep or turn off hd. Aside from that no complaints so far but this does create a bit of inconvenience.

And I lied, second question. Is there a way to turn the screen off without sleeping the computer? On the Asus g73 I can do fn and f7 to turn off the backlight.

 

Alienware has a bug that we know. It on all alienware, when u put u computer on sleep mode while closing the screen, it's a problem that they never fix in each alienware :/

Yep sure, go to alien command center, alienfusion, bouton d'alimentation ( logo with alien head)==> case n*7 and chose what to do when you close the screen^^

 

Ah, glad to know the bug isn't because of my ssd. Thanks for the answer. Hope to hear from you again when next driver comes out.

 

yes, Sure I will upload everytime i update

 

thanks for the instructions, will try it out

 

Are there a lot of improvements in term of performance as compare to the dell driver?

 

Hmm...not alot but a few yes.

 

Hmm..i wil try later..the thing is that I try the driver from laptopvideo2go 270.6 and the performance actually decrease...

Anyway, where did you get ur gtx 485m and how much does it cost? does it support optimus?(I'm currently using 460m with 60hz screen)

 

logical blue one for 745$ shipping included and don't have optimus because got 120Hz screen

 

So if I got a 60hz, the 485m will work along with optimus right?

 

if you got 60Hz screen, i would definitly recommand you without hesitating the HD6970m.

 

As mentioned by darcoder, the 6970m would be a better bang for your buck. I would try and return it and order one with a 6970m, because buying one seperately will run you 500-650$+, and you won't be able to sell the 460m as you need it for warranty purposes.

 

Hmm.. the reason I didnt bought 6970m was because its around 400bucks more...kinda short of money... I was planning to do an upgrade in the future when i got the money... So is it true that i can buy the 6970m from dell in the future or should i just ask them to help me upgrade?

 

You can but it will be more expensive than $400 most likely.

 

Darcoder, I messaged you but I figured I would post here as well.

I'm using your custom driver and it worked well for my 460m but when I just installed my 485m nvidia says " You are not currently using a display attached to an NVIDIA GPU " if i select the nvidia control panel.

I ran HWinfo32 and it does detect the 485m as "nVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M (GF104)"

can I do a inf mod or something to get it working right or do I need to reinstall new drivers?

 

As I said, please, send me yours hardware ID So i can see faster a resolution^^

 

now, switching will work too

 

This is my device ID:
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DD1&SUBSYS_04BA1028&REV_A1

I cant install the driver too, Currently using 460m with 60hz screen. Can help me with this?

 

Ok, i conclude everyone who got a 60Hz screen, use that file
MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service
so here you file replace it on the display.driver folder:
..............................\Vista 64-bit\International\Display.Driver and launch setup.exe

 

Thanks man..installing

 

DARCODER, I've done all the steps in your instructions:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/575595-nvidia-driver-update-m17x-r3.html#post7454428

I can't seem to be able to install this package (270.61 gtx460m et 485m m17x R3). The installer goes through its processes and after the system check, license agreement and options;

NVIDIA Installer Failed

Everything says not installed, and the graphics driver itself says Failed.

I've owned many, MANY systems, and I've never had as many problems as I have with this R3.

I can't even install the stock archived NVIDIA drivers direct from NVIDIA;

267.76 - FAIL. Install Cannot Continue (required files are missing)
266.58 - FAIL. Install Cannot Continue (the graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware). [...SERIOUSLY?]

 

can you post or pm me your id please

 

Was just about to do that.


Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DD1&SUBSYS_04901028&REV_A1

 

Ok... I think i had the same issue before... Can you try this:
uninstall all driver,
download this driver:
NVIDIA DRIVERS 267.76 WHQL
install it after the failure, go on installation folder and replace by this file:
MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service
Launch setup.exe
inform me what,s happening^^
can you inform me after if you got 120Hz or 60Hz screen

 

Hi, I just got some free time installing the drivers. As mentioned before, Im using 460m with 60hz screen. The installation works fine, no error, but after rebooting, i cant open the Nvidia control panel and whenever I try running a game it crashes...

Did I install it wrongly? I didnt uninstall the previous drivers because after uninstalling and rebooting the computer will just detect a new hardware(460m) and install the default driver...

 

Sorry for the delayed reply, DARCODER.

Same error as before:

FAIL. Install Cannot Continue (the graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware).

I'm running the stock R3 3D Bundle screen (which I believe is 120).

 

I tried a reboot, which got me further in the process (didn't give me the "couldn't find hardware" error), but still failed the install.

 

Sry didn't see it..
So, maybe I did a mistake on the Inf, so download this driver
NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.27 BETA

And my Mod 275:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FBWV2ZZ7

instal it and replace the original folder by mine^^
Let me know what happens

 

Christang, in our case as I don,t have a 60hz, when you got free time uninstall the old driver ( all nvidia driver) and install this one up ( 275.21)=> follow indication.. It should work as i put the same config from dell :/
try it^^ because these driver are a little bit better than the previous one

 

Sorry, dont get what you mean.. are you asking me to install the 270.61 or the latest 275.27 beta driver? (you didnt post any 275.21 driver)

 

i suggest you to instal if you want the 275.21, i post here 3 reply ago^^
==>download this:
NVIDIA DRIVERS 275.27 BETA
==>after failure instal, go to Pre-instal folder and replace the display.driver by mine, this one:
==> MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service
And launch setup.exe

 

The 275 beta with your inf gave me a bsod so i rolled back the driver it said it was missing a paging file or somthing