M17x R2 680M driver assistance needed

I just got my 680M card installed in my M17x R2 and it seems to be working perfectly in Windows 7, but I'm having a fair amount of difficulty getting the drivers to install on Windows 8. I'm pretty familiar with modding INF's but for some reason I haven't found a driver version that will install properly. Any ideas would be awesome.

 

windows 8 driver signature enforcement.
1) Open command prompt (Admin) windows key + X
2) Type "bcdedit /set {current} testsigning yes" (without quotes) enter.
3) Type exit and reboot.
4) Install
5) Repeat/replace with "bcdedit /set {current} testsigning no" reboot.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/672230-m17x-r3-680m-compatability-46.html#post8940493

 

Disable driver signing first.

NVIDIA DRIVERS 310.70BETA

 

This is true, you might need to disable the driver signing to be able to make them work fine on Windows 8. Let us know how it goes.

 

@grey_hammer777 NVIDIA DRIVERS 310.90WHQL

 

lol GTX 680M works on m17x R2 , it's a shame that it probably won't work on R1 -.-

 

@grey_hammer777 Modded nvdm.inf M17XR2 GTX 680M v.313.96.

NVIDIA DRIVERS 313.96BETA

 

NVIDIA DRIVERS 314.07WHQL

Modded nvdmn.inf M17XR2 GTX680M v.314.07.

 

Can we get the latest driver modded for the R2!

 

NVIDIA DRIVERS 314.22WHQL

GTX 680:
Up to 60% faster in Tomb Raider
Up to 41% faster in BioShock Infinite
Up to 23% faster in Sniper Elite V2
Up to 13% faster in Sleeping Dogs

nvdmn.inf v.314.22

 

What is it in this inf file that makes it so specific for the R2?
I'd like to change it myself.

Other option would be too make these modded inf threads stickies.

 

10DE&DEV = Nvidia, 11A0 = GTX 680M, 043A = M17XR2, 1028 = Dell (PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11A0&SUBSYS_043A1028).

Edit three sections, look for "%NVIDIA_DEV.11A0. 0551.1028% = Section210, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_11A0&SUBSYS_ 05511028" replace 0551 with 043A.



NVIDIA DRIVERS 314.22WHQL

Modded nvdmn.inf v.314.22 http://forum.notebookreview.com/att...e-needed-nvdmn.inf_m17xr2_gtx680m_v314.22.zip

 

Hi, I'm having some issues.
I don't have a default nvdmn.inf on my installation folder and I tried just copying the whole nvdmn.inf
on the installation folder but nothing seems to work. Any ideas?

 

Thats because you have to rename the file to the inf that has the gpu information in it.
Its renamed over every release it almost seems

 

I've found that the inf from here LaptopVideo2Go: Drivers works when the hardware not detected error occurs. When you navigate to the inf for the release you are looking to use the name will be in the URL. Save it inside the browser using that name (save as). And make sure you downloaded the laptop version and not desktop as the desktop does not have that inf.

As unphoto says, the name has changed for the last 3 releases, there are 36 of them in my display.driver folder!

HTH

 

Thanks. I've downloaded the latest version I'm currently running on version a modded 302.92
but every time I try to install the 314 it says could not find compatible graphics hardware.
I'm running it on an alienware m17x r2 840qm if that helps. Sorry but I'm a little new to modded
drivers.

 

NP! I would suggest getting the driver from the link (it's not modded) and follow the links to the inf and save it using the name in the URL title, nvwin.inf was the last one I saw. When you copy it to the display.driver folder you should get a warning from windows that you are replacing an existing file. If this does not happen either you are in the wrong folder, or the filemane is wrong (and sometimes windows appends a hidden .txt to the end of saved text files )

Way back in the day I was chasing around in cricles with that error until I figured I'd downloaded the desktop driver version

Good luck

 

Wow dude you are lightning fast
Well I downloaded the driver from the link but everytime I try to install it won't let me pass the system check and keep saying "This graphics driver could not find compatible graphics hardware."

 

Yeah, mr no-life

Did you get the inf? It is a separate link and you will get a page with all the data in it that you have to manually save. I tried to link it for you but it will not work. At the bottom of the disclaimer page is the inf link. Copy it to the display.driver folder and OK the overwrite.

 

Haha but you are trying to save lives.
Well I did what you said but I'm not replacing anyfiles so that means I'm in the wrong folder right? Do you have any clue on why I can't upgrade my driver? This is frustrating to deal with

 

I'm sure it's just a case of getting the right inf in the right folder. The inf has a machine ID/card ID combination and only combinations sold by dell will be in the vanilla NV drivers.

Right click on the saved file and select rename. make sure it does not have a 'txt at the end. If it does not then you are in the wrong folder. It is the display.driver (not display driver) under the exe you are running to start the install. You should see 30+ .inf flies in there.

 

hold, stop....
What laptop are you using man...?

The modded inf needs to have your laptop in it, it wont have it by default.
This thread mod.inf is for the R2, if you have any other laptop you will need a different modded inf.

 

I've found that the inf's from laptopvideo2go have all the combinations already in them - that is what they do - but of course there could be a combination they have missed

 

I am not sure Watz25 is using the instal lmethod properly.
install, when HW detection starts, abort the install.
Go to the C:\NVIDIA\DisplayDriver\314.22\Win8_WinVista_Win7_64\English\Display.Driver\
Get your modded inf file and rename it to nvmd.inf and replace the one in that location.

Go to C:\NVIDIA\DisplayDriver\314.22\Win8_WinVista_Win7_64\English\ and run the setup.exe and you are done, thats it.

 

Download NVIDIA DRIVERS 314.22WHQL

.1 -Install Nvidia driver.

.2 -extract.

.3 -Installation failed "No compatible device found">close dialog.

.4 -Browse the extracted Nvidia folder (C:\Nvidia)>open Display.Driver folder>paste/replace nvdmn.inf file.

.5 -Run setup.exe within the extracted Nvidia folder. (green icon .exe)

.6 -Select custom install>next>Check clean install option>uncheck Nvidia update.

.7 -Reboot.

Modded nvdmn.inf http://forum.notebookreview.com/att...e-needed-nvdmn.inf_m17xr2_gtx680m_v314.22.zip >open nvdmn.inf zip folder copy nvdmn.inf file.


Alternative, extract downloaded driver with http://www.7-zip.org/ (right click>select extract to notebook-win8-win7-64bit-314.22-whql-driver.)>open extracted driver folder>browse Display.Driver folder>paste/replace nvdmn.inf file>run setup.exe (within the extracted driver folder)

 

That's the only strange part. That inf name was the one I always got from LV2go but the last 3 releases have been different names; nvwin.inf is the latest one. It still replaces one of the 36 or so inf's in the display.driver folder

 

Perhaps they still use the same name for a different function.
In the 314.22 release it's the nvmd.inf.

You can check it fairly easy, just open the inf' and the one that has display driver in the first line of text is the file you have to rename it to.

lv2go does not rename their files, that is what the end user must do as it apears

 

You did, I believe I noted that you said it :thumbsup:

 

you already replied to j95, i was also replying to his post

 

Thanks I confuse easily - especially with all these inf names flying around!

 

nvdmn.inf is for dell products, all ids end with 1028=Dell.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...m-driver-assistance-needed-2.html#post9142232 e.g. there's no 675MX listed id, dell doesn't support the card yet.

 

Thank you everyone! It was all quite confusing, j95's instructions are fool proof
It worked!

 

Me again with bad news
Seems that my external displays won't work properly.
Every time I connect my vga display on my laptop the nvdia crashes.
Is it maybe a cause of faulty graphics card or bad installation?
Any ideas guys?

 

Remove nvidia drivers, use this guide for a clean install (no Nvidia demos installed, GeForce Experience, etc.) http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/659378-nvidia-drivers-clean-install.html Reinstall driver.

 

I did everything but the kernel is still crashing.
Got any more ideas?

 

can you take a picture and post it here?

If that can't be done, use Nirsoft bluescreen tool
you can use this to see why you are getting a BSOD.

 

The bluescreen tool didn't display anything after i plug my vga connector but i was able to get some photos for you.

 

Yikes!

That's faulty hardware allright
Did you upgrade the laptop yourself?
You can try to re-seat the card but this looks like your soldering is messed up.

If you can, try to re-seat it, but before you do so, take a clear picture from the back and the front.

 

Yes unfortunately
All is working well exept for the external displays.
I'll try.

Didn't work anyone?

 

Go to device manger>show hidden devices>uninstall microsoft driver for the external monitor>reboot>open nvidia control panel>set multiple displays (don't close NvCpl)>plug external monitor (usually faulty vram modules).

If you're having issues with ram, rule out testing with stock ram (gpu shared system memory, not in use due to 4GB vram).

 

Thanks for answering. I din't see any microsoft driver for the external display or maybe I just don't know. I'm not very keen to delete anything because I might mess it up. Here is a photo can you see the drivers i need to delete there? Apparently my hdmi display works my only problem is the vga.

 

Just a quick jump in here, you have tested the external display on another machine? Also drop the resolution down before plugging it in just in case it's having sync issues at 1920 maybe?

 

Dude..you make me look bad you are right the problem was just my tv screen. I tried it with my old vga display and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the answers guys!
Great forum.:thumbsup:

 

LOL, sometimes it's the simple things you miss thinking it's more complicated than it is! I recently posted about my webcam not working, was it a driver prob, a connection prob, (I had the display replaced)? No. Fn-F9 -Doh!

 

Yea. Having this forum has its ups and downs, it was so easy to ask with accurate replies. Well someone else could use this for a future reference.:thumbsup: Thank you again.

 

Download NVIDIA DRIVERS 320.00-notebook-win8-win7-64bit-international-beta

.1 -Install Nvidia driver.

.2 -extract.

.3 -Installation failed "No compatible device found">close dialog.

.4 -Browse the extracted Nvidia folder (C:\Nvidia)>open Display.Driver folder>paste/replace nvdmn.inf file.

.5 -Run setup.exe within the extracted Nvidia folder. (green icon .exe)

.6 -Select custom install>next>uncheck Nvidia update.

.7 -Reboot.

 

Download Nvidia Geforce BETA Drivers 320.14
This is the international (English) driver for Windows 7/8 64-bit.


.1 -Install Nvidia driver.

.2 -extract.

.3 -Installation failed "No compatible device found">close dialog.

.4 -Browse the extracted Nvidia folder (C:\Nvidia)>open Display.Driver folder>paste/replace nvdmn.inf file.

.5 -Run setup.exe within the extracted Nvidia folder. (green icon .exe)

.6 -Select custom install>next>uncheck Nvidia update.

.7 -Reboot.

 

Thanks!

Tested? Better than the previous beta driver?

 

I haven't tested it, my R2 is dead so i can't use it anymore
I moddded the inf to what i can remember what it should be.
If it doesn't work, let me know, i'll modify it.

 

I feel sorry your R2 What happened?