M17x R2 680M driver assistance needed

NVIDIA DRIVERS 320.18WHQL

This is the GeForce Game Ready driver for Metro: Last Light | GeForce providing up to 10% faster performance and Microsoft WHQL certification.

Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 20% for GeForce 400/500/600 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 314.22 WHQL-certified drivers.

 

Many thanks!

 

Fixed
Power problem R2

 

Moderator deleted post link, how to: edit the .inf file (MUERTE 75) http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...m-driver-assistance-needed-2.html#post9142232

 

It's a fairly easy to process to upgrade the drivers: nvidia INF modding - quick guide (x64) - YouTube

Simplest way to go about it is to go on eBay and download the 680M driver's from the seller UpgradeYourLaptop, who has a link on his auctions for a 680M or 780M. Then download the latest notebook drivers from NVIDIA. Be sure to copy the information from the 680M drivers you download from eBay into the latest NVIDIA drivers and not vice-versa.

 

GeForce 320.49 drivers includes several fixes for issues reported with 320.18 drivers. Refer to the release notes for a full list of fixed issues.

Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 20% for GeForce 400/500/600 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 314.22 WHQL-certified drivers.

Installs PhysX System Software 9.13.0604.

NVIDIA DRIVERS 320.49BETA

nvdmn.inf v. 320.49

 

New in GeForce R326 Drivers

Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 19% for GeForce 400/500/600/700 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 320.49 WHQL-certified drivers.

NVIDIA DRIVERS 326.19BETA


nvdmn.inf v326.19

 

Holy crap, this driver keeps my card 9 degrees cooler and i just broke my old record by a mile

 

I tried installing this on windows 8 with capability mode and everything but it still failed. Any insights on why? :?

 

Uncheck compatibility mode.

Windows 8 disable driver signing.

1 -Open command prompt (Admin) windows key + X

2 -Type "bcdedit /set {current} testsigning yes" (without quotes) enter> reboot

3 -Download NVIDIA DRIVERS 326.19BETA

4 -Install Nvidia driver.

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

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

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

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

9 -Reboot.

nvdmn.inf (unzip) http://forum.notebookreview.com/att...2_r3_r4_m18xr1_r2_gtx680m_gtx780m_v326.19.zip

10 -Exit windows 8 test mode

11 -Repeat/replace with "bcdedit /set {current} testsigning no" reboot.

 

Once again a fool proof guide perfect for the noobs. :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot.

 

Once again a fool proof guide perfect for the noobs. :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot.

 

New in GeForce R326 Drivers

Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 19% for GeForce 400/500/600/700 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 320.49 WHQL-certified drivers.


NVIDIA DRIVERS 326.41BETA


nvdmn.inf v326.41

 

This Game Ready driver offers the best gaming experience for Splinter Cell: Blacklist and is also a recommended driver update for the Windows 8.1 Preview. GeForce R326 drivers also provide performance increases for a variety of different games.

New in GeForce R326 Drivers

Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 19% for GeForce 400/500/600/700 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 320.49 WHQL-certified drivers.


NVIDIA DRIVERS 326.80BETA


Second option w/ restart Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V5.1.1

 

Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 19% for GeForce 400/500/600/700 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 320.49 WHQL-certified drivers. Results will vary depending on your GPU and system configuration.



NVIDIA DRIVERS 327.23WHQL


Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V7.4


nvdmn.inf_M17XR2_R3_R4_3D_M18XR1_R2_GTX680M_GTX780M_v327.23

 

This Game Ready driver is recommended for GeForce owners playing the Battlefield 4 open beta.

Performance Boost
Increases performance for GeForce 400/500/600/700 Series GPUs in several PC games when compared to the GeForce 327.23 WHQL drivers.

Software Modules NVIDIA PhysX System Software - v9.13.0725.
HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.26.4.
GeForce Experience - version 8.3.14.1

Graphics
Implemented Horizon Based Ambient Occlusion plus (HBAO+) for DirectX 9 and DirectX 11 applications. Visit GeForce.com for more info about HBAO+.OpenGL Added support for OpenG 4.4


Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V7.7.1 / first uninstall option

NVIDIA DRIVERS 331.40BETA

Modded nvdmn.inf v331.40 Alienware M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 Nvidia GTX 680M / 780M

 

Dude, always with that super fast post

 

Great stuff j95, thank you.

I installed this last night and found this to provide a smoother experience for me when compared to a few of the previous releases. Going to run with this for a while. Cheers!

 

I will use this driver with my BETA BF4 and see the b4 and after frames.
On my desktop i played B4 btw and it does not look anything as pretty as BF3

 

I am having trouble getting the GTX 680 m to work in my Alienware M15x. I flashed the BIOS but I can't figure out the next step. Here is what my GPUZ looks like:
View attachment 102819

I figured I would post in here because it seems there are some pretty knowledgeable people with regards to the 680m

 

Hey j95.... quick question dude.....

Does your method above permanently Disable the Signature Enforcement or we need to do that everytime we plan to install the new latest driver..... ??

 

GeForce 331.58 WHQL Driver is released!!
j95, we need you!!!

EDIT: nvm, desktop only at this point
http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/68548

 

What’s New in Version 331.58

This Game Ready driver is recommended for GeForce owners playing Battlefield 4 as well as Batman: Arkham Origins.

Performance Boost
Increases performance for GeForce 400/500/600/700 Series GPUs in several PC games when compared to the GeForce 327.23 WHQL drivers.
Software Modules NVIDIA PhysX System Software - v9.13.0725.
NVIDIA GPU PhysX acceleration is available only on systems with GeForce 8-series and later GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
NVIDIA GPU PhysX acceleration is not available if there is a non-NVIDIA graphics processor in the system, even if it is not used for rendering.
HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.26.4.
GeForce Experience - version 8.3.23.1


Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.0 / first uninstall option.


GeForce 331.58 - WHQL Game Ready Driver



nvdmn.inf_M17XR2_R3_R4_ 3D _M18XR1_R2 Nvidia GTX 680M _780M_v331.58

 

What’s New in Version 331.65
This Game Ready driver is recommended for GeForce owners playing Battlefield 4 as well as Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Performance Boost
Increases performance for GeForce 400/500/600/700 Series GPUs in several PC games when compared to the GeForce 327.23 WHQL drivers.

Software Modules
NVIDIA PhysX System Software - v9.13.0725.
HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.26.4.
GeForce Experience - version 9.3.16.0

Gaming
Introduces GeForce ShadowPlay™ technology
Introduces NVIDIA GameStream™ technology for NVIDIA SHIELD™
Displays
Adds support for 4K Surround


GeForce 331.65 - WHQL - Game Ready Driver


Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.4 / first uninstall option.



Modded nvdmn.inf v331.65 Alienware M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 Nvidia GTX 680M / 780M


Edit: ShadowPlay workaround http://forum.notebookreview.com/ide...-owners-questions-thread-110.html#post9427685

http://forum.notebookreview.com/gam...le-support-nvidia-shadowplay.html#post9427696

 

Hi, I'm having a little trouble with my 680m on a new Alienware 17. Is it possible for you to help me mod the inf for the latest driver? It is currently running on windows 8

 

Device manager>Display Adapters>Details>Device Description>Hardware Ids...?

 

This 331.82 Game Ready WHQL driver ensures you'll have the best possible gaming
experience in Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag and Need for Speed: Rivals.

Performance Boost
Increases performance by up to 19% for GeForce 400/500/600/700 Series GPUs in several
PC games when compared to the GeForce 327.23 WHQL drivers.

• NVIDIA PhysX System Software - v9.13.0725.
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.26.4.
• GeForce Experience - 1.7.1 (version 9.3.21.0)



[Guide] Modding Nvidia's OEM INF Files

Modded Quadro Drivers nvdmq.inf v331.82 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 GTX 680M / 780M Increased Stability / Low DPC Latency


Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.6.1 / first uninstall option.


GeForce 331.82 - WHQL - Game Ready Driver

Modded nvdmn.inf v331.82 Alienware M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 SLI GTX 680M / 780M

 

This new 331.93 Beta driver provides an updated SLI profile for Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag and ensures maximum performance and system stability across all titles.

Software Modules
• NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.13.0725
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.26.4
• GeForce Experience - version 1.7.1
• nView - version 140.84

Graphics
• Implemented Horizon Based Ambient Occlusion plus (HBAO+) for DirectX 9 and DirectX 11 applications. Visit GeForce.com for more info about HBAO+.




[Guide] Modding Nvidia's OEM INF Files

Modded Quadro Drivers nvdmq.inf v331.82 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 GTX 680M / 780M Increased Stability / Low DPC Latency

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V9.8.1 / first uninstall option.



GeForce 331.93 Beta Driver

Modded nvdmn.inf v331.93 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 SLI GTX 680M / 780M

 

-Added support for OpenGL 4.4
-NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.13.0725
-HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.30.1
-GeForce Experience - version 1.8.1

[Guide] Modding Nvidia OEM INF Files

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V10.1 / first uninstall option.


GeForce 332.21 WHQL Driver

Modded nvdmn.inf v332.21 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 SLI GTX 680M / 780M

 

Sorry to be off topic but I think 332.21 WHQL just killed the 680m in my M17x R2.
After installing the driver and finishing a Heaven benchmark, once i closed the program my screen just went black. I could still dim or brighten the "black" by using Fn commands.
I tried restarting the laptop and it seems to be running post BUT BLANK SCREEN, I know it loads windows normally as webcam loads alienface-log-on and lights up to recognize face..
Fn brightness still works... though its just all black.

I tried reinserting my dying 5870m and it worked,
I then proceeded to do a system restore while 5870m was connected and did a DDU driver sweep.
Restart was good, windows 7 still loaded normally so I tried reinserting my 680m.
Turned laptop on, same thing happens. Blank screen that I can dim or brighten with Fn keys.

All FX lights are on, no blinking or beeps whatsoever.

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated x_x


M17x R2 820QM 6gbRAM 4GB 680m 120GBvertex3SSD 500GBHDD

 

I killed my gtx 680m the same way you did. I plugged an external monitor and it worked for 2 more minutes, then it would not even POST. However, I know someone that managed to get it working by pulling out the bios battery and putting it back. I think his was not fried yet, but it was acting the same way. Hope you're as lucky as he was.

 

I tried that as well and didn't work T_T, that's the CMOS beside the processor fan right?
omg Is there no way to fix this?

 

Post a new topic about your problem in the main section please.
There it will stand out and more people will be able to help you.

 

It's the mobo battery, it's not a CMOS, but I think you got it right...you can't miss it. I don't know where it is placed in the m17x/m18x, I have an m15x.
I'm sorry this didn't work for you. I found no way to fix mine.

 

Dude, that's creeps me out man...... Since I just Installing this thing on my R3. I'm using 680m also......

Advice ? Do I need to downgrade to previous driver ?

 

GF v332.21 is fine, when OCing it requires +12mV (780M-1006/6000) to keep previous versions clocks 331.93/331.82, I'm using Quadro 332.21 WHQL stock voltage/ runs cooler and it reduces fps spikes.
Modded Quadro nvdmq.inf v332.21 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 GTX 680M / 780M

 

This new 334.67 Beta driver introduces a variety of new SLI and 3D Vision profiles and ensures maximum performance and system stability across all titles.

• Installs new PhysX System Software 9.13.1220
• Installs HD Audio v1.3.30.1
• Installs GeForce Experience 1.8.2
• Includes support for applications built using CUDA 5.5 or earlier version of the CUDA Toolkit. More information at http://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-toolkit
• Supports OpenGL 4.4 for GeForce 400-series and later GPUs.
• Supports DisplayPort 1.2 for GeForce GTX 600 series GPUs.


[Guide] Modding Nvidia OEM INF Files

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V11.1 / first uninstall option (safe mode).


Modded Quadro nvdmwi.inf v334.67 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 GTX 680M / 780M SLI

GeForce 334.67 Beta Driver

Modded nvdmn.inf v334.67 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 GTX 680M / 780M

 

• Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 19% for GeForce 400/500/600/700 series GPUs in several PC games vs. the previous WHQL-certified drivers (332.21).

• NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.13.1220
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.30.1
• GeForce Experience - version 1.8.2

INF naming change/nvdmi.inf.


[Guide] Modding Nvidia OEM INF Files

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) V12.2 first uninstall option (safe mode).


GeForce 334.89 WHQL

Modded nvdmi.inf v334.89 AW M17XR2/R3/R4 3D + M18XR1/R2 SLI GTX 680M / 780M

 

thanks for update on this just bought a m17xr2 and i was wondering if the drivers and files above are a 100% go with 680m.

P.S. does the 780m work with the drivers and files above also

 

also does mx17r2 support sli with 680m (plug and play)

 

whether work 2 680m sli ?

 

This 335.23 Game Ready WHQL driver ensures you’ll have the best possible gaming experience for Titanfall

[Guide] Modding Nvidia OEM INF Files

Quadro Notebook Driver 334.95 [Alienware] Aftermarket Upgrades Driver Support - Modded INF


GeForce 335.23 WHQL

Modded nvdmi.inf v335.23

 

New in GeForce 337.50 Beta drivers

• Performance - Introduces key DirectX optimizations which result in reduced game-loading times and significant performance increases across a wide variety of games. Results will vary depending on your GPU and system configuration.


[Guide] Modding Nvidia OEM INF Files


GeForce 337.50 Beta Driver

Modded nvdmi.inf v337.50

 

Does this driver even apply to the 680 series at all?

 

Good question, it's listed under Supported Products here: Drivers | GeForce

While the release notes call out improvements to specific games in the 700 series I'd imagine there's still some benefit to us 680 owners - downloaded and installing now to play with.

(I've been using the 332.21 drivers since they were released as they don't seem to kick the fans up as much, idle very cool and performance is good.)

 

nvdmi.inf v337.81

GeForce 337.81 Beta Driver

 

• Game Ready - This 337.88 Game Ready WHQL driver ensures you'll have the best possible gaming experience for Watch Dogs.

GeForce 337.88 WHQL


nvdmi.inf v337.88

 

Hi, I have a little bit of problem with installing drivers for my Alienware 17 with 680m in it. Up till 335.23 i was able to install drivers simply by enabling testsigning as well as editing the inf files. However, installing any newer drivers would result in the screen blinking followed by " Force to reinstall graphics driver" popup as seen here http://i.imgur.com/yvPhlHx.jpg. Is there any solution to this?

edit: i forgot to add that when installing the drivers, I was also prompted to enable active-x/plug in which never happened before with my previous driver installations

 

It's not nvdmn.inf anymore, Nvidia replaced/renamed 'nvdmi.inf'. Post hardware Ids.

 

edit: it worked! silly me i was trying to install it with optimus enabled, switched over to single gpu mode and it worked like a charm