flashing to .92v Vbios

Can anyone tell me where the instructions to flash to the .92v Vbios for a 580M are? Thanks

 

Check the throttling fix in my sig. The guide includes the process which is the same for flashing any vbios.

 

Thank you Widezu69

 

Flashing VBIOS for Dell 580M graphics card:

The boilerplate: Proceed at your own risk. Improper flashing or incompatible or improperly modified vbios files can result in damaging your graphics card or rendering it inoperable.

Step 1: Download the following files:

1. HP USB Key Utility: HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool - v2.1.8 Download - EXTREME Overclocking
2. Windows 98 system files: Windows 98 System Files Download - EXTREME Overclocking
3. NVFlash files: Download NVFlash 5.100.0.1 | techPowerUp
4. Widezu69's Modified 580M vbios files: 580M vbios.zip

Step 2: Create and Load Bootable USB Drive

1. Install the HP USB Key Utility
2. Extract the Windows 98 System Files to a convenient location, i.e., c:\Utilities\Win98Files.
3. Launch the HP USB Key Utility and do the following:
- Insert your USB thumb drive.
- Select File system as "FAT32"
- Select Format Option as "Create a DOS bootable Disk..."
- Check "Quick Format"
- Specify the folder/directory used for the Win98 files.
- Format the USB key using the Win98 files.
4. Extract files from nvflash 5.100.0.1.zip and copy to the USB stick.
5. Extract files from 580M vbios.zip and copy to USB stick (2 files).

Step 3: Retrieve Original VBIOS and Flash Modded Vbios

1. Insert USB stick (Assure that system is on AC power.)
2. Reboot.
3. Tap on F12 key at the Boot/Alienware Logo screen.
4. Select "Boot from USB"
5. At the Command Prompt, type "nvflash -b Orig580M.rom” (no quotes) to save a copy of your card's original vbios to the USB stick.
6. At the Command Prompt, type “nvflash -4 -5 -6 580M92v.rom” and press Enter. (This flashes the vbios with .92v mod; use “nvflash -4 -5 -6 580M.rom” for .87v (stock) version.)
7. Answer “y” to the two questions/inquiries presented.
8. Allow time for the flash -- DO NOTHING until the flash is completed and you are returned to the DOS prompt.
9. Remove USB stick and reboot into Windows. You're done.

 

Just FYI, there have been many cases of dead 580m's after flashing to the .92v. From what I have seen it appears the .92v is really not safe for any kind of long term use, so you might want to consider if it is worth killing your card, keeping in mind replacement cards are currently back ordered by several weeks, so you won't get it repaired quickly if you do manage it kill it.

 

Thanks to all you gentlemen for your valuable feedback.Sounds like a Dell rep If I already have the Dell VBIOS can I still use the .92v one?