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    Anyone tried the new Nvidia 258.69?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by thomaskc.dk, Jul 3, 2010.

  1. thomaskc.dk

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    I just tried to install them and the below error is what I get. I made sure to uninstall and use the Sweeper to make sure the old drivers were gone.

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    NVIDIA Windows Software - InstallShield Wizard
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    The NVIDIA Setup program could not locate any drivers that are compatible with your current hardware. Setup will now exit.
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    OK
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    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Tinderbox, so the only thing changed in the file is a modded .inf that tricks the drivers into installing on the m11x R2? Everything else is unchanged?
     
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    correct, just tried it myself Install took quite long (longer than Dell) but no problem running the new driver. Sadly in the new driver there is still the problem that i can't run Just Cause 2 due to optimus issue. Doing some benchs now with the new driver.
     
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    this may be a dumb question, but do the integrated graphics need a new separate driver update, or does the single nvidia driver update take care of the intel integrated?
     
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    The integrated intel HD has it's own driver. Just look on the Dell support page and you will se what driver you need. I got the newest for the integrated from intel as they are newer than the one's from dell.
     
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    For R1, you need a special hybrid graphics video driver which takes care of both intel and nvidia. A normal nvidia driver will not do.

    For R1, the drivers are separate.
     
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    so anyone running the newest drivers to and was able to start Just Cause 2 ?
    I allways get a error Code:3
    I tested with the Optimus GPU state viewer and he tells my the Nvidia GPU is going from OFF to IDLE while starting the game and then crashs.

    When i start other games the Viewer shows: OFF-> IDLE -> ON
    and the games work flawless.

    @all R2 owners that got Just Cause 2 working, can you pls tell me what you have done ?
     
    cyrus282, Jul 4, 2010
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    I cannot advice to use those drivers, it seems that as they do support the m11x R2, the optimus isnt working as intended, basically the Nvidia card is
    "on" 100% of the time and performance wise due to crappy 3dmark they score the same as the Dell BETA drivers.
     
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    I agree on that, no improvements for me in benchs or real gaming and none working just cause. This driver is a waste of time for the 335m. Now waiting for the new driver as some Asus lap owner have the exactly same problem with Optimus and started a thread in the Nvidia forum.
     
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