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    Mobility Modder Questions

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by hendra, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Does Mobility Modder modify the official ATI driver in any way or does it just modify the installation program so that we can install the driver in a notebook?

    Is there any known issues of using Mobility Modder vs using official drivers released by laptop manufacturers?
     
    hendra, Jul 28, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

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    It just modifies the installer, since OEM's block regular ATi drivers from installing. Mobility Modded drivers are newer, since you can just mod the latest Catalyst drivers from ATi rather than waiting on your OEM to release their own. Unfortunately, however, it sucks for users like me; Mobility Modder doesn't work with ATi 4xxx series cards, and Dell doesn't make a habit of updating drivers for us.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 28, 2009
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  3. Dayton

    Dayton Notebook Evangelist

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    It just modifies the .inf files so that ATI setup will detect the GPU and allow the install. I really got accustomed to using the DH Modder for updating a Mobility Radeon 9600 with the latest ATI drivers. Can't wait for the Modder to support the Mobility 4670.
     
    Dayton, Jul 29, 2009
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  4. raduque

    raduque Notebook Evangelist

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    Shroom and Dayton, have you tried the 9.7s? They installed straight-up on my Studio 17, whereas before not even mobility modded drivers would.
     
    raduque, Jul 29, 2009
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  5. Dayton

    Dayton Notebook Evangelist

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    They won't error during install but they won't replace the Dell driver package of 8.6.
     
    Dayton, Jul 29, 2009
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  6. raduque

    raduque Notebook Evangelist

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    That's weird. I got the install package error, but they installed fine and the CCC works perfectly.
     
    raduque, Aug 1, 2009
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  7. Alexrose1uk

    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    Mobility modder 1.2.1.0 was released today. It's added 4-series support :D

    GO GO GO!
     
    Alexrose1uk, Aug 1, 2009
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  8. jimmyb

    jimmyb Notebook Consultant

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    I tested the modder for the first time today and it corrupted all my drivers. I re-installed my original driver (9.7 catalyst) but Im now missing the catalayst centre option from my right click menu.

    does anyone know how i can get that back?
     
    jimmyb, Aug 1, 2009
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  9. Alexrose1uk

    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    Sounds like your CCC controls are a bit messed up. Uninstall specifically the CCC (Catalyst Control Center), download the stand alone download and try installing that.
     
    Alexrose1uk, Aug 1, 2009
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  10. jimmyb

    jimmyb Notebook Consultant

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    do you know where i can get older versions of the standalone CCC installer? the new one doesnt seem to be working for me.
     
    jimmyb, Aug 1, 2009
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  11. Alexrose1uk

    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    Guru3d or some of the other large download sites will probably have a copy :)
    If worst comes to worst; download the normal full installer from an older pack and try custom installing or just using the CCC setup included.
     
    Alexrose1uk, Aug 1, 2009
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