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    nVidia Geforce Drivers 387.92 WHQL

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by specialist7, Oct 9, 2017.

  1. specialist7

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    Geforce 387.92 WHQL | 387.98 HF Below

    Game Ready
    Provides the optimal gaming experience for Middle-earth: Shadow of War, The Evil Within 2, and Forza Motorsport 7


    New Features

    • Added support for OpenGL 4.61
    • Added NVIDIA GameStream support for HDR under Windows 10
    • Added Fast Sync support for SLI Fast Sync under SLI is available only on the following 'bridged' SLI configurations:
      • NVIDIA Maxwell GPUs: Any resolution less than 4k
    • NVIDIA Pascal & later GPUs: Any resolution
    • Added support for the DirectX Intermediate Language (DXIL)
      • Includes full support for DirectX 12 Shader Model 6.0, features such as Wavemath, and the DirectX Shader Compiler.
      • Supported only on NVIDIA Kepler and later GPUs.
    Changes and Fixed Issues in Version 387.92
    The following sections list the important changes and the most common issues resolved
    in this version. This list is only a subset of the total number of changes made in this driver
    version. The NVIDIA bug number is provided for reference.

    [SLI][Intel X299]: Low GPU usage resulting in poor performance occurs with the X299.
    [200331424]
    [YouTube]: With Fast Sync enabled, twitching occurs in full-screen YouTube videos
    while moving the mouse cursor.[1983056]
    [Discord]: Share FPS overlay appears in the application. [1965135]
    [HTC Vive]: VR view may jump at random times. [1959607]
    [NVIDIA Control Panel]: Custom resolutions are not preserved after updating the
    driver. [1996941] Win10
    [NVIDIA Control Panel][ASUS 4k display]: "Use NVIDIA Color Setting” is not
    preserved after updating or rolling back the driver. [200348193]
    Lines flash across the screen momentarily while booting into Windows. [200339233]

    Notes:

    https://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-win10-win8-win7-desktop-release-notes.pdf

    Downloads:

    Desktop:
    32 - Windows 10 - http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-desktop-win10-32bit-international-whql.exe
    64 - Windows 10 - http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-desktop-win10-64bit-international-whql.exe
    32 - Windows 7/8.1 - http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-desktop-win8-win7-32bit-international-whql.exe
    64 - Windows 7/8.1 - http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-desktop-win8-win7-64bit-international-whql.exe

    Notebook:
    32 - Windows 10 - http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-notebook-win10-32bit-international-whql.exe
    64 - Windows 10 - http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-notebook-win10-64bit-international-whql.exe
    32 - Windows 7/8.1 - http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-notebook-win8-win7-32bit-international-whql.exe
    64 - Windows 7/8.1 - http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-notebook-win8-win7-64bit-international-whql.exe


    Enjoy Testing!! :eek::eek::eek:



     
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    Hopefully this will improve my forza motorsport 7 experience.

    Edit: just waiting on... Oh better stop before Phoenix chucks a tantrum.

    Sent from my SM-N910G using Tapatalk
     
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    Finally a fix to bloody color profiles, will test and get back if that is really fixed.
     
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    I eagerly await your results.
     
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    Don't bother. As usual nothing is fixed. I dunno what to say. Sigh .....
     
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    That's a shame.

    Sent from my SM-N910G using Tapatalk
     
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    They better tweak The Evil Within 2 lol, i remember playing the first one.
     
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    I assume that the site to download @j95's INFs isn't up yet?
     
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    Download all my INF mods from here once it goes live.

    [​IMG]


    Code:
    # Download nvidiaProfileInspector from here only -> https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts -> "export all customized profiles" -> leave unchecked "include predefined settings"
    # DDU
    # Disable driver signing
    # 7-Zip  -> extracted driver package >> delete folders as shown above (don't skip this step) <<
    # Display.Driver folder -> copy only the corresponding INF file(s) below -> run setup.exe -> custom -> clean install option -> "Installation Successful” -> close installer.
    # nvidiaProfileInspector -> "import profile(s)" -> "refresh current profile".
    # Reboot
    # Nvidia Control Panel -> Change resolution -> "Use Nvidia color settings" -> Manage 3D settings -> Set Performance options.
    
    
    Alienware PEG M15x, M17x, AW17 R1, M18x, AW18 R1 (including Optimus/M17xR4): nv_dispi.inf + nvdmi.inf
    
    Alienware 17 (2014) *Optimus* 980M - 970M: nvcvi.inf (only)
    
    Clevo PEG: nv_dispi.inf + nvcvi.inf
    
    Clevo P170EM / P150EM *Optimus* 980M - 970M: nvcvi.inf (only)
    
    MSI PEG: nv_dispi.inf + nvmii.inf
    
    

    http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-desktop-win10-64bit-international-whql.exe
    http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/387.92/387.92-desktop-win8-win7-64bit-international-whql.exe

    nv_dispi.inf_v387.92_Win10_PEG_Dedicated_AW_CLEVO_MSI.zip
    nv_dispi.inf_v387.92_Win7_8.1_PEG_Dedicated_AW_CLEVO_MSI.zip
     
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    SWEET! Will be installing this and checking if it does work for Forza Motorsport 7.
     
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    Any ETA on when that site will go live?
     
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    I think that's up to prema.

    Sent from my SM-N910G using Tapatalk
     
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    Drivers seem to give a bit more stability but unfortunately there's still stuttering in menus and races. This means T10 need to fix it.

    Sent from my SM-N910G using Tapatalk
     
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    That's interesting. I'm not getting that. I wouldn't be surprised if it's also something to do with W10's inconsistency machine to machine.
     
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    Anyone else seeing extremely poor framerate in PUBG with the new driver?

    Thought it was the network but my brother beside me had perfect frames, and it didn't change going from high down to medium settings.

    Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

    UPDATE: It seems as though the new driver reset a lot of settings in the NVidia Control Panel and that led to it selecting maximum power saving for everything instead of preferring maximum performance. As such, once I applied everything back to how it was, everything is smooth and fine again.
     
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    New Driver out 387.98 HF

    http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4563

    This is GeForce Hot Fix driver version 387.98 that addresses the following:

    • Fixed stutter when gaming on an external G-SYNC monitor connected to Notebook.
    • Added support back for Alienware laptops with GM204 GPUs (965M, 970M, 980M).
    Drivers included in link above.
     
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    Download all my INF mods from here once it goes live.

    [​IMG]
    CUDA 9.1.56

    Code:
    # Download nvidiaProfileInspector from here only -> https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts -> "export all customized profiles" -> leave unchecked "include predefined settings"
    # DDU
    # Disable driver signing
    # 7-Zip  -> extracted driver package >> delete folders as shown above (don't skip this step) <<
    # Display.Driver folder -> copy only the corresponding INF file(s) below -> run setup.exe -> custom -> clean install option -> "Installation Successful” -> close installer.
    # nvidiaProfileInspector -> "import profile(s)" -> "refresh current profile".
    # Reboot
    # Nvidia Control Panel -> Change resolution -> "Use Nvidia color settings" -> Manage 3D settings -> Set Performance options.
    
    
    Alienware PEG M15x, M17x, AW17 R1, M18x, AW18 R1 (including Optimus/M17xR4): nv_dispi.inf + nvdmi.inf
    
    Alienware 17 (2014) *Optimus* 980M - 970M: nvcvi.inf (only)
    
    Clevo PEG: nv_dispi.inf + nvcvi.inf
    
    Clevo P170EM / P150EM *Optimus* 980M - 970M: nvcvi.inf (only)
    
    MSI PEG: nv_dispi.inf + nvmii.inf
    
    

    GeForce 387.98 HF Win10

    nv_dispi.inf_v387.98_Win10_PEG_Dedicated_AW_CLEVO_MSI.zip
     
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    Nice but this looks totally useless for a 1070.
     
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    Like CUDA 9.1.56 and above mentioned issues... [​IMG]
     
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    @j95 sorry for off topic
    Could you please investigate if is possible to you (and then for us to use) to import or add compatibility to NVML library/installation?

    Because after the 382.53 nvidia has removed from Win7 installation or something, and is not possible anymore to check wattage by third party application.
    Here for reference
    https://www.hwinfo.com/forum/Thread-Solved-Hwinfo64-gpu-power-sensor-not-show
     
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    Firstly install 387.92 Win7 PEG/Dedicated (copy only nv_dispi.inf + nvmii.inf).

    Still missing, then try INF mod below.
     
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    thanks for effort but gpu's wattage still not here

    upload_2017-10-14_13-31-10.png

    try with ddu at every step.

    +Rep anyway
     
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    Besides Win7 something else is going on...same laptop as @Mr. Fox. Maybe vBIOS issue?

    Check this folder.​
    [​IMG]
     
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    It is not a vbios (id) thing.

    On windows 10 is all ok also without your inf mod (387.92).

    That folder is present in both system(win7 win10)
     
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    Make sure Whisper Mode is disabled and Battery Boost. Already reported issues with both of these.
     
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    Usually I delete extra stuffs(folders) before install, no nvidia bloatware. The same driver get wattage in W10 but not in Win7
     
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    Well thats strange. Use Nvidia Inspector just to check them settings bud just incase.
     
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    Maybe the douche bags at Micro$haft have partnered with the goons at the Green Goblin in a conspiracy to do more to ruin Windows 7. Considering what a failure Windows 10 has been, it would make sense.
     
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    What's the improvement with the CUDA thingy???
     
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    Very nice. Can it be anything worse? :rolleyes: And software like this is installed in @Phoenix MSI and Bloatware free OS :eek: Wonder what will be fixed when next version come @j95 :oops:

    Bug Fixes

    • Fixed issue where ShadowPlay Highlights did not always record.
    • Fixed issue where editing ShadowPlay Highlights video resulted in out-of-sync audio.
    • Fixed issue where in-game overlay notification appears in Microsoft Visual Studio.
    • Fixed issue where ShadowPlay did not work even though the PC met system requirements.
    • Fixed issue for Quake Champions where ShadowPlay did not work if Instant Replay was previously enabled.
    • Fixed issue for The Witcher 3 where launching in-game overlay froze the mouse pointer.
    • Fixed issue for Discord where FPS overlay would appear (requires driver 385.69 or above).
    • Fixed issue where GeForce Experience would prevent PC from going to sleep.
    • Fixed issue where installation of Game Ready Driver would not be successful.
    • Fixed issue where Optimal Playable Settings could be missing on GTX 1050Ti.
    • Fixed issue where “Something went wrong” error could be seen after user logged in.
    • Addressed various stability and performance issues.
     
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    I only ever use it for shadowplay but right now I don't have a need for it to be installed.

    Sent from my SM-N910G using Tapatalk
     
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    Just did my clean install and wanted to give this driver a shot but its giving me a hardware compatibility error.. LOL.. just used the old driver 378.66.. Any knows the latest most stable driver for my alienware 17 r3 970m? Thanks.. LOL
     
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    Probably better ask in the proper AW sub forum for your model. Tried @j95 way install the driver? As well use his mod.
     
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    errr its fine.. dont worry about it.. im just saying its giving error.. dont really need this new one.. new always not good.. just giving this redstone 3 a shot as well.. can always go back using macrium..
     
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    You could ask @Vasudev for the driver. He have the Aw15R2 but with 980m. Shouldn’t be the big difference between those models.
     
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    Alienware's GPUs aren't supported in this release of Nvidia. So you need to wait for next release.

    I do have drivers sent to me for testing by @j95 and I can't share it w/o j95's permission. BTW, the drivers are from 382.05 WHQL.
    @j95 A reminder for you in case you forgot, those driver files you sent me (all of them) worked flawlessly w/o any issue. Even I tagged you saying AW BGA driver mod but I didn't get any answers (Thought you were busy).
     
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    Just reread the thread. There is a hotfix that adds support for alienware. silly me.
     
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    Hotfix driver aren't signed and tested by nvidia themselves. So, I'd wait for couple of releases.
     
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    They are by nvidia.. they are just as safe.
     
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    Am I the only one who thinks this driver is broken with the FCU version of Win10?
    Tried Rise of the Tomb Raider in dx12 and GSync was not really working and the upper half of the screen was flickering.
    Installed 382.90 and the game is so much smoother (GSync working much better) and there is no flickering.
     
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    did you mean 382.19? can't find 382.90.. if you could give a link for 382.90.. thanks..
     
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    382.90 which I am using was released for HP laptops with Pascal GPU.

    I dont know if it will install for other laptops or not but here is the link:

    http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp81501-82000/sp81926.exe

    Gsync is working with this using Win10 FCU.
     
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    Was it just TR or everything? The new Rise of the Tomb Raider or the 2013 one?

    EDIT: I just downloaded the pendulum demo again and I'm noticing some tearing in that in GSync mode using the latest drivers. I don't think I noticed that before. It's definitely better in G-Sync than No-Vsyc and Vsync modes, but I do see some stuttering and I can create tearing by rotating the scene around quickly.

    EDIT2: ok this is weird. Sometimes when I start the demo in gsync, turn it off, then back on again it's fine. That doesn't seem to work every time, but sometimes.
     
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    The worst was Rise of the Tomb Raider. However I think the flickering bug is related to dx12+game engine itself, because when I switched to dx11, there was no flickering.
    With 382.90 however all games overall feel much smoother with GSync (+Vsync+tripple buffering) and there is less unexplained stuttering.
    With the HP laptop which I currently have the 382.90 HP driver is overal better regarding performance and GSync with FCU than the latest Nvidia drivers. At least for me.
    Which is strange since the latest drivers should be the ones to be FCU ready...
    Btw 382.90 built date is August 1.

    Did anyone tried this driver with a non HP laptop? If it installs, did you see difference compared to the latest Nvidia drivers ? (With FCU)
     
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