***The Official MSI GT72 Dominator Pro (GTX-980M) Owner?s Lounge***

What point? is to make people buy newer equipment?

 

I guess does not make sense as this barebone did not get sold with i3 or i5 and i think if you´re on a refresh i7 on the board, there less than 5 percent of the customers who will upgrade the i7 processor...

 

Intel are pushing all new designs to use BGA parts instead.

 

Hey guys do you know why only on intel mode i can turn down the screen brightness so much than the screen is almost turned off?

 

Hi guys,

The new version of Maxwell II BIOS tweaker (1.36) can modify the vbios of the 980M. I tried to increase the boost clock from 1126Mhz to 1266Mhz. It's working but after 20 seconds the clock is throttled. Do you have any ideas of how can I increase the clock freq? (you can pm me)

Thanks

 

I would like to know how to mod my bios too

 

i still can't get dragon Gaming centre to open

 

Uninstall completly Dragon Gaming Center, reboot, uninstall completly SCM, reboot, reinstall SCM, reboot, reinstall Dragon Gaming Center, reboot. Take last versions on MSI website. If it doesn't work I have no idea what to do :/

 

I've just done what you said to try but it still won't open, if I post the event log details will that help

 

Maybe... post log and error message, we can try to have a look

 

Log Name: Application
Source: Application Error
Date: 21/02/2015 18:54:55
Event ID: 1000
Task Category: (100)
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: PAULRYANLAPTOP
Description:
Faulting application name: Dragon Gaming Center.exe, version: 1.0.1410.1301, time stamp: 0x543b7e29
Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 6.3.9600.17415, time stamp: 0x54505737
Exception code: 0xe0434352
Fault offset: 0x0000000000008b9c
Faulting process ID: 0x172c
Faulting application start time: 0x01d04e07df9c89e8
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI\Dragon Gaming Center\Dragon Gaming Center.exe
Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\KERNELBASE.dll
Report ID: 1f45346d-b9fb-11e4-82b7-448a5bf030fe
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns=" http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name="Application Error" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>100</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2015-02-21T18:54:55.000000000Z" />
<EventRecordID>27809</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>PAULRYANLAPTOP</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
<EventData>
<Data>Dragon Gaming Center.exe</Data>
<Data>1.0.1410.1301</Data>
<Data>543b7e29</Data>
<Data>KERNELBASE.dll</Data>
<Data>6.3.9600.17415</Data>
<Data>54505737</Data>
<Data>e0434352</Data>
<Data>0000000000008b9c</Data>
<Data>172c</Data>
<Data>01d04e07df9c89e8</Data>
<Data>C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI\Dragon Gaming Center\Dragon Gaming Center.exe</Data>
<Data>C:\WINDOWS\system32\KERNELBASE.dll</Data>
<Data>1f45346d-b9fb-11e4-82b7-448a5bf030fe</Data>
<Data>
</Data>
<Data>
</Data>
</EventData>
</Event>

 

I'm clueless to be honest
Can you try to run sfc /scannow in an admin command prompt ?
Also, which nvidia driver do you have installed ?

 

The latest NVIDIA drivers

 

Log Name: Application
Source: .NET Runtime
Date: 21/02/2015 18:54:55
Event ID: 1026
Task Category: None
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: PAULRYANLAPTOP
Description:
Application: Dragon Gaming Center.exe
Framework Version: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.
Exception Info: System.OverflowException
Stack:
at System.Convert.ToUInt32(Int32)
at GameCenter.MouseSettings.set_WheelMoveValue(Int32)
at GameCenter.Tab_Mouse.SaveSystemDefualt()
at GameCenter.Tab_InstantPlay.SaveSystemDefualt()
at GameCenter.MainWindow.saveSystemDefault()
at GameCenter.MainWindow.MainWindow_ContentRendered(System.Object, System.EventArgs)
at System.Windows.Window.<PostContentRendered>b__4(System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHelper.TryCatchWhen(System.Object, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32, System.Delegate)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeImpl()
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.Invoke()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.ProcessQueue()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.WndProcHook(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr, Boolean ByRef)
at MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr, Boolean ByRef)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbackOperation(System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHelper.TryCatchWhen(System.Object, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32, System.Delegate)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.LegacyInvokeImpl(System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherPriority, System.TimeSpan, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.SubclassWndProc(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr)
at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMessage(System.Windows.Interop.MSG ByRef)
at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMessage(System.Windows.Interop.MSG ByRef)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrameImpl(System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherFrame)
at System.Windows.Application.RunInternal(System.Windows.Window)
at System.Windows.Application.Run()
at GameCenter.App.Main()

Event Xml:
<Event xmlns=" http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name=".NET Runtime" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1026</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>0</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2015-02-21T18:54:55.000000000Z" />
<EventRecordID>27808</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>PAULRYANLAPTOP</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
<EventData>
<Data>Application: Dragon Gaming Center.exe
Framework Version: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.
Exception Info: System.OverflowException
Stack:
at System.Convert.ToUInt32(Int32)
at GameCenter.MouseSettings.set_WheelMoveValue(Int32)
at GameCenter.Tab_Mouse.SaveSystemDefualt()
at GameCenter.Tab_InstantPlay.SaveSystemDefualt()
at GameCenter.MainWindow.saveSystemDefault()
at GameCenter.MainWindow.MainWindow_ContentRendered(System.Object, System.EventArgs)
at System.Windows.Window.&lt;PostContentRendered&gt;b__4(System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHelper.TryCatchWhen(System.Object, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32, System.Delegate)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeImpl()
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.Invoke()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.ProcessQueue()
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.WndProcHook(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr, Boolean ByRef)
at MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr, Boolean ByRef)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbackOperation(System.Object)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHelper.TryCatchWhen(System.Object, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32, System.Delegate)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.LegacyInvokeImpl(System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherPriority, System.TimeSpan, System.Delegate, System.Object, Int32)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.SubclassWndProc(IntPtr, Int32, IntPtr, IntPtr)
at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMessage(System.Windows.Interop.MSG ByRef)
at MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMessage(System.Windows.Interop.MSG ByRef)
at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrameImpl(System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherFrame)
at System.Windows.Application.RunInternal(System.Windows.Window)
at System.Windows.Application.Run()
at GameCenter.App.Main()
</Data>
</EventData>
</Event>

 

hi Paul, try this
http://download.msi.com/uti_exe/nb/Dragon Gaming Center v1.0.1501.1201_1.0.1501.1201.zip

 

Does anyone here have a vbios for the 980m 8gb that is unlocked for overclocking?

 

You can check with Svet at MSI forum for VBIOS unlock. He will be helpful in showing you how to get it done.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=148273.0

 

Kevin i dont have any experience on vbios flashing. Do you know a guide that would help me? Is it easy?

 

You can also try Prema mod, originaly done for Clevo but works well on GT72 : http://forum.techinferno.com/clevo/3119-[bios-vbios-mods]-prema-mod-stock.html
Tutorial on first post.

 

Prema mod sounds great! I used svl7 bios too. But those are unlocked vbios, not overclocked. I don't know the advantage of a bios overclock vs a software overclock, if there is any.

 

Thank you but im trying to downlod it but says that i have to be a elite member or something like that

 

You need to have a lest 5 post or upgrade to a premium (elite) account to download files.

 

Thank you! I have installed prema vbios and its great!

 

Is your 980 locked from bios ? Or you just used the latest Nvidia drivers which disables OCing ?

 

thanks for the suggestion but still won't open

 

What was the result of the sfc /scannow ? Did it correct some system files ?
You problem is really strange and I'm not qualified enough to understand fully the error logs you posted... Try to create a topic for this particular problem in a windows forum, there are more experienced user for this kind of issues I believe...

 

sfc scan didn't find any errors, seaching google shows i'm not the only person with the problem

 

I used the last NVIDIA driver that allowed overclocked and a modded vbios

 

Hi everyone,

I'm new here.
I have some questions. I'm about to buy a msi gt72 dominator. But i'm doubting witch one to buy. I do not have allot oftknowledge of ssd's. Here are my 2 options buy one with 128 gb ssd and put an extra 512 gb ( samsung 850 pro with 550 mb/ sec read) ssd in it or go for one wit 2 times 128 gb ssd's in it. But i cant find anywhere what the read write speed is of 2 ssd's in raid. So wich option should i choose?

 

A larger single drive is the best option.

 

But when there are 4 ssd of 128 gb then they say the readspeed is around 1600 mb per second that is way better than the samsung 850 pro wich has 550 mb per second


What is the read speed of 2 ssd in raid?
And is the 4 ssd's better than the samsung 850 pro 512 gb?

 

WOAH!!! The 980m is like 10C hotter with the vbios mod!!!

 

Any benchmark improvements?

 

Well...i dont have 3dmark but on valley i had like 1 frame of improvment

 

That's 1 frame per degree XD

You can use https://unigine.com/products/heaven/ for benchmarking.

 

Why is it so hot even without overclock???

 

I don't know...
With svl7 vibios I didn't had this problem ( http://forum.techinferno.com/genera...s-mods-900m-series-overclocking-versions.html)

 

Hey guys just one more question...

I know that the SHIFT switching is only supposed to work with power plugged in. If you unplug it, it turns grey and if you try to use it, it tells you that it only works with the adapter plugged in.

However, sometimes the program glitches and enables SHIFT switching while on battery. Anyone know what's up with that?

 

It probably does not actually alter the battery profile at that point.

 

Can you send me the 980m bios? I can't download it

 

Im having problems trying to flash the old vbios again. Do you guys have a guide or something like that? I need some help

 

Sorry guys one question, im owning the GT72 2QE and I cant use the GPU Button... I also can not install intels latest HD Graphics driver, it tells me that my platform is not compatible. I heard somewhere that I need the GPU drivers from the MSI Support website, is that correct? Although I hope not because the recent nVidia drivers improved the gaming performance (especially in AC Unity).

Thx for the help in advance

 

The Prema cBios runs warmer because it applies a 100mv over volt (at least it does in the case of the 970m) to the stock vBios voltage. This will allow for higher stable core overclocks but yes will come at a higher temperature. If you do not plan to overclock beyond the factory +135mhz limit then using the unlocked VBios is useless.

But the unlocked vBIOS will allow for some crazy good gains. I found the Prema vBios to run much better on the 970m than slv7 VBIOS.

@Marcelosiciliano i have run into this issue before as well. If you can't flash back the stock MSI vBios, usually a fix for me was to reflashing the SYSTEM BIOS. I know it sounds stupid but usually somehow this fixed the vBios flashing issue for me and I was able to continue flashing like normal again.

 

I did some benchmark with prema vbios and unigine heaven:
Stock
FPS: 47.8
Score: 1203
Min: 20.9
Max: 98.8

OC (+200 on core and +400 on memory)
FPS: 55.9
Score:1408
Min:22.4
Max:113.7

 

Just to know, what were the settings ?

 

I don't remember exactly, but it were highest ones

 

That's a good improvement, I'll try this vbios with the new nvidia driver next month.

How about the max and the average temperature?

 

Do you guys play with voltages on GPU OC. +200 on core and +400 on memory is the limit for me with stock voltage.

 

Well, with a ~+60 mV (or more) voltage increase, my gpu actual freq doesn't go further than the stock frequency, regardless of overclocking ;
if I increase the core frequency by ~170 mHz or more with stock voltage, the gpu crashes sometimes ; and if I increase the voltage, it becomes stable but the frequency becomes unstable.

Here is a screenshot, maybe it'll be more simple to understand ; the red circle indicates the frequency which never goes above 1126 mHz (stock freq)
http://nsa33.casimages.com/img/2015/02/24/150224012048582751.png

I'm a bit disappointed, am I missing something ? Do you think a more powerful adapter would solve this?

 

What did MSI afterburner show for the clock graph?