driver failure after restarting

Hello,

I am having this strange problem, i am thinking i might be doing something wrong with my driver modding, i have modded a few drivers and i have never had this issue. I eddied the nvidia file all the lines that contain 119f i changed to 0550 for m18x r2.
I have windows 8.1 i do disable the driver signature bs...
after i install the driver everything works fine, sli works and gives me normal performance. the problem is when i turn on the Inegrated graphics and switch back to nvidia cards i get this driver failure.

i attached the file i modded, if any of you pros can double check i modded right i would appreciated. i got dual 780ms sli and m18x r2
The driver version im trying to install is 347.52.
I already try clicked on the option on nvidia installation to perform a clean installation but i get the same problem.

thanks
please advice. Thanks




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I see what the problem is. You have way too many lines with 119F.0550 (like 4 in each area) and they are referring to conflicting sections. It should only be listed on one line in each area, so installing the driver is causing some conflicts and goofing up registry entries. The "sections" (Section126, Section222, Section120, Section225) contain code that sets up registry keys and some of those keys can vary by platform and operating system. You driver mod is trying to implement multiple "sections" (sets of instruction) for one GPU, and some of those instructions are not applicable to your machine.

Here is an example of what I mean:


Here is a view of all the areas with conflicting code. (I deleted a bunch of lines from the INF simply to show all of the conflicts in NotePad at one time.) The yellow highlight shows multiple lines where only one should exist with your hardware ID and the blue box shows the conflicts that reference different "sections" for installing files and registry entries.


Start over again with a new INF that has not been modded. Either edit or copy and then edit the lines for GTX 680M ( 11A0) installed in the M18xR2 (0550) to add the hardware ID for 780M ( 119F). You should only have one line in each area with code for 119F and 0550 together.

In other words, change the lines, or copy/paste and then edit the copied line (and only these lines) that are like this one...
%NVIDIA_DEV. 11A0. 0550.1028% = Section---, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_ 11A0&SUBSYS_ 05501028

To reflect the GTX 780M hardware ID installed in an M18xR2 to look like this...
%NVIDIA_DEV. 119F. 0550.1028% = Section---, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_ 119F&SUBSYS_ 05501028

I'm trying to explain it clearly without adding confusion, so I hope this makes sense.

 

Hello Mr Fox

Thanks for the quick reply. I think i understand... The way I've been modding is by searching for 119f and in every single line that shows 119f i change whatever number they have to 0550.
and what you are saying is that i should only change it in one line in each section. instead of all the lines in all the sections. is this correct?

Im surprised this is the first time having this problem since ive been modding it the wrong way all this time haha

 

Yes, that is correct. In concept what you were doing was right except you were changing the wrong numbers. If you want to do this quick and easy mod using "Replace All" in NotePad, replace all 11A0 with 119F and that will give you only one line with 119F and 0550 in each section. Basically, you will be using 680M INF code for 780M (which works excellent). Then, scroll down to [Strings] and find the line you need (119F.0550)... change "680M" to "780M" and you'll be good to go. If you forget to change the name to 780M, the driver will install, but the GPUs will have the wrong name in Windows. Right or wrong, the OS will name the GPU by whatever name is given under [Strings].

This mod technique will only work for any M18xR2 with 780M, and it will not work at all for anyone with 680M (on any system) because 680M hardware ID will no longer be present. If the mod is only for your own personal use it doesn't matter if it won't work for anyone with 680M.

 

Mr Fox

I understand, I like the Replace all Method you described better is a bit more More NooB Friendly lol

I will try this later on tonight.

You are always so helpful Thank you!!

 

Hey Mr Fox,

I keep on getting the same problem.... here is my modded file can you take a look at it? I think i did everything right... but i have a feeling something is going bad in my system.
The problem is after i restart i keep getting the same device fail to start error.

Either my mobo or one of my video cards... when they work properly i can no longer overclock since they seem to start throttling.

 

sorry here is the modded file... im starting to think is a hardware problem please advice.

 

Have you tried a set from laptopvideo2go.com to see if the problem remains with pre-modded drivers?

 

Hi Meaker

No, I have not tried those drivers before.
I restored my laptop to factory settings last night hoping this fixes the problem. Keep in mind i have had my laptop for over 2 years and this started happening recently. Hoping is just a software issue and not hardware.

I will keep you guys posted, I installed the drivers and it seems to work fine, but it need more testing to make sure is fixed.

 

Well best of luck, hopefully it was just a software issue.

 

Okay the driver problem seems to be fixed. what still remains is the throttling that i get when i try to overclock my cards..... now i already have the SLV7 Vbios installed.... could they have reverted back to stock vbios by themselves? Please take a look at my screen shot if anyone can confirm that this is the vbios version for SLV7

the throttling happens in GTA 5 and battlefield hardline (havent really tested any other titles)

 

I cant figure out this problem. I already reflashed my cards with SLV7 Vbios and im having the same problem... in the middle of the game my cards throttle to 2d clocks then go back to 3d clocks randomly....

I checked the cpu temps and they dont go over 85c and the gpus stay under 75c.... any help please???

thanks

 

Could this be also my problem??? https://forums.geforce.com/default/...here-new-drivers-look-for-a-nvidia-response-/

I am running on the latest drivers for GTA5 From NVidia version 350.12

as soon as i revert my clocks back to stock everything runs perfect without throttling.

IS anyone here having this same issue??? i would like to know so i stop trying to find out if there is a problem with my laptop.

thanks.