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Pieter-Jan told me you would be fighting back... I had a blast with these cards, but they were terrible clockers and didn't scale at all with volts like a normal 9800GT... I made a small error in my file (Benchzowner spotted it in a flash) I had the same issue as you : SLI available (disabled) and no TAB
Pm me ya file I will add the extra lines and then you can test... I only used the modded 190.62 drivers (I know there are better ones around :p )
Thanks Leeg :D While file do you need?
the raw dsl file read out from mobo...
I have no idea how to do that :)
be sure to download that asl/iasl stuff ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by K404
http://xdevs.com/e107_plugins/conten...php?content.30
and then
x:\acpi\iasl -g
Come on Kenny man... already gave up ?!
Typo in the xdevs article :p:
Thanks Karl :D
side note.... damn this having to think. I hope this is made a touch easier so everyone can fire n forget. If a task needs a caffeine intake in order to be completed, I class it as advanced :p:
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Im off to bed now guys ;) Thanks for helping me out. Further abuse cannot be given for slow replies... until tomorrow :p:
:eek::confused: I still cant get it. Thanks for your help + time, Leeg + Bill.. but dont break out the celebration cigars yet.
My next ideas:
try a different XP build
try different drivers
CPU-Z comes up as X58 no problem, SLI String installation is no problem..... theres no reason for this to not work???
You got at least SLI available (disabled) ? might be ya current copy with ya previous tries is a bit corrupt... Like I told you on MSN I only used the 190.62 modded drivers and once Bill corrected my error it immediately worked...
I Get SLI available (disabled) every time.. trying another DL of the modded drivers cant hurt. Will try that first tonight.
I BET its some really dumb oversight on my part :(
Thanks Leeg :)
you are the first Scotsmen I know that admits his flaws :p... Maybe just a fresh copy of XP and the 190.62 drivers found here will do the trick ( and stick strictly to the guideline Kenny !) Hardest part is to mod the file which is done by a USA dude that lives in greece, compiling by a belgian... things can only get worse from there :p
Im Scottish bro ;)
I think im on OS reinstall.....5? now :p: Im trying to eliminate as many possible reasons as I can for this not working
Well I try it the other day with 2 8800GTS (G92) but I get 2 problems. The first one was: No boot and video signal. I change the DVI conector position and it work (the boot).
The second problem was: It didnīt load the windows 7...after see the loading screen, nothing happens.......any idea? I can be because It wasnīt a clean installation of Win 7???
Hey bro. Does it work ok in Safe Mode?
What about with only 1 GPU installed?
No, I try the safe mod but it was the same.
If I use 1 video card, it works fine and with no problems.....
Hey Fellas,
I did this hack couple of days ago.
On Gigabyte EP45 with 2 GTX295. SLI worked out just fine on VistaX64
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...9/DSC03491.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...tmapImage3.jpg
However my Vantage score was barely any higher than my single gtx 295... What gives?
SLI is enabled. EVGA Precision and GPU-Z see both cards, hell everest can see both cards as well.
Single GTX 295, overclocked I got 24.1k.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...it1979/24K.jpg
Got barely 20k with 2 cards, no OC... wtf?
That is very strange indeed. Hopefully someone can help you out with this!Quote:
Originally Posted by Davit
Thanks man,Quote:
Originally Posted by Goonit
I wasn't really all that hard broken about it. Single gtx 295 works out just fine in all the games I've played this far.
I just can't figure out why, I reinstall the drivers and all over and over...
Am I supposed to enable something else besides the steps in the guide???
@Davit
How many gpus are enabled if you check with GPU-z?
Anyone tried 3 (physical) cards for tri SLI yet ?
Sry but what is UAC...where to find?!Quote:
3 - Disable UAC.
Noob...found it ;)
Showed 4, need to take another screeny.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghostleader
I took the card out for now. I will pop it in again and see what happens. And take a screenshot of gpu-z
Finished gameing with sli (work on win 7 with 8800gts 512) but now i have big problem. I return 260gtx in computer but it cant be seen from windows...tried to instal newer drwers but getting error on picture. Any idea or i have to format c: :(
Looks like a misread Device ID.
In device manager, open up the properties of the graphics card, and go to the details and find its device ID ( in the hardware info class ) it should be somethings like VEN_10DE&DEV_0601
You need the numbers from the DEV_ part, and insert them in the device list of the driver's install inf ( nv4_disp.inf ) in the setup's temporary extraction folder.
Different XP install...same problem. Its beginning to feel board/ BIOS related?? I have ACPI v2 enabled in BIOS. Im using the best BIOS for benching.. I dont feel inclined to lose that efficiency, even if its the difference between SLI and no SLI. Realistically, its only 3D01 I'll get a boost in.
That is problem m8...I dont have graphic card in dm...Quote:
Originally Posted by BenchZowner
Random......
the nVidia driver set/ control panel must have a condition at code level to show or hide the SLI setting. How is this asserted and is this explicitly dealt with in the mod tools we have? or are the guys working on this solely fooling the system into meeting the conditions?
Is the code necessary for SLI options_enable (or whatever) obtainable once the drivers are installed?
Damn still no go mate ? think the patch fools the modded driver to be an X58 mobo, have you tried another Asus model for the compile (instead of the REX II ) ?
Anyone can explain for me and help me , to get my P35-DS4 (REV2.1) able for SLI so i can put 2x8800GTX , thanks in advance ;)
Okey guys, here we have some 9800GTX SLI on my Rampage Extreme.
This is what you want when you have rebooted after the "SLI hack".
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...me/SLIRE01.jpg
SLI capable system, yes indeed, lets open NVIDIA control Panel and choose "Enabled SLI", notice the X58 in the CPU-z, the thing is, you fool the Nvidia driver to think itīs running with a X58 chipset. :ROTF:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k.../SLIRE03-1.jpg
Benchtime, single vs SLI.
Rampage Extreme, E8600 @ 500x8,5 4,25GHz, 2x2 OCZ Platinum LV 1600C7 @ 1600 777 21 1N tRD 8 Strong, XFX 9800GTX Black Edition
Single
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...eStalkerCl.jpg
SLI
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...alkerClear.jpg
Single
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...ngleCrysis.jpg
SLI
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...1SLICrysis.jpg
Single
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...eCrysisWar.jpg
SLI
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...ysisWarhea.jpg
Single
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...le3DMark06.jpg
SLI
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...LI3DMark06.jpg
The scaling is pretty awesome and ~38 avg fps in Crysis Warhead, Enthusiast @ 1680x1050 with two 9800GTX isnīt bad at all.
Little updated article regarding SLI mod
SLI hack article, revision 2.0
Added latest files, update FAQ, fixed minor bugs, updated list of people who tested SLImods.
With a Gigabyte 9800GTX and ZOTAC GTS250, would do SLI?
Does this still work? Considering picking up another 275 on the cheap.
yes, check PM'sQuote:
Originally Posted by Kain665
It should, but you need to have same bioses on both cards.Quote:
Originally Posted by gugle
whaaaaa killed my os lol
i messed up on hal:yepp:
If u got a back-up hard drive with windows or a second operating sistem u can manage to change to the old hal;)
exactly what i did lolQuote:
Originally Posted by quintus
funny it didnt work
edit:i deleted the backup hal file n lol all good
not to crap on your thread but here is an alternative method.
eclipseaudio4
And what's alternative there? I see our HALmod, our SLIstring tool. And without even a single word of their authors...
Owned :ROTF::ROTF::clap::clap: TiN_EOF Wins........Fatality :clap::clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by TiN_EOF
Hey guys, i couldnt get it in dfi p45 xp 32 drivermode, any ideas around hear?:D
Do i need a second gpu to see the sli settings?
... how are you planning to enable SLI with one video card / GPU in your system?;)Quote:
Do i need a second gpu to see the sli settings?
:p:Quote:
Originally Posted by jmke
Cant i see if the drivers are working first?I dont want to buy another card and then realize its not working.
lol this guy is determined to take a credit for this ehh?Quote:
Originally Posted by eclipseaudio4
what you have provided is no 'alternative' but the work of other people hashed into a 'how too' that already excists, in not only an original format but translated into many languages lol
but still you persist in making this 'your own'
just shameless :rolleyes:
Quote:
This material would have been impossible without the participation of:
Author modifications and specialist programming Sveetsnelda
Author of modifications HAL.dll - anatolymik
Support and testing by xDevs.com
Information Support Resources techPowerUp!, Xtremelabs.org, 3Dnews.ru, Xtremesystems.org.
Big THANKS to:
TheWolf, SArd, DeDaL, cyclone, and all who are interested in going on.
Today enabled 3-way SLI with three videocards on non-legal motherboard using HALmod 0.9 and slistring on Win7 X64.
Rig:
Intel SLBJH CPU
ASUS Maximus III Formula P55 chipset. SLI isn't working on in legally on 190/191 drivers.
2x1GB DDR3 DRAMs
Three GeForce 8800 Ultra
Enermax Revolution 85+ 1250W
Xtremelabs.org chiller for CPU
http://www.xdevs.com/sli/3way.jpg
Middle card was not hooked to liquid tubing, just brief testing without any 3D here.
http://www.xdevs.com/sli/3way.png
It works :)
Will perform performance tests these holidays.:D
is this working on xp 32 bit yet? it borked my win 7 64 os so now with 2 gpu's it wont load windows one it will but 2 no go. also how does one enable nvidia desktop manager? i can load it but i dont have a tray icon and all the nv veiw things say i need desktop manager "enabled" so where do I go to enable it?
ok i fifured out why win7 freezes with 2 gpu's after trying this mod how I know I did the sli string installer on my win xp hdd and now with 2 gpus wham wont start up at all!! so it has to do with the sli string installer. now how do i get the sli string out after it has been put in? i tried the sli string installer uninstall method but it stays there because each time i re start the sli string installer it still detects the sli string therefore it never actually took the sli string out. where does it install it to and how do i get it out?
you do know that the p55 support sli c/fire out the box dont you :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TiN_EOF
http://asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=0O...qmr&templete=2
just the silly 8x-8x-4x
cant under stand why the (normal) drivers now working right for you
EvoCarlos
I didn't manage to get it working on this motherboard, with stock drivers. So something is screwed here.
may be it sli only not 3way on that moboQuote:
Originally Posted by TiN_EOF
is there an older/newer driver you could use or may be try?
newer
http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/win7_...2_whql_uk.html
i cant rember when the 3way drivers came out but there should be a 3way driver for the 8800gtx's do you have one on a cd that came with the gpu?
TiN_EOF :clap: :worship:Quote:
Originally Posted by TiN_EOF
You are def a hardcore modder & a hardcore dedicated softmodder :up: hats off to you bro :D
And Thank You from a Overclocker who respects a person who gives there time to others without saking for anything in return !!!!!!!
Thanks, I'm just a hardware engineer :D
Don't forget to thank SLI mod coders, sveetsnelda and anatolymik ;)
Spasibo. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TiN_EOF
As far as I see, since mod was released 99.99% of all instability reported here is caused by non-stable overclock, flawy videocards, PSU or another hardware problem. Check every component in detail. SLI mod just fools ID for driver, it's doing NOTHING to SLI tech or driver routines. It's all there as was made by nvidia.
And now, Good news!
Forceware driver 195.62 WHQL succesfully patched now by our master Sveetsnelda. :toast: :up::yepp::clap:
This time Windows Vista/7 32-bit version.
Test rig:
QX9650
ASUS P5B DLX (P965 chipset)
2 x 8800Ultra
Win7 32bit RTM build 7600, with just only SLIC patched in registry by SLIstringinstall v2.0
http://www.xdevs.com/sli/sli195.png
Even no test mode , no need for that for 32bit.
We will release mod public soon. :cool:
Will it take long to do the XP 32bit version sir ?
nice work thanks for the updated drivers
TiN_EOF is there a problem with newer dirvers not suporting older hardware?
I'm about to buy 2*6600gt to see ''SLI enabled'':D
hi, does anyone know when this new 195 patch gets public? because i will get a 2nd gtx285 tomorrow and would like to try sli on an asus p5e deluxe (x48 chipset) with rampage forumla 0902 bios on it?
should i revert the bios to its original one before trying sli or does this not matter at all?
thanks
Use 191 driver instead ATM. We will release patch as soon as testing complete.
quintus
I had zero problems with 6600LE cards.
Most of systems tested by people are counted in beginning of my sli mod howto.
Any updates sir on the way how to patch another type of driver on XP ( I still see step 5 and 6 have to be written ) sorry for being a dork :p
Leeghoofd
No problem here.
I plan rev.3 article release soon (including 195.xx drivers hack ;).
download http://www.xdevs.com/sli/hal.dll (135KB) and put it to windows/system32 folder under name halsli.dll
then open c:/boot.ini file in notepad (it's hidden, don't be confused here)
you will see something like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windo ws XP" /fastdetect /noexecute=alwaysoff
copy last string and add to it /hal=halsli.dll
so it will be like
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windo ws XP" /fastdetect /noexecute=alwaysoff
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windo ws XP SLI mod" /fastdetect /noexecute=alwaysoff /hal=halsli.dll
save and reboot into it.
If you have SLIC inserted by tool sli string installer - you'll have SLI with 180+ drivers than (not 195.xx again)
Ahhh Da Man :up:
I just want to share how I did the hack for my friend's system (Asus P5Q Pro Turbo, dual 9800GT, Win7 32Bit). I followed the instructions on XDev, but the SLI is still showing as disabled. Eventually I figured out what I did wrong. The instructions on XDev is missing a few key steps for Win7 32Bit.
Here's the instruction for Win7 32Bit.
1. Installed SLI String installer v.2.0 http://www.xdevs.com/sli/SLIStringInstaller%20v2.0.zip
2. Press Asus
3. Download the ORIGINAL Win7 32bit drivers from http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...glish_whql.exe
4.a Double click the 190.62_desktop_win7_winvista_32bit_english_whql.ex e to let it start the installation, the click CANCEL.
4.b Download http://www.xdevs.com/sli/nvlddmkm.rar, extract it, you should see a nvlddmkm.sys file. Rename the file to nvlddmkm.sy_ (NOTE THE CHANGE IS THE FILE EXTENSION'S LAST LETTER "s" CHANGED TO "_")
4.c Copy and paste the renamed nvlddmkm.sy_ file to C:/Nvidia/DisplayDriver/190.62 (when asked select "copy and replace"
5. Double click setup.exe in C:/Nvidia/DisplayDriver/190.62 to install the drivers normally, you'll get a warning that say the driver is unsigned, click yes, then viola, you'll get a message that says your system is SLI capable.
6. Open up Nvidia Control Panel, under 3D Settings you will now see a Set SLI and Physx Configuration Option, set it to Enable SLI. That's it.
Here's a screenshot of it. I hope this helps anyone with an Win7 32Bit system.
http://bayimg.com/image/lajoiaacc.jpg
Thx man , trying this, want to get some other drivers to work then them 190.62 ones... :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by TiN_EOF
We tested latest SLI mod tool with latest NV 196 WHQL's. Everything working SLIed :D
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7194/ttttq.png
Thanks! Works great with 196.21 here :up:
Hey guys i've got a successful attempt well documented here.
Anyone know how to get in touch with those working on this? Would put my name down on their original list.
Kopi
I will add you to article list, just pm me your system/software details.
ALL
Anatolymik (author of HALmods) made recent updates of mod to all OSes, to version 0.7. It don't need sli string tool , just install and rock. All dumb easy now :)
I will update articles very soon.
I am trying to get a friend at work into pc gaming. I have sli with 196.34 beta, OS is Vista Ultimate 64 on an Intel DX48BT2 thanks to you. This will be a pretty nice first system that I am putting together for him. Q9450...GTX 260 SLI...8GB DDR3.
Updated howto with latest patch tools.
Everything is simplified and more easy now. So report :)
Got it working on my Gigabyte EP45-UD3P and two GTX 285s. Problem is I cant seem to get the Nvidia drivers to install correctly whenever I take out one of the gpus.
Basically what happened was SLI was working so I took out both GPUs, cleaned up one and replaced the stock TIM and put it back in for testing and for some reason nvidia drivers didnt work anymore. I uninstalled the existing drivers, ran the SLISTRING uninstaller reboot and installed 190.62 Vista x64. Still didnt work after reboot. After several attempts to get the drivers working I put in the second 285 and ran the 190.62 drivers again but this time it worked.
Really confused because I dont want to do a clean install just to get drivers to allow a single gpu to run.
Something like this?! http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=323
Report successful SLI on X38 Maximus Formula, Win7 64bit, 190.62 drivers,
x2 8800GTX.
No need to copy and validate nvlddmkm, displays test mode,anyway everything looks ok.
Thanks everyone!! :up:
Does this really work?
How much proof do you need ? yes it works :up:
It works with latest 197 drivers so far too :)
I would def. SLI if i'd find another card. Great work TiN_EOF
Hi guys,
First of all good job for sharing this info, nice thread !
Ok, i know this hack really works on intel chipsets but if you use a X38/X48 for example, both cards running at 16x ?
I assume for a Maximums II Formula (P45 Chipset), both cards are running at 8x ?
Cheers !
SLI Mod(0.8b Beta) working 100% stable with drivers 257.15 on this rig:
http://xdevs.com/e107_plugins/conten...php?content.30
Asus P5Q-Pro Turbo
Q6600 @ 3.7Ghz
2x2 DDR2 @ 990 5-5-5-15
2x 9600GT @ 750/1900/1020 in SLI Mod(0.8b Beta)(working flawlesly with 257.15 Drivers)
windows 7 x64bit
Auzentech Forte X-fi 7.1 on G-51 Speakers
Silverstone OP 1000w
Everything inside a Thermaltake Armor Case well ventilated and cool running.
Thanks for starting this tread BartonC+++
It would be nice if everyone running this mod posted specifications and screenies of the hardware and software used in order to build a database.
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3683/42824085.jpg
copypaste detected :D
What's wrong with mine database from howto ? :)
:rofl: , Hi TiN :ROTF:. Hey Bro i just bumped this old tread for a friend of mine in Guru3D who has problems installing and running the SLI Mod ( hence why the copypaste detected :rofl:)Quote:
Originally Posted by TiN_EOF
Nothing wrong with my set ups running SLI Mod with database from you , its not for me its for this guy PillMonster using
Mainboard: ASUS M3N78-PRO here TiN:
(copypaste again :ROTF:)
http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=325188
hi, when you only have one gpu on the board, can u see this : set sli and physx configuration ?
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8103/semttulo22s.jpg
You should only see the set SLI option if the drivers detect a second sli compatible video card and a sli compatible motherboard. More than likely if you are seeing it then you are good.
have anyone had sucess with the latest drivers?
hello, I have a Gigabyte 9800GTX non plus
http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/10/07/20/599.png
I can do SLI with an Leadtek GTS 250 v2?
thanks
Oh please don't tell me the hack doesnt work with 258.96 drivers.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by dr.noob
TiN I love u for sharing this driver hack man. Dont know if I ever told you, but I owe you for the 01 wr. Not possible without YOUR contribution here.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :up:
ok, good news:
1. I've GOT TODAY my Zotac 480 AMP! and PNY 480.
BAD news:
259.86 do NOT work with the hack =(.
I'm going to wait for a week, and if nothing going to change, I'm going for a true sli system. ( bye-bye my monitor)
I've done it on my biostar TP45 hp so:Quote:
Originally Posted by quintus
THANK YOU TiN_EOF:up:
k|ngp|n, you welcome, mate :) Glad, that it helps a bit :D
ALL
We are working to get patch working on latest drivers.
Some of people help are welcome, because some ppl told they have no problems with 258 drivers and SLI.
Other say they have lots of problems with 258 drivers and _OFFICIAL_ X58 sli supported systems with SLI enabled.
So need to know, if it's some kind of protection added, or just bad drivers.
If somebody have X58 sli-ready rig with pair of GTX260/280 or fermi cards, could you test 258 and 259 driver with SLI, if it work ok.
I might be mistaken, but aren't there BIOS modders out there into the "dark arts" of injecting some kind of SLIC into BIOS code that forever makes SLI non-compliant chipsets forever compliant nomatter the driver?
Tin, thank you for your time! Really appreciated! I've attached a printscreen with the last drivers installed on my system (E8600, Asus Maximus Formula 2, 4GB RAM, 2x GTX275 (Gigabyte + BFG OC)).
SLI's not working on this configuration anymore with 258.96
Was working fine with my previous drivers 257.15 though.
Let us know when you have some news! : )
Thank you!
Ket, SLIC in BIOS is NOT enough for having SLI.
I told this, together with anatolymik tons of times :D
Good ! I might try on a P5E3 Pro with 2x 9800GTX+ in a few weeks ;)
Hope something interesting will sort out of this board under SS cus on air it was just crapp !! :/
Would it be possible to use GTX 460 in SLI with this hack?
:yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by Calathea
Sure with 2 cards :D ...to my side awaiting for action I'm bored :( anyway I'll buy a REX just for that ? xD (If nobody can fix my board or give me a UD3P :/ )
Cool news, so is it possible to enable SLI on my DFI X48 T3RS that is crossfire ready? How do I do that can anyone give me a hand? I see the guide on how to do it, but it says we need modified forceware. Any tips on where to get the most recent forceware released by nvidia, with modification?
Any news on the latest drivers? Can they be used without crashes with the SLI mod hack?