QUAD-SLI on Intel, hacked driver !!!!!

**alexio** · 07-20-2006, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Micutzu

Actually, there are at least 2 modified files in the 84.66 hacked drivers: nv4_mini.sy_ and NvCpl.dl_. I've already did some tests with 7900GTX's and 7900GT's with 91.31 and these two files from 84.66, but i didn't obtain anything else than BSOD after restart.
I'll try the 85.96 / 91.31 trick tomorrow with the GTX's until i get two GX2's.

Good luck

The NvCpl.dl_ file is actually not important. That's why I left it unchanged (I didn't overlook it

).

**lawrywild** · 07-20-2006, 09:19 AM

Worth a try, shouldn't do anything bad if it doesn't work, I think it MAY work but I'm not sure..

http://rapidshare.de/files/26428420/...50gx2.zip.html

**crotale** · 07-20-2006, 09:52 AM

Report:

I had 91.31 installed working well with single GX2. (Not even a quad capable driver)

1. Installed second card
2. Booted Windows, got SLI notice "One of your display migth turn black..", but then the system resetted itself
3. Boot into Windows, no SLI option.
4. Installed 91.37 from this thread
5. Reboot but it just resets itself before showing the Welcome screen
6. Fail safe mode and uninstall of driver
7. Tried the 85.96 installation. It misses nvdisps.dll so I point it to the 91.31 driver. It installs two of four then reset.
8. BSOD when trying to boot into Windows.

**lawrywild** · 07-20-2006, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by crotale

Report:

I had 91.31 installed working well with single GX2. (Not even a quad capable driver)

1. Installed second card
2. Booted Windows, got SLI notice "One of your display migth turn black..", but then the system resetted itself
3. Boot into Windows, no SLI option.
4. Installed 91.37 from this thread
5. Reboot but it just resets itself before showing the Welcome screen
6. Fail safe mode and uninstall of driver
7. Tried the 85.96 installation. It misses nvdisps.dll so I point it to the 91.31 driver. It installs two of four then reset.
8. BSOD when trying to boot into Windows.

by 85.96 you mean what I did?

I'll have a look at that

**[cTx]Philosophy** · 07-20-2006, 09:58 AM

definately looking forward to seeing 100k in 01 after these r figured out :P
Get em working fellas, this is gonna be good..

Good luck on the first fella to figure it out..

**crotale** · 07-20-2006, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by lawrywild

by 85.96 you mean what I did?

I'll have a look at that

Yes, the one you linked to.

**lawrywild** · 07-20-2006, 10:06 AM

uploading a new one now...

PS: anyone have 84.66 intel sli mod driver for me? Can't find it

**lawrywild** · 07-20-2006, 10:31 AM

Didn't someone hack a 91.xx driver for intel chipsets??

I seem to remember someone did.

Can anyone hook me up with it, probably the most likely to work..

**Micutzu** · 07-20-2006, 10:38 AM

Crotale, i've had about the same experience when trying to mod the 91.31's. Right after installation it showed the SLI option, i've activated it but performance was slower than single-card, then after restart i got BSOD so i had to uninstall. This was with 7900GT's on Bad Axe.

lawrywild, YHPM

.

**lawrywild** · 07-20-2006, 10:41 AM

Crotale - http://rapidshare.de/files/26436921/...i_mod.zip.html

I'm going to look into 84.66 now...

Got it, Thanks very much Micutzu

**alexio** · 07-20-2006, 10:41 AM

I'm still trying to get it to work, damn I wish I had a Conroe rig and a SLI setup

**NiCKE^** · 07-20-2006, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by alexio

I'm still trying to get it to work, damn I wish I had a Conroe rig and a SLI setup

I do but not quad

**lawrywild** · 07-20-2006, 11:13 AM

84.66 look more promising...

Uploading now

**J-Mag** · 07-20-2006, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by NiCKE^

I do but not quad

These drivers will work on non 7950's (as long as the inf is edited). You should try them out and see if they work as good as the 8X.XX modded drivers.

**Marioace** · 07-20-2006, 11:29 AM

so what drivers i have to download?

i have conroe and a pair of 7950gx2

**mdzcpa** · 07-20-2006, 11:33 AM

I have an X6800 and a 7950GX2 already running fine with the newest WHQl on a Bad Axe. I also have another 7950GX2 just sitting here collecting dust until someone figures this driver issue out.

When I get home tonight, I'll try the second 7950GX2 with the drivers posted here.

**lawrywild** · 07-20-2006, 11:44 AM

Here's 84.66 I modded for trial:

http://rapidshare.de/files/26443482/...ivers.rar.html

It seems far more similar to 91.37 than 85.96 so we'll see when someone tries.

edit: nvm I'm pretty sure it won't work

**Jaan** · 07-20-2006, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Micutzu

.. I've looked over Jaan's results and they look very low, i don't think quad SLI is working on his setup.

Yes, results are low, but something is working on this "quad system:

in 3DM03 Fillrate test I have very big boost SLI off vs quad SLI on on two card setup:
two 7950GX2 cards, SLI enabled- 21877,6Mtextel's
two 7950GX2 cards, SLI disabled- 11445,9Mtextel's -over 90% boost
In same test GT2 max fps was way higher under quad mode.
In Aquamark I have 11FPS boost. 100 vs 111 on quad or whatever mode

I've monitored all system power consumption- when Quad SLI is active, power consumption was avg. 50W more.

And netburst intel are weak at such low MHz (3,8GHz), even if they have Extreme logo

Here some example for comparison of one GX2+ Pentim D@ 3755MHz (too bad I dont have a clue about his card clocks)
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=4862001

Another thing is, that Quad SLI power is not traceable under such low res and without AA etc.

Jaan, waiting for working quad driver, and try's new x6800 in "cpu test"@3D01 for now examle

**dpa** · 07-20-2006, 02:03 PM

upload your driver Jaan?

**dpa** · 07-20-2006, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jaan

Yes, results are low, but something is working on this "quad system:

in 3DM03 Fillrate test I have very big boost SLI off vs quad SLI on on two card setup:
two 7950GX2 cards, SLI enabled- 21877,6Mtextel's
two 7950GX2 cards, SLI disabled- 11445,9Mtextel's -over 90% boost
In same test GT2 max fps was way higher under quad mode.
In Aquamark I have 11FPS boost. 100 vs 111 on quad or whatever mode

I've monitored all system power consumption- when Quad SLI is active, power consumption was avg. 50W more.

And netburst intel are weak at such low MHz (3,8GHz), even if they have Extreme logo

Here some example for comparison of one GX2+ Pentim D@ 3755MHz (too bad I dont have a clue about his card clocks)
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=4862001

Another thing is, that Quad SLI power is not traceable under such low res and without AA etc.

Jaan, waiting for working quad driver, and try's new x6800 in "cpu test"@3D01 for now examle

is it possible to create a new profile for 3dmark 2003 WITH quad sli or something..?

**EOCFqwerty** · 07-20-2006, 03:21 PM

give quad sli a conroe to really see its power vs sli

**alexio** · 07-20-2006, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by dpa

is it possible to create a new profile for 3dmark 2003 WITH quad sli or something..?

That was my idea already

Easiest thing is to rename the .EXE of games and benches that don't benefit from QUAD-SLI to the name of one that does benefit from it

**Complete** · 07-21-2006, 12:35 PM

I am running AMD FX-62. I know this is a Intel Thread. But this might work for you guys.

91.33 Beta Drivers. I have Quad-SLI and it even shows I have Quad-SLi on a Asus Mobo M2N32-SLI deluxe.

Here is the link
http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_do...etadriver.html

**Complete** · 07-21-2006, 12:39 PM

disregard that post.

**Athildja-Px64** · 07-21-2006, 12:46 PM

OK I Have both an E6700 and an X6800 along with a pair of 7950s. I will test for you if you want to send me the files.

Ath

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