Videocard FAQ: Drivers/Overclocking/Moddin ... ... Do these drivers work for the 7900 GS?

bassec · 06-27-2006, 05:23 PM

Do these drivers work for the 7900 GS?

runnerdude716 · 07-25-2006, 03:41 PM

I'm having trouble burning a bootable XPS bios cd to upgrade my 9300 can anyone help me?

FlashSVT · 07-28-2006, 12:33 AM

There is a good thread of Go 7900 GS owners here; complete with how-to links, scores, etc. -> http://www.notebookforums.com/thread157393.html

sparrow · 08-09-2006, 08:04 AM

hi @ all

it looks to be the best place to ask this question:
i have a big problem with my 7800GTX...: every time, wen i want to play bf2, it works for ca.3-5 min with no problems but then it artifacts (or whatever) i have for ca. 5 seconds some stripes on the screen and then it becomes totally black; Or i become a bluescreen with the message:

*** Hardware Malfunction
Call your hardware vendor for support
NMI: Parity Check / Memory Memory Parity Error
***The system has halted***

i have the same problems also when i run 3DMark05/06 but there i have the problem after 3 seconds!!!!!

thanks for answers/solutions

sparrow

khanhfat · 10-13-2006, 09:16 PM

I have that problem too. TRied the Dell driver from disc instead of online, it'll work. Or clean up ur driver/ windows , reinstall them.

RoofusX · 10-18-2006, 01:23 AM

Currently running the 84.21 series driver for my Nvidia Go 7800 256mg.

These drivers were back from March '06. Wondering if anyone has an updated driver for this card that they are enjoying?

Thanks.

Yoob@NBF · 10-18-2006, 12:45 PM

any recent WHQL certified drivers are preferred favorites such as the ones on Nvidias own website then combine it with the related INF file from laptopvideo2go.com and your set.

extra-ordinary_ · 10-26-2006, 01:37 PM

Can someone please give me a definitive answer?

I want to apply some as5 to my GPU:

What are the reported drops in temps over Dell's stock TIM?
My GPU and heatsink don't seem to want to part company, has anyone else had this?
Is it OK to fill in the gap between the GPU and heatsink that k6 talks about, with as5 or do I need to start looking for some copper sheeting?

Yoob@NBF · 10-26-2006, 08:57 PM

Results vary thus there is no definitive answer.

extra-ordinary_ · 10-27-2006, 06:10 PM

What about the stuck heatsink and as5?

rezs2jen · 11-10-2006, 01:25 PM

i attempted to apply some of these drivers to my 7950gtx but it always says no hardware found. am i doing something wrong?

dgcaste · 01-09-2007, 08:59 AM

Irobertus states that you needed a hacked XPS2 bios to put the 6800ultra or 7800gtx into the i9300. what's wrong with using one of the real bios's? what's hacked about it?

Yoob@NBF · 01-09-2007, 08:58 PM

The 9300 doesnt recognize the 6800Ultra and 7800GTX due to there higher power requirments and Dell's Intentional blocking of the cards in the Bios. Using a hacked XPS Bios tricks the 9300 into thinking its an XPS2 (assuming you have the 9 Cell battery and 130watt PSU)

dgcaste · 01-09-2007, 09:33 PM

I understand why you need the XPS bios, but I want to know if it must be a hacked bios.

Disillusion · 01-09-2007, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgcaste

I understand why you need the XPS bios, but I want to know if it must be a hacked bios.

Yes. The reason it's hacked is so that you can flash to it on a 9300. If you try to download Dells XPS 2 BIOS and flash to it, it won't work. It will give you an error saying that your system is not compatible and will not allow you to do it.

The hacked BIOS is on a live CD and goes ahead and flashes the BIOS anyway, regardless of what system you're running.

08-09-2006, 08:04 AM	#19
sparrow The Swiss Guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bern, CH Posts: 28 Credits: -242	hi @ all it looks to be the best place to ask this question: i have a big problem with my 7800GTX...: every time, wen i want to play bf2, it works for ca.3-5 min with no problems but then it artifacts (or whatever) i have for ca. 5 seconds some stripes on the screen and then it becomes totally black; Or i become a bluescreen with the message: * Hardware Malfunction Call your hardware vendor for support NMI: Parity Check / Memory Memory Parity Error The system has halted** i have the same problems also when i run 3DMark05/06 but there i have the problem after 3 seconds!!!!! thanks for answers/solutions sparrow Last edited by sparrow; 08-10-2006 at 02:28 PM.

10-18-2006, 01:23 AM	#21
RoofusX QFT Verification Officer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FSU Posts: 194 Credits: 787	Currently running the 84.21 series driver for my Nvidia Go 7800 256mg. These drivers were back from March '06. Wondering if anyone has an updated driver for this card that they are enjoying? Thanks. __________________ E1705 2GHz CoreDuo 4G 667Mhz ram 256 Nvidia go7800 SoundBlaster Audigy 3DMark06 E1705: 3527

10-18-2006, 12:45 PM	#22
Yoob@NBF Formerly DELL-Machina Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,241 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 3 Credits: 664	any recent WHQL certified drivers are preferred favorites such as the ones on Nvidias own website then combine it with the related INF file from laptopvideo2go.com and your set. __________________ HP Blackbird 002: Phoenix 2009 Gaming Beast Core 2 Quad 9450 @ 3.6Ghz \| 24" WUXGA HP LP2475w S-IPS \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| 2x Geforce GTX 260 216 SLI \| 640GB x2 RAID0 + 3TB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate HTPC: Atlus 2009 HTPC Phenom 8650 X3 \| 46" Panasonic TH46PZ85U 1080P \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| Radeon 4850 512MB \| 750 GB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate Alienware M15x: ValkyrieTwo 2009 Road Warrior Core i7m 720 \| 15.6" WFHD+ 1080p LED \| 4GB DDR3 1066Mhz \| Geforce GTX 260m 1GB \| 120GB Vertex SSD \| 8x DVD+R \| Intel 5300 B/G/N \| Win7 x64 Ultimate

10-26-2006, 01:37 PM	#23
extra-ordinary_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 53 Credits: -325	Can someone please give me a definitive answer? I want to apply some as5 to my GPU: What are the reported drops in temps over Dell's stock TIM? My GPU and heatsink don't seem to want to part company, has anyone else had this? Is it OK to fill in the gap between the GPU and heatsink that k6 talks about, with as5 or do I need to start looking for some copper sheeting? __________________ Inspiron 9400, Core Duo T7200 @ 2.0GHz, 4Gb DDR2 @ 667MHz, 100Gb SATA @ 7200rpm, GeForce Go 7900GS, WUXGA TrueLife, Audigy Advanced HD Audio, Windows XP

10-26-2006, 08:57 PM	#24
Yoob@NBF Formerly DELL-Machina Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,241 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 3 Credits: 664	Results vary thus there is no definitive answer. __________________ HP Blackbird 002: Phoenix 2009 Gaming Beast Core 2 Quad 9450 @ 3.6Ghz \| 24" WUXGA HP LP2475w S-IPS \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| 2x Geforce GTX 260 216 SLI \| 640GB x2 RAID0 + 3TB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate HTPC: Atlus 2009 HTPC Phenom 8650 X3 \| 46" Panasonic TH46PZ85U 1080P \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| Radeon 4850 512MB \| 750 GB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate Alienware M15x: ValkyrieTwo 2009 Road Warrior Core i7m 720 \| 15.6" WFHD+ 1080p LED \| 4GB DDR3 1066Mhz \| Geforce GTX 260m 1GB \| 120GB Vertex SSD \| 8x DVD+R \| Intel 5300 B/G/N \| Win7 x64 Ultimate

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06-27-2006, 05:23 PM	#16
bassec Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 120 Credits: -307	Do these drivers work for the 7900 GS?

07-25-2006, 03:41 PM	#17
runnerdude716 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3 Credits: -349	I'm having trouble burning a bootable XPS bios cd to upgrade my 9300 can anyone help me?

07-28-2006, 12:33 AM	#18
FlashSVT Tweaker Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 489 Credits: -226	There is a good thread of Go 7900 GS owners here; complete with how-to links, scores, etc. -> http://www.notebookforums.com/thread157393.html

10-13-2006, 09:16 PM	#20
khanhfat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 55 Credits: -320	I have that problem too. TRied the Dell driver from disc instead of online, it'll work. Or clean up ur driver/ windows , reinstall them.

10-27-2006, 06:10 PM	#25
extra-ordinary_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 53 Credits: -325	What about the stuck heatsink and as5? __________________ Inspiron 9400, Core Duo T7200 @ 2.0GHz, 4Gb DDR2 @ 667MHz, 100Gb SATA @ 7200rpm, GeForce Go 7900GS, WUXGA TrueLife, Audigy Advanced HD Audio, Windows XP

11-10-2006, 01:25 PM	#26
rezs2jen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 Credits: -348	i attempted to apply some of these drivers to my 7950gtx but it always says no hardware found. am i doing something wrong?

01-09-2007, 08:59 AM	#27
dgcaste Overclocked on Red Bull Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 482 Credits: 140	Irobertus states that you needed a hacked XPS2 bios to put the 6800ultra or 7800gtx into the i9300. what's wrong with using one of the real bios's? what's hacked about it?

01-09-2007, 08:58 PM	#28
Yoob@NBF Formerly DELL-Machina Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,241 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 3 Credits: 664	The 9300 doesnt recognize the 6800Ultra and 7800GTX due to there higher power requirments and Dell's Intentional blocking of the cards in the Bios. Using a hacked XPS Bios tricks the 9300 into thinking its an XPS2 (assuming you have the 9 Cell battery and 130watt PSU) __________________ HP Blackbird 002: Phoenix 2009 Gaming Beast Core 2 Quad 9450 @ 3.6Ghz \| 24" WUXGA HP LP2475w S-IPS \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| 2x Geforce GTX 260 216 SLI \| 640GB x2 RAID0 + 3TB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate HTPC: Atlus 2009 HTPC Phenom 8650 X3 \| 46" Panasonic TH46PZ85U 1080P \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| Radeon 4850 512MB \| 750 GB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate Alienware M15x: ValkyrieTwo 2009 Road Warrior Core i7m 720 \| 15.6" WFHD+ 1080p LED \| 4GB DDR3 1066Mhz \| Geforce GTX 260m 1GB \| 120GB Vertex SSD \| 8x DVD+R \| Intel 5300 B/G/N \| Win7 x64 Ultimate

01-09-2007, 09:33 PM	#29
dgcaste Overclocked on Red Bull Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 482 Credits: 140	I understand why you need the XPS bios, but I want to know if it must be a hacked bios.

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