How To: Enable SLI on pre-i7/i5 hardware - Page 3

bluevelvetjacket · May 22, 2008, 11:06 PM

Yes. Unfortunately. As Solaris pointed out in his thread they show "SLI available" but they don't quite work yet.

OzzmanFloyd120 · May 22, 2008, 11:09 PM

Gotcha, thanks. I can let you know that the Vista x64 drivers are working fine though. (so far)

bluevelvetjacket · May 22, 2008, 11:14 PM

I'll be unavailable for the next few hours. Going out.

@BYU - Sorry I can't stick around. It might take a few more tweaks to get it going I think .. but let me know what you find! Thanks again!

@Ozzman - Good to know. Thanks!

May 22, 2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Actually I remember older nvidia drivers allowing you to on non nvidia chipsets o it not impossible. There was even some review that I ran into some weeks ago that was old, with them using some modded drivers to do it also.

I also remeber hearing about something doing it on ULI chipsets when they existed.

edit: it was the NGO SLI patch that NGO did for the ULI chipsets which allowed it, it was before nvidia bought ULI. They used the older drivers. Before Nvidia put something in the newer drivers to make the ULI SLI patch not work. And NGO never did make a work around to it.

So its do able. you just gotta get around what they put in the drivers then to stop the ULI patch from enabling it.

this is what some dude said at guru3d , so u guys might want to consider that.

BYUSinger84 · May 22, 2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluevelvetjacket

I'll be unavailable for the next few hours. Going out.

@BYU - Sorry I can't stick around. It might take a few more tweaks to get it going I think .. but let me know what you find! Thanks again!

That's ok, I understand. at the very least I can get some info for you. I should have results in about an hour (installing Vista32).

sinister_steve · May 22, 2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BYUSinger84

That's ok, I understand. at the very least I can get some info for you. I should have results in about an hour (installing Vista32).

so did anyone els get the velvet drivers to work ? for mine wont even recognise the two cards just the first one...

Exavier · May 22, 2008, 11:47 PM

blue, can you put your system specs up in your User Control Panel? That way, if you've got a version you're testing that seems more able, we can see what chipset/board you're using and work it all out quicker

I'd be willing to lend my Asus Maximus Formula to the list, if I can get a second card to attempt SLi with..

sinister_steve · May 23, 2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bluevelvetjacket

Started a new thread. Branched from Solaris17's original thread that I kinda sorta hijacked. We're working together on this now so its cool

. These drivers are an attempt to get SLI working on XF boards on these newer drivers.
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Finally they're here! That took way too damn long.. Thanks for your patience everyone! Cross your fingers! In order to develop these, since neither I nor Solaris own a CrossFire board, please provide feedback on the following:

1) GPU-Z says if SLI is available.
2) If NV CP shows if SLI is available.
3) If you can run: rundll32.exe nvcpl.dll,LaunchMultiGpuApplet and what this does.
4) Also please tell me your motherboard brand and model as well as graphics card pairs and if you 1) have a SLI bridge and 2) if you are attempting to use it or not.

NOTES:
1) Don't apply any of Solaris patches. I am working with him on this set.
2) Uninstall current drivers, restart, then install these like I said before. Otherwise you may have to install twice.

Anyways hopefully these work! LOL... (I hope so given the time I spent heh..)

*EDIT* Date: 5-22-08 @ 11:56AM
Version: v2 (Last was v1)

Vista (32-bit) v175.16: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DUS5K8XJ
Windows XP/2K (32-bit) v175.16: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YQNVA830 (this is mislabelled - says its Vista but its not)

EDIT (5-22-08 @ 1:40AM): I think there is something wrong with this set on my card or something (even the unmodded ones don't work) so I'm going to try modding another set I think. Perhaps 175.70.

EDIT (5-22-08 @ 11:56AM): Download links back up. Problem preventing driver installation should be fixed now. Please test!
(12:54PM): Removed old text saying drivers didn't work. Whoops.

Hi bluevelv and solaris..The nvidia drivers show both cards fine ,,but still as stated the ones i rtied that you guys moded would not show both cards fine..and also i just noticed something here...when I have both cards with the sli conecter connected, it sais sli available even with the regular drivers...so I figured I would let you guys know for I just installed the drivers from nvidia,s site and it sais sli available in gpu-z but of cource no where to enable it..Ok talk soon...Steve

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 12:22 AM

so I have a fresh copy of vista. I installed the drivers using the setup file. SLI doesn't show up in NVCP, is there something I'm missing?

Mussels · May 23, 2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BYUSinger84

so I have a fresh copy of vista. I installed the drivers using the setup file. SLI doesn't show up in NVCP, is there something I'm missing?

there is a command line you're supposed to run. i know i posted it earlier, and it should be in the first post.

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 12:46 AM

I ran that...it gives me an error that says:

Error in nvcpl.dll
Missing entry: launchmultigpuapplett

Mussels · May 23, 2008, 12:49 AM

we'll need to hear back on what to do with that.

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 12:51 AM

Ok, I just realized, only one of the cards shows up now that the drivers are installed. I'm going to uninstall the drivers, take out one GTX, reinstall the drivers, and then add the second card in and see what that does.

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 01:02 AM

Nope, same thing. Only one GPU is detected in the Device Manager, GPU-Z, and in the NVCP.

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 01:15 AM

Well, I'm at a standstill, and I only have about 30-45 more minutes before I have to go...ideas anyone?

OzzmanFloyd120 · May 23, 2008, 01:27 AM

Update on the Vista 64 drivers:
I clocked up my cards to run some 3dMark06 and see if my score changed at all for you guys, but when I ran the bench it froze during firefly forest and my display completely stopped responding and blackscreened me (no recovery) I ended up having to hit my reset button to get my display back. Tried it three times with the clocks in my specs and same thing happpened.
btw I'm not completely sure if I should be posting this in this thread or the other, you guys got me all confused on the two thread thing. Please let me know.

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 01:34 AM

You are on the right thread. From what I understand, the drivers should just show the option for now. I don't think they are ready for testing like that. Where did you find the Vista64 drivers? The ones on this page are only for Vista 32...

OzzmanFloyd120 · May 23, 2008, 01:45 AM

I got them off of Sol's FTP. Everyone keeps saying it's down, but I have no problems logging in and downloading.
Just in case you didn't notice I'm dual booting using both x64 drivers, but for the time being I'm going to only use the vista ones until you guys get SLi worked out on the XP ones.
Edit: by the way SLi works fine on Vista x64

Castor Troy · May 23, 2008, 01:45 AM

I have one P5B DLX and two 8600GT here.

But i can´t download these drivers because "megaupload" are full for my location (Brazil)...

anyone have a mirror? I using Vista Ultimate 64.

Thx

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 01:53 AM

so you were able to get a better score then?

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 01:56 AM

dude, the FTP won't let me on...user/pass is guest right?

OzzmanFloyd120 · May 23, 2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castor Troy

I have one P5B DLX and two 8600GT here.

But i can´t download these drivers because "megaupload" are full for my location (Brazil)...

anyone have a mirror? I using Vista Ultimate 64.

Thx

If you have MSN Messenger add me "ultimatewingsfanii@hotmail.com" and I'll file transfer them to you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BYUSinger84

dude, the FTP won't let me on...user/pass is guest right?

I think you need the @server part in the username

Quote:

Originally Posted by BYUSinger84

so you were able to get a better score then?

No, my computer blackscreened during the bench

BYUSinger84 · May 23, 2008, 02:00 AM

Your specs say that you have a sli board, are you doing this on another machine?

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzzmanFloyd120

I got them off of Sol's FTP. Everyone keeps saying it's down, but I have no problems logging in and downloading.
Just in case you didn't notice I'm dual booting using both x64 drivers, but for the time being I'm going to only use the vista ones until you guys get SLi worked out on the XP ones.
Edit: by the way SLi works fine on Vista x64

Mussels · May 23, 2008, 02:01 AM

its entirely possible he's testing just to make sure the drivers even work on an SLI capable system.
Its a good idea really, if they dont work on a legit SLI board/cards, they probably wont on other systems.

Castor Troy · May 23, 2008, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzzmanFloyd120

If you have MSN Messenger add me "ultimatewingsfanii@hotmail.com" and I'll file transfer them to you.

Hey man, thx 4 u help.

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May 22, 2008, 11:09 PM	#52
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May 22, 2008, 11:47 PM	#57
Exavier Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 816 (0.41/day) Thanks: 167 Thanked 84 Times in 81 Posts System Specs	blue, can you put your system specs up in your User Control Panel? That way, if you've got a version you're testing that seems more able, we can see what chipset/board you're using and work it all out quicker I'd be willing to lend my Asus Maximus Formula to the list, if I can get a second card to attempt SLi with.. __________________ “come to Canada lol, all chicks play hockey, we have like bears and shit walking around in our cities” -BloodTotal “what a great time that would be. Having a bad day? Follow me and get laid! Wait that sounds really bad. Don't follow me personally... just.... oh nevermind” -HolyCow02

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May 22, 2008, 11:06 PM	#51
bluevelvetjacket Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 49 (0.03/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Yes. Unfortunately. As Solaris pointed out in his thread they show "SLI available" but they don't quite work yet.

May 22, 2008, 11:14 PM	#53
bluevelvetjacket Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 49 (0.03/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I'll be unavailable for the next few hours. Going out. @BYU - Sorry I can't stick around. It might take a few more tweaks to get it going I think .. but let me know what you find! Thanks again! @Ozzman - Good to know. Thanks!

May 23, 2008, 12:22 AM	#59
BYUSinger84 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	so I have a fresh copy of vista. I installed the drivers using the setup file. SLI doesn't show up in NVCP, is there something I'm missing? __________________ Abit iX38 QuadGT Intel Q6600 Patriot DDR2 800 8 Gigs EVGA 9800 GTX x2 WD 500G x2; WD 250G x2 Lite-On Blu-ray Gateway 24" LCD

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May 23, 2008, 12:46 AM	#61
BYUSinger84 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I ran that...it gives me an error that says: Error in nvcpl.dll Missing entry: launchmultigpuapplett __________________ Abit iX38 QuadGT Intel Q6600 Patriot DDR2 800 8 Gigs EVGA 9800 GTX x2 WD 500G x2; WD 250G x2 Lite-On Blu-ray Gateway 24" LCD

May 23, 2008, 12:49 AM	#62
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May 23, 2008, 12:51 AM	#63
BYUSinger84 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ok, I just realized, only one of the cards shows up now that the drivers are installed. I'm going to uninstall the drivers, take out one GTX, reinstall the drivers, and then add the second card in and see what that does. __________________ Abit iX38 QuadGT Intel Q6600 Patriot DDR2 800 8 Gigs EVGA 9800 GTX x2 WD 500G x2; WD 250G x2 Lite-On Blu-ray Gateway 24" LCD

May 23, 2008, 01:02 AM	#64
BYUSinger84 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Nope, same thing. Only one GPU is detected in the Device Manager, GPU-Z, and in the NVCP. __________________ Abit iX38 QuadGT Intel Q6600 Patriot DDR2 800 8 Gigs EVGA 9800 GTX x2 WD 500G x2; WD 250G x2 Lite-On Blu-ray Gateway 24" LCD

May 23, 2008, 01:15 AM	#65
BYUSinger84 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Well, I'm at a standstill, and I only have about 30-45 more minutes before I have to go...ideas anyone? __________________ Abit iX38 QuadGT Intel Q6600 Patriot DDR2 800 8 Gigs EVGA 9800 GTX x2 WD 500G x2; WD 250G x2 Lite-On Blu-ray Gateway 24" LCD

May 23, 2008, 01:27 AM	#66
OzzmanFloyd120 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pontaic Michigan Posts: 2,150 (1.15/day) Thanks: 177 Thanked 305 Times in 270 Posts System Specs	Update on the Vista 64 drivers: I clocked up my cards to run some 3dMark06 and see if my score changed at all for you guys, but when I ran the bench it froze during firefly forest and my display completely stopped responding and blackscreened me (no recovery) I ended up having to hit my reset button to get my display back. Tried it three times with the clocks in my specs and same thing happpened. btw I'm not completely sure if I should be posting this in this thread or the other, you guys got me all confused on the two thread thing. Please let me know. __________________ Help, I need to sell my stuff to pay bills! - TPU's ATHF Fan Club! - The Video Editors' Clubhouse

May 23, 2008, 01:34 AM	#67
BYUSinger84 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	You are on the right thread. From what I understand, the drivers should just show the option for now. I don't think they are ready for testing like that. Where did you find the Vista64 drivers? The ones on this page are only for Vista 32... __________________ Abit iX38 QuadGT Intel Q6600 Patriot DDR2 800 8 Gigs EVGA 9800 GTX x2 WD 500G x2; WD 250G x2 Lite-On Blu-ray Gateway 24" LCD

May 23, 2008, 01:45 AM	#68
OzzmanFloyd120 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pontaic Michigan Posts: 2,150 (1.15/day) Thanks: 177 Thanked 305 Times in 270 Posts System Specs	I got them off of Sol's FTP. Everyone keeps saying it's down, but I have no problems logging in and downloading. Just in case you didn't notice I'm dual booting using both x64 drivers, but for the time being I'm going to only use the vista ones until you guys get SLi worked out on the XP ones. Edit: by the way SLi works fine on Vista x64 __________________ Help, I need to sell my stuff to pay bills! - TPU's ATHF Fan Club! - The Video Editors' Clubhouse

May 23, 2008, 01:45 AM	#69
Castor Troy Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 (0.00/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have one P5B DLX and two 8600GT here. But i can´t download these drivers because "megaupload" are full for my location (Brazil)... anyone have a mirror? I using Vista Ultimate 64. Thx

May 23, 2008, 01:53 AM	#70
BYUSinger84 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	so you were able to get a better score then? __________________ Abit iX38 QuadGT Intel Q6600 Patriot DDR2 800 8 Gigs EVGA 9800 GTX x2 WD 500G x2; WD 250G x2 Lite-On Blu-ray Gateway 24" LCD

May 23, 2008, 01:56 AM	#71
BYUSinger84 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	dude, the FTP won't let me on...user/pass is guest right? __________________ Abit iX38 QuadGT Intel Q6600 Patriot DDR2 800 8 Gigs EVGA 9800 GTX x2 WD 500G x2; WD 250G x2 Lite-On Blu-ray Gateway 24" LCD

May 23, 2008, 02:01 AM	#74
Mussels Doctor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bendigo, Australia (NOT THE USA) Posts: 34,545 (10.98/day) Thanks: 3,699 Thanked 8,686 Times in 6,387 Posts System Specs	its entirely possible he's testing just to make sure the drivers even work on an SLI capable system. Its a good idea really, if they dont work on a legit SLI board/cards, they probably wont on other systems. __________________ Edumacational thread about PC Audio My external HDD's.5x samsung 1TB + 2x Seagate 1.5TB = 8 TB external storage 32 Bit OS vs 64 bit OS information How to get hardware accelerated H264 playback (DXVA) Netbook Owners United!

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