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

[aGeoM]

i'm busy now with optimization and making it better of current hal.dll. Once i finished it i will make for the rest OS

does the halmod program work under xp 32 bit? It says takeown and such are not valid windows 32 bit applications.

 

[Papahyooie]

well that still doesnt say WHICH Os it currently works on...

 

[TheWolf]

well that still doesnt say WHICH Os it currently works on...

W7 64 only at this time.

 

[derGhostrider]

I tried HALmod and SLIinstaller on a XP 32bit System. The hal doesn't fit and so the system refuses to boot. No bluescreen, just white plain text on black background that suggests to reinstall the system because of a damaged hal.dll. At least the error message is quite precise and correct.


Somehow funny: When I entered the Thread you worked on WinXP 32bit and I had Server 2008 64bit, Vista 64bit, Win7 64bit and Server 2008 R2 (also 64bit) running. Now I did a test-install of XP 32bit and you are working on the 64bit versions.

If someone has an idea how to get it working on Server 2008 R2 I'd be pleased to read his suggestions.

 

[TheWolf]

I worked with it for a few hours, still problems.
Couldn't get driver to install correct after many cleans & installs.
Did a restore point, so I'm back were I was.
I'll wait till Abit is added to HALMoD.

 

[derGhostrider]

Hi!

I replaced the WinXP 32bit HAL.dll with the modified WinXP 32bit HAL.dll that can be found in this thread. WinXP 32bit boots and CPU-Z lists the Chipset as X58 instead of 5520. => The manual HAL mod works.

The SLIstringinstall did its job:
I typed iasl -g and the .dsl file contained the ASUS SLIC. (The SLIinstaller does not know my manufacturer -> Supermicro is not inside the list).
I'd say that this is the part that has automatically been installed:

 Scope (\_SB.PCI0)
    {
        Name (SLIC, Buffer (0x9E)
        {
            "987134512781Genuine NVIDIA Certified SLI Ready Motherboard for ASUS RAMPAGE II EXT 3287-Copyright 2008 NVIDIA Corporation All Rights Reserved-765289891023(R)"
        })
        Device (WMI1)
        {
            Name (_HID, "pnp0c14")
            Name (_UID, "MXM2")
            Name (_WDG, Buffer (0x14)
            {
                /* 0000 */    0x3C, 0x5C, 0xCB, 0xF6, 0xAE, 0x9C, 0xBD, 0x4E, 
                /* 0008 */    0xB5, 0x77, 0x93, 0x1E, 0xA3, 0x2A, 0x2C, 0xC0, 
                /* 0010 */    0x4D, 0x58, 0x01, 0x02
            })
            Method (WMMX, 3, NotSerialized)
            {
                CreateDWordField (Arg2, 0x00, FUNC)
                If (LEqual (FUNC, 0x41494C53))
                {
                    Return (\_SB.PCI0.SLIC)
                }

                Return (0x00)
            }
        }
    }

Attached is the complete .dsl file as retrieved from the WinXP 32bit system AFTER the SLIstrininstall did it's job and the system got rebootet.


Is it correct that you will need the correct SLIC for a Supermicro X58 mainboard to get it working or is there anything else I can do to get it up and running unter XP 32bit? Maybe some editing of the posted example?!

 

[3n3low]

Hi everyone.

Nice to see so much effort taking place out here. Congrats ever1 for achieved work --> WE APPRECIATE IT!!!


I have a GA-EX38-DQ6 mb, 2 XFX9800GT wannabe sli. OS = WIN7 x64. Fresh installed today (i couldn't get everything working in vista32 using the tutorial.

Anyhow,

I used HALmod autopatcher. It works (i guess). Also the SLIstring installer.

When i install drivers (non modded), i get the Use SLI option in Nvidia control panel. But when i enable it, the computer loses drivers for my gpu's.

I'm not sure if i'm doing anything wrong.

regards

 

[TheWolf]

Hi!

I replaced the WinXP 32bit HAL.dll with the modified WinXP 32bit HAL.dll that can be found in this thread. WinXP 32bit boots and CPU-Z lists the Chipset as X58 instead of 5520. => The manual HAL mod works.

The SLIstringinstall did its job:
I typed iasl -g and the .dsl file contained the ASUS SLIC. (The SLIinstaller does not know my manufacturer -> Supermicro is not inside the list).
I'd say that this is the part that has automatically been installed:

 Scope (\_SB.PCI0)
    {
        Name (SLIC, Buffer (0x9E)
        {
            "987134512781Genuine NVIDIA Certified SLI Ready Motherboard for ASUS RAMPAGE II EXT 3287-Copyright 2008 NVIDIA Corporation All Rights Reserved-765289891023(R)"
        })
        Device (WMI1)
        {
            Name (_HID, "pnp0c14")
            Name (_UID, "MXM2")
            Name (_WDG, Buffer (0x14)
            {
                /* 0000 */    0x3C, 0x5C, 0xCB, 0xF6, 0xAE, 0x9C, 0xBD, 0x4E, 
                /* 0008 */    0xB5, 0x77, 0x93, 0x1E, 0xA3, 0x2A, 0x2C, 0xC0, 
                /* 0010 */    0x4D, 0x58, 0x01, 0x02
            })
            Method (WMMX, 3, NotSerialized)
            {
                CreateDWordField (Arg2, 0x00, FUNC)
                If (LEqual (FUNC, 0x41494C53))
                {
                    Return (\_SB.PCI0.SLIC)
                }

                Return (0x00)
            }
        }
    }

Attached is the complete .dsl file as retrieved from the WinXP 32bit system AFTER the SLIstrininstall did it's job and the system got rebootet.


Is it correct that you will need the correct SLIC for a Supermicro X58 mainboard to get it working or is there anything else I can do to get it up and running unter XP 32bit? Maybe some editing of the posted example?!

I would say try just for S&G: The modified file for the driver Forceware 190.62 (Windows XP 32 bit) with forced use of the certificate ASUS from here: http://xdevs.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.30
2.1 MB - the driver must use the certificate ASUS, regardless of the actual manufacturer of the motherboard. This would include even on SLI motherboards manufacturers, who have no Х58 solutions.

Step 5. then install the modified driver, If everything went correctly, your system will immediately warn about the SLI support and the driver will activate the tab with the management of SLI. If due to some error the system will not boot, or is showing errors and blue screens at boot, press F8 and select "Load last known configuration".

To install the nv4_mini_rev2asus.rar unpack & move the file to were the 190.62 driver is unpacked. run or re-install the driver.

 

[TheWolf]

For you fold@home people out there that may be trying this.
I found if you disable SLI I gain 500 or so PPD VS enabled.
They say not to run SLI enabled while folding@hone GPU,
but I found no trouble of loosing work units with it enabled
only a loss of about 500 point per day per GPU.

 

[3n3low]

Hi everyone.

Nice to see so much effort taking place out here. Congrats ever1 for achieved work --> WE APPRECIATE IT!!!


I have a GA-EX38-DQ6 mb, 2 XFX9800GT wannabe sli. OS = WIN7 x64. Fresh installed today (i couldn't get everything working in vista32 using the tutorial.

Anyhow,

I used HALmod autopatcher. It works (i guess). Also the SLIstring installer.

When i install drivers (non modded), i get the Use SLI option in Nvidia control panel. But when i enable it, the computer loses drivers for my gpu's.

I'm not sure if i'm doing anything wrong.

regards

Reinstalling did the trick, so you can add ex38-dq6 as a working model.


tnx for all your help guyz.

NOTE : I did unplug the panasonic TV that was connected DVI-HDMI way. It may have also been a problem - it was connected to the secondary card.

regards,

3n3low

 

[TheWolf]

Reinstalling did the trick, so you can add ex38-dq6 as a working model.


tnx for all your help guyz.

NOTE : I did unplug the panasonic TV that was connected DVI-HDMI way. It may have also been a problem - it was connected to the secondary card.

regards,

3n3low

Way to Go! Congratz!

 

[cxghjcqr]

HalMOD working good here Win7 64bits


cxghjcqr

decompress the files with winrar/winzip and double click "install.cmd".

My OS is XP 32bit

After double click "install.cmd" ,It showed "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\desktop\HALMod\takeown.exe is an invalid win32 application program".
SO did "icacls.exe" and "CertMgr.Exe"

 

[anatolymik]

HALMod autopatcher is only for win7 x64

 

[anatolymik]

I worked with it for a few hours, still problems.
Couldn't get driver to install correct after many cleans & installs.
Did a restore point, so I'm back were I was.
I'll wait till Abit is added to HALMoD.

try to install OS at first then patchers

 

[anatolymik]

Hi!

I replaced the WinXP 32bit HAL.dll with the modified WinXP 32bit HAL.dll that can be found in this thread. WinXP 32bit boots and CPU-Z lists the Chipset as X58 instead of 5520. => The manual HAL mod works.

The SLIstringinstall did its job:
I typed iasl -g and the .dsl file contained the ASUS SLIC. (The SLIinstaller does not know my manufacturer -> Supermicro is not inside the list).
I'd say that this is the part that has automatically been installed:

 Scope (\_SB.PCI0)
    {
        Name (SLIC, Buffer (0x9E)
        {
            "987134512781Genuine NVIDIA Certified SLI Ready Motherboard for ASUS RAMPAGE II EXT 3287-Copyright 2008 NVIDIA Corporation All Rights Reserved-765289891023(R)"
        })
        Device (WMI1)
        {
            Name (_HID, "pnp0c14")
            Name (_UID, "MXM2")
            Name (_WDG, Buffer (0x14)
            {
                /* 0000 */    0x3C, 0x5C, 0xCB, 0xF6, 0xAE, 0x9C, 0xBD, 0x4E, 
                /* 0008 */    0xB5, 0x77, 0x93, 0x1E, 0xA3, 0x2A, 0x2C, 0xC0, 
                /* 0010 */    0x4D, 0x58, 0x01, 0x02
            })
            Method (WMMX, 3, NotSerialized)
            {
                CreateDWordField (Arg2, 0x00, FUNC)
                If (LEqual (FUNC, 0x41494C53))
                {
                    Return (\_SB.PCI0.SLIC)
                }

                Return (0x00)
            }
        }
    }

Attached is the complete .dsl file as retrieved from the WinXP 32bit system AFTER the SLIstrininstall did it's job and the system got rebootet.


Is it correct that you will need the correct SLIC for a Supermicro X58 mainboard to get it working or is there anything else I can do to get it up and running unter XP 32bit? Maybe some editing of the posted example?!

you need SUPERMICRO SLIC

 

[TiN]

There is no supermicro SLIC, afaik. Why he need it?

derGhostrider

modifying HAL is totally unnecessary for you! Just install modified 190.62 driver from nv4_mini_rev2asus.rar. SLI should work

 

[anatolymik]

http://img.techpowerup.org/090920/3DMark06 - PHENOM II X3 720BE [0904DPMW] ASUS 9800GTU - 13982.jpg

did you try modded driver on this motherboard

 

[anatolymik]

does anybody install slistring auto on DFI systems?

 

[Akula74]

Found out i have the X58 chipset, blah what blond moments....
Anyway so after i add the SLI string string load the tablet up, i should work?

With the HALauto patch, is that it you just run install.cmd and just run it?

 

[anatolymik]

Found out i have the X58 chipset, blah what blond moments....
Anyway so after i add the SLI string string load the tablet up, i should work?

With the HALauto patch, is that it you just run install.cmd and just run it?

yes. but only in win7 x64

 

[Akula74]

yes. but only in win7 x64

Well then i've finally done something write...
LOL and if it still doesn't work anything else i can try?

 

[anatolymik]

Well then i've finally done something write...
LOL and if it still doesn't work anything else i can try?

modded driver. and what's your motherboard manufacturer?

 

[Akula74]

Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD5P....

 

[anatolymik]

Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD5P....

did you try

 

[Akula74]

yep i doesn't work..