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Nvidia BIOS Modification Guide v1.0
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Updates:
3/30/2008: First version
3/31/2008: Stickied by TheGreatGrapeApe. Minor text changes.
4/6/2008: Added link to Video Card Overclocking Guide.
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Tools:
Bootable Floppy disk and drive
Following Tools downloaded:
AtiTool 0.26 or higher (or Rivatuner)*
GPU-Z 0.1.8 or higher
NiBiTor 3.7 or higher
NVFlash 5.57 or higher
* I will be using AtiTool in this guide; you are free to use Rivatuner if you like it. To see more infomation on overclocking Graphics cards see:Guide to Overclocking Video Cards
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Prerequisites:
Nvidia latest stable drivers (currently 162.18 for 8x00 series cards, the BETAdrivers do not work with AtiTool/RivaTuner correctly yet)
Good GPU cooling
Know how to use AtiTool or RivaTuner
Having previous knowledge of GPU overclocking is recommended
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Warning: Modifying the BIOS will void your warranty. Do so at your own risk. This information is provided as-is, and me or any one on THF is NOT responsible for the damage caused by a bad flash, incorrect flashing, or any other damage caused to the card or computer.
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Step 1:
Create a bootable DOS floppy. I will not explain how to make a bootable floppy here. If you don't know how to do it ask some one else for help, find it on the Web, or just don't bother continuing. Copy the files named "cwsdpmi" and "nvflash" to the bootable floppy disk.
Step 2:
Run AtiTool. Increase the Core/RAM speeds to the higher stable levels. Run "Scan Artifacts" for at least 3 hours. Monitor GPU temperature; make sure the temperatures are within safe limits. If the tool finds artifacts in the 3-hour period, decrease the Core/RAM speeds so that the artifact scan will not show up any during the 3-hour period. Record the Core/RAM speeds. Minimize AtiTool (Make sure you do not exit out of AtiTool).
Step 3:
Open up GPU-Z. Make a note of the "Shader" clock. Click on "Save BIOS to File...". (It's the button next to the "BIOS Version" ) look at screenshot below.
Save the file as "ORIGINAL.bin" to the desktop. Copy this to the bootable floppy disk.
Step 4:
Open up NiBiTor. Go to "File" => "Open BIOS...". Open "ORIGINAL.bin". (Make sure File type is set to .bin) See screenshot below.
Once the file is opened check the Integrity of the file. Make sure the Integrity indicator is green (see screenshot below). If it is NOT GREEN DO NOT CONTINUE!
Step 5:
Under "Clockrates" change the values to those of that you obtained with AtiTool (Clock/RAM). Enter the "Shader" clock value you obtained from GPU-Z. Look at screen shot below.
****Note: Due to differences in manufacturers and models not all options will be available to all users. For example I can only modify the 3D setting. You can also change other things such as fan speed, etc with NiBiTor, but I will not go in to those details here.
Step 6:
Save the new BIOS file ("File" => "Save BIOS..." ). Save the BIOS as "MOD.rom". (Make sure it is a .rom file) to the desktop. Copy this file to the bootable floppy. Reboot the PC and boot from the floppy.
Step 7:
Once you are booted in to DOS. Type in "nvflash --protectoff" (without quotes).
once this is done type in "nvflash MOD.rom"
WARNING! This is the last chance to back out! Incorrect flashing will kill your card. Do NOT Reboot PC at any time during the flashing process.
Type "y". Then wait until you get the successfully flashed massage.
Once you get this message take the floppy disk out and reboot the PC.
Congrats! If you have made it this far you have successfully flashed your new BIOS. To double check open up GPUZ and see the stock speed. It should be the same as the values you entered. Run a "Artifact Scan" from AtiTool just to be sure every thing is OK.
Message edited by randomizer on 05-01-2009 at 05:43:15 AM
Yes, I second Evilonigiri... very nice work Shadow!... Mod's; I vote Sticky!
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Reply to CompuTronix
Stickied , well done.
Message edited by TheGreatGrapeApe on 12-10-2008 at 04:23:24 AM
is that work with my Geforce 7600 GS
as u see it have no shader clock
| Shadow703793 wrote : Try the latest version. Its GPU-Z v0.2.8. Im guessing shader clock is locked or automatically increased with clock/RAM |
i think shader clock work only with DX10 video cards
As u can see the GPU clock are 400MHz
while ur card GF8400GS have 700MHz 
and i have OC my MSI NX 7600GS to 450MHz and was no stable !
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=548517
Reply to Salem80
Tell me what a pencil mod is and then you will get my "this should be a sticky" blessing 
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