Flashing Cards. People still have problems. This might help.

[jimmor]

Originally Posted by oszadrian1

Thank u for your advices Jimmor.

I did the thingy you said in order to get past the "Internal Driver Verification" and it worked. I started overcloking my card 10 Mhz at a time, but every single time , after a while, artifacts were appearing on the screen (I tested it with 3dMark2005).
Because of this, I decided to take a look at the card's temperature with no overclocking. I remained surprised when I saw that during a 3D Mark2005 run, it reached 70-71 degrees Celsius. And in Windows, with nothing running, it stays around 65 degrees.
Is this a normal temperature for a GPU? I mean, my CPU is 1800MHz and it's not getting near the temperature of 60. And the GPU is 300MHz and it stays at 65 degrees?

Although a temp of 71C is well within your cards spec, the fact that it runs at 65C when in 2D appears to indicate that either, your case (ambient) temp is too high, or, the heatsinking on your 6600 is not working properly ??

[jimmor]

Originally Posted by scorchio

Can someone help me with this?
First I dont know which file I need to rename and copy onto the floppy, second, how do I flash me Leadtek 6800GT?

Thanks

EDIT
Found this on Leadtek's website:
"Overclocked BIOS that could enable core clock to 450MHz and memory clock to 625MHz. (For GeForece PX7800GTX only) "

Can I use it?
And a question, my memory is already clocked at 1 GHz, so why does it needs to be enabled for 625 MHz?
One last question, which rom file do i need to rename? is it the v7vga.rom?

NO, you can't flash your 6800gt with a 7800gtx bios !!!

And the fact that you even asked such a question leads me to believe you shouldn't be flashing anything to your card untill you read much more about what is involved and why !!!

[oszadrian1]

Thanks Jimmor. I'll look into it.

[siegfried1482]

i wanna cry
My new MSI GEFORCE FX 5900XT VTD128 IS Dead???
i delete de eeprom, i use the command "nvflash -e" (erase ROM), after i try to flash with the command "nvflash -f bios.rom -2 -p -u" , it display the following message:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Nvidia Flash Rom Utility
version 04.42
Chip Name=NV35 (331h), Vendor ID= 10DE, Device ID= 0331
Checking for supported EEPROM
EEPROM man. ID, devcode (1F,60): ATMEL AT25F1024 2.7-3.6V 128Kx8S, page
EEPROM apperars to be erased, only correct chip verified
EEPROM apperars to be erased, skipping PCI subsystem ID check
EEPROM does not contain board ID, skipping board ID check

Software EEPROM erase finished
WARNING: No IEEE 1394 GUID Present in original image, GUID from new image used

Writing flash with file bios.rom
EEPROM programming failed
ERROR: MISMATCH in 256 byte page-mode programming
--------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR MORE INFORMATION

then, i use the command "nvflash -v" and show me:
-------------------------------------
image size: 0 bytes
version: unavailable (invalid)
NCRC32: 00000000
Chip Name: Unknown (0000)
Vendor ID: 0000
Device ID: 0000
Subsystem Vendor ID: FFFF
Subsystem ID: FFFF
--------------------------------------

then, i use the command "nvflash -c" and show me:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nvidia Flash Rom Utility
version 04.42
Chip Name=NV35 (331h), Vendor ID= 10DE, Device ID= 0331
Checking for supported EEPROM
EEPROM man. ID, devcode (1F,60): ATMEL AT25F1024 2.7-3.6V 128Kx8S, page
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOME IMPORTANT DATA I CAN SEE IN THE BACK OF THE VIDEOCARD

---------------------------------------
SILICON IMAGE
SiI1162 0422
V34878.1 1.0
PHILIPPINES
----------------------------------------
SIMBOL (I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS)
SAA7114H
CM5582.00 02
kS604242
--------------------------
MEMORIES ARE

hynix KOR
HY50U283222A
F-28 439U
27CDA124UQ


I NEED HELP.........I'M A NEWBIE

Please write me andel2k@hotmail.com, plzz

[sesion]

My card is relly great to overclock its going on 460/1000 (Wher standart is 350/1000)

Thats on standart cooling etc etc...

Now I would like to know, if ther is any chance to find some leet bios that would help out with overclocking it even higher. Any tips or ideas?

With what bios could I flash it, if ther is any?

Im like almost 100% that a bios from an better card (higher voltage on the core etc etc) would push my card on 500/1000 if not more


Thanks for help!

[blue_iced]

noob here...

sorry, wanna ask the masters here...

currently I bought a 6600LE NV43 ref.A4. Can i flash it to Ref.A2 in order to unlock another 4 pp?! the brand is colorful. Riva tuner cannot unlock it...

Appreciate if someone cud also post the bios file and the flasher as well.

thanks

[jimmor]

Originally Posted by siegfried1482

i wanna cry
My new MSI GEFORCE FX 5900XT VTD128 IS Dead???
i delete de eeprom, i use the command "nvflash -e" (erase ROM), after i try to flash with the command "nvflash -f bios.rom -2 -p -u" , it display the following message:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Nvidia Flash Rom Utility
version 04.42
Chip Name=NV35 (331h), Vendor ID= 10DE, Device ID= 0331
Checking for supported EEPROM
EEPROM man. ID, devcode (1F,60): ATMEL AT25F1024 2.7-3.6V 128Kx8S, page
EEPROM apperars to be erased, only correct chip verified
EEPROM apperars to be erased, skipping PCI subsystem ID check
EEPROM does not contain board ID, skipping board ID check

Software EEPROM erase finished
WARNING: No IEEE 1394 GUID Present in original image, GUID from new image used

Writing flash with file bios.rom
EEPROM programming failed
ERROR: MISMATCH in 256 byte page-mode programming
--------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR MORE INFORMATION

then, i use the command "nvflash -v" and show me:
-------------------------------------
image size: 0 bytes
version: unavailable (invalid)
NCRC32: 00000000
Chip Name: Unknown (0000)
Vendor ID: 0000
Device ID: 0000
Subsystem Vendor ID: FFFF
Subsystem ID: FFFF
--------------------------------------

then, i use the command "nvflash -c" and show me:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nvidia Flash Rom Utility
version 04.42
Chip Name=NV35 (331h), Vendor ID= 10DE, Device ID= 0331
Checking for supported EEPROM
EEPROM man. ID, devcode (1F,60): ATMEL AT25F1024 2.7-3.6V 128Kx8S, page
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOME IMPORTANT DATA I CAN SEE IN THE BACK OF THE VIDEOCARD

---------------------------------------
SILICON IMAGE
SiI1162 0422
V34878.1 1.0
PHILIPPINES
----------------------------------------
SIMBOL (I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS)
SAA7114H
CM5582.00 02
kS604242
--------------------------
MEMORIES ARE

hynix KOR
HY50U283222A
F-28 439U
27CDA124UQ


I NEED HELP.........I'M A NEWBIE

Please write me andel2k@hotmail.com, plzz

Appears like you need to unlock the card's eeprom before flashing ?

So now try using the more up to date Nvflash version 5.25 program and run the following commands,

nvflash -r
nvflash -4 -5 -6 bios.rom

[jimmor]

Originally Posted by blue_iced

noob here...

sorry, wanna ask the masters here...

currently I bought a 6600LE NV43 ref.A4. Can i flash it to Ref.A2 in order to unlock another 4 pp?! the brand is colorful. Riva tuner cannot unlock it...

Appreciate if someone cud also post the bios file and the flasher as well.

thanks

Rivatuner can't unlock anything, because with your particular card there's nothing to unlock. And the situation won't change by flashing with another bios !

[Penance24]

im getting an error when trying to nvflash my card to any of my .rom files incluing the original... i get this: "ERROR: Incomplete BIT Token List" have never had this problem before and i have flashed several times with version 5.40, but cant seem to get out of this one.. any help appreciated.. thanks

[pfreebird]

Can somebody please send me Gainward GeForce FX5500 128MB, rom . I wish to do the blind install as mentioned below. However I'm unable to find the Gainward GeForce FX5500 128MB, rom

Originally Posted by Chouji

Do not erase the EEPROM Ever!!!!"
Do not erase the EEPROM Ever!!!!"
Do not erase the EEPROM Ever!!!!"
Do not erase the EEPROM Ever!!!!"

Flashing s only for 5900 series cards!Click here.

No! Off Topic post no matter what it is. And follow the guidelines please.

Read this whole entire post at lease twice or your going to F up a 200$+ video card. So dont be a moron and read it.

Updated: Small update on 3/16/2004 (m/d/yyyy)

Update: Do not erase the EEPROM Ever!!!!"

Update: Use Nvflash 4.41 NOT!!!!!!!! 4.46
4.41 good.
4.46 bad
Get it? got it? good!

No asking for bios. no asking for any flashers or kind of software.
We may post links and stuff willingly but not to request.
And PLEASE dont flood this with useless post.. I want to keep it simple for those who actually need help. post questions willingly.

This will help those of you who need help flashing you cards. This is incomplete but pretty good. Feel free to add comments. Do not ask for Bios files here. There are other threads with links. Feel free to post links. just dont ask for links.

New Edit: before we get started many people ask why flash, why not just overclock.. well heres why.
When you flash your 5900nu/u to 5950u it raises the core voltage which allows higher overclocking and stability. which also creates more heat.
"but heat is bad i dont wanna flash it"
well heres the thing, the leadtech and many new bios's have something that speeds up the fans to the correct levels.
most people experience lower temps AFTER flashing.. "how did that come to be you ask" well obviously when the fans speed up it increases airflow most 5900s have very good stock cooling. "except the creative 3d labs, i was unimpressed"
soo... only downside to the higher fan speed is more noise.. but when the noise is the same of an actual 5950 how can you complain.. your not spending 450$ for a card more like under 200$ USD

Many people have 300watt Power suplies cause thats what many of the 5900nu's require, well get yourself a bigger psu.. its almost common sense now.. get at lease a 350watt 400 to be safe 500 to be withing the grasp of bliss.


5900nu/u to 5950u list, incomplete
Ok from what i've seen on other forums. the types that will work are
BFG 5900nu, 5900u,
Leadteks 350+ 5900nu and 5900u,
Gainward 5900nu&u,
PNY 5900nu/u,
eVga same as always..
MSI 5900s, these are testy and mean but they are flashable. Albatron
Gigabyte select 5900s such as U and NU,
XFX brands.
Chaintech,
Asus,
Aopen.
Prolink Pixelviews work too.
and even a couple people got a Jaton brand cards to work.

Click! --> Ok listen people FX5900 SE/XT/LX info, Read now! <-- Click!

5900SE and XT cards MAY or MAYNOT be flashable and usable. though your more then welcome to try.
To get started Flashing your bios. Please correct me if i make any mistakes.

Rename your bios file of the rom to A380u.rom or File.rom depends whats easier for you.

Copy your flashing program and the rom/s you want to flash to a blank floppy. may it be nvflash or WFFLASH your choice. i dont care.

Get ahold of a windows 98/ME boot disk and boot to dos it will probably give your choices. soo go ahead and boot to dos. (restart computer with boot disk in floppy drive)

Once in dos and you have your A:\ command prompt. (if you have C:\ or something else. just type a: then hit enter)

eject the boot disk and incert the disk with your flash software and bios rom files. then type "DIR" without quotes then hit enter it will list your files on that drive just for spelling and refrence purposes.

!!! DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHATS GOING ON HERE OR IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING ASK A FRIEND THAT KNOWS!!! I can not stress this enough! If i assume something that means im not 100% sure other people can correct me on this.


!!!Flashing with WFFLASH.exe from leadtek's site.

Prefered flash device was WFFlash (-s backup.rom, to save backup of your original)

1) A:\WFFLASH.exe -s backup.rom [Enter] (to backup just incase)

2) A:\WFFLASH.exe file.rom [Enter] (to write the file to card)

if that does not work, i hear some people can make it work this way \/

2) A:\WFFLASH.exe NM File.rom [Enter]

!!!Flashing with NVFLASH Use NvFlash version 4.41

1) A:\nvflash -b backup.rom [Enter] (to backup the rom)

2) A:\nvflash -p -u -f file.rom [Enter] (or A380u.rom this is to write it)


If error messages then you can though i would not advice going on
2*) A:\nvflash -5 -f file.rom [Enter]

if more errors, then
2*) A:\nvflash -5 -6 -f file.rom [Enter]

If you get write errors try to remove the write protect as in
A:\nvflash -r [Enter]

Some NVflash.exe commands alot of people are asking

-f <filename> "to flash the file, place before bios file name must include extinsion .rom .bios ect.."

-b <filname> "to backup the one currently on the card"

-y "reboot system place at very end, though this is not advized"

-a "list all nvidia display addapters found on the system"

-r "to remove bios protection, thanks Spuk0 for this infomation"

-i <index> "Force a specific device index.. not sure but i think this is before the flash command so you only flash the card you want if you have multiple nvidia cards in -a should show the cards"

Sample usage:
nvflash -n=1 -f nv30nz.rom [Enter] "to flash a certain card i assume."

-n "Bypass the PCI BIOS. i assume so this does not flash any pci adapters installed"


!!!if you get error messages and you dont know what your doing STOP and let someone who does know to do it for you or use WFFlash.exe from leadteks site and stuff!!!

nvflash thing its -b to backup the file, and -f to flash. and if you get errors flashing you can use -5 -6 -f file.rom which will bypass the errors but havent tested this myself. x-bios to change the startups of the bios's screen and such. which is nifty. Nice to have a 2 second show of your screen when you computer shows anything you want to say. like "Choujis computer! equiped with bfg 5950 128mb." and such.. its always cool

you can get the bios's at leadteks main website. and you can always google nvflash or wfflash

ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR ORIGINAL BIOS! IF YOUR FLASHING FAILS YOU CAN ALWAYS DO A BLIND FLASH OR USE A PCI VIDEO CARD

A blind flash! i will explain. if you fail in flashing or accidently restart to soon or what not. you can start up your computer you wont be able to see anything.. KEEP the boot disc in the floppy drive, and let your computer load untell the floppy reads NOTE you wont be able to see anything.

If you have questions go ahead and post them, i read this about every couple hours and daily. * is for alternative methods




NVFlash software

Vivo and Flashing fix. Doesnt always work but worth a shot! For those with Problems.

[lilneily2005]

HI,I am new to overclocking. I have just installed a eVGA 8800 GTS 640 g80 card. My computer is a business dx2200 pentium 4 D duo core with 1.5 ddr and 1.16 TB in 3 hard drives. I just installed the card after disabling the ATI Radeon 200 pci-e card. Scrolling looks strange like a wave across the screen is that normal? I changed the ps from a 250 to a 700wt ps with plenty of fans and extra hookups. No start up diskette only cd and dvd drives. How do you flash the bios on this HP ATI based system?

[Renegade8100]

Originally Posted by lilneily2005

HI,I am new to overclocking. I have just installed a eVGA 8800 GTS 640 g80 card. My computer is a business dx2200 pentium 4 D duo core with 1.5 ddr and 1.16 TB in 3 hard drives. I just installed the card after disabling the ATI Radeon 200 pci-e card. Scrolling looks strange like a wave across the screen is that normal? I changed the ps from a 250 to a 700wt ps with plenty of fans and extra hookups. No start up diskette only cd and dvd drives. How do you flash the bios on this HP ATI based system?

wrong spot, wrong idea. you disable your onboard video, install the latest nvidia drivers from nvidia.com which are 180.48 and reboot the system. you need to install the drivers. this thread is for installing new graphics adapter bios which is NOT where should be.

ps. i actually have friends and family in your town, maybe i can help around christmas lol

[DarkED]

I have a 5900 Ultra 256mb.

So I've flashed the gpu and now I'm the proud owner of a BFGTech FX5950 Ultra. However... it's only reporting 128meg of vram now, in the gpu BIOS and in Windows under adapter properties. This isn't right, it should be 256.

What gives?

[Renegade8100]

probably a fake bios for 128mb users

[DarkED]

Yeah, it was. I got the real bios for the BFG 5950U 256 and it's all good now.

[manci]

Hi, i have an older card from Palit 6800 gs 128ddr3, 128bit, PCI-E, (p/n: ne/6800gxtd11-pm8270) that comes at 450/500 frequencies stock. I tried to overclock using rivatuner - didn't worked, computer stoped responding, after restart i actualy had lower values then the stock ones ??!; tried o few times, same thing. Tried the software from nvidia, that raised my core by 15mhz, but not my memory; in the memory case, trying to rase it even by 10 halted my pc. Any chance of finding a better bios or oc.-ing it better? If the thread is ded please let me know.

[manci]

Anyone?

[Zenophobe]

i think this is basicly dead... no one whats to read 77 pages of posts.. try posting a new topic below

[mike_hammet]

Hi @ll....
I have P5RD2-VM mobo with AMIBios, all specs are in the left side....Should I flash my Bios if I want to use Riva Tunner to overclock my card?
Thanx.