new nVidia driver 185.85 - Custom Resolutions issue

mattsimis · Post by **mattsimis** » 08 May 2009, 15:41

New WHQL certified (which means nothing) driver out today.

The custom res problem (ie no 5040x1050) is now listed as an Open Issue in the Release Notes, only under Vista x64 and GT200 series cards.

GeForce 200 Series: When entering custom resolution values from the Manage Custom Resolutions page, the values are not validated. [524691]

It specifically mentions GT200 cards, maybe Custom Resolutions work on other cards and/or x86 Vista with evey card?

unclebobo · Post by **unclebobo** » 08 May 2009, 17:15

Just installed Windows 7 RC1 build 7100 and previous to that I was using Beta build 7000.

Under the beta version, I ran NVidia Windows 7 beta driver 181.71 and the beta gxm and was able to get 5040x1050 without a problem.

There is a new NVidia beta driver 185.81 so I thought I would install it with RC1 and beta gxm. Unfortunately I couldn't get the wizard to set res at 5040x1050.

I rolled back to 181.71 and re-ran the wizard and I was able to setup 5040x1050 res again np.

I would recommend sticking with 181.71 and beta gxm on Windows 7 versions atm. Anyone else have any luck?

This is also an issue with Windows 7 RC1 client, I know the point release is slightly different, but it seems similiar, and I have gt200 series cards and 64 bit as well. Stick with an earlier working driver for now I would think.

mattsimis · Post by **mattsimis** » 08 May 2009, 23:51

This is also an issue with Windows 7 RC1 client, I know the point release is slightly different, but it seems similiar, and I have gt200 series cards and 64 bit as well. Stick with an earlier working driver for now I would think.

Yeah, saw your other post on it and agree, seems to be the same issue. Annoying that so many bugs (lots of NVCP problems apparently) and completely open issues like this still pass WHQL certification.

mero · Post by **mero** » 09 May 2009, 00:52

I got the same problems! It doesnÂ´t matter if Win 7 or Vista (both x64) is installed! I tried the drivers (185.xx whql and beta) on both OS and always got the same problem!

GXM displays: its not possible to set my resolution, or something like that ( i dont remember what exact expression, but it was the first thing after you got to reboot after setting up GMX)

But with 182.xx nearly everthing went fine! Now I got 5040x1050@57 on both OS.....

In my oppinion its an NV driver issue!!

Tobi

Post by **g00seberry** » 09 May 2009, 01:46

mero, your avatar is far too big in dimensions and filesize. From the profile page ...

...its width can be no greater than 168 pixels, the height no greater than 105 pixels, and the file size no more than 10 KB.

Please change it ASAP, thanks.

LeeNux · Post by **LeeNux** » 28 May 2009, 00:16

Hmm with the 185.85whql its not just 5040x1050 that doesnt work. 4320x900 doesnt either - no problem with the 182.50whql release (both tested on 7rc1 x64 and vista x64), so it really is a driver issue. well it sucks in my opinion, as the ambient occlusion setting is a nice gimmick, especially in source games/mods (playing the beta1 of fakefactorys half-life 2 cinematic mod 10 lately).

MaxDarklighter · Post by **MaxDarklighter** » 28 May 2009, 21:21

Hmm... is 182.50whql the lastest NVidia Drivers that handle TripleHead correctly?

Post by **BHawthorne** » 30 May 2009, 00:10

Hmm... is 182.50whql the lastest NVidia Drivers that handle TripleHead correctly?

Yes

MaxDarklighter · Post by **MaxDarklighter** » 30 May 2009, 20:13

THX :wink:

mattsimis · Post by **mattsimis** » 05 Jun 2009, 02:06

New driver, 186.08, same issue still listed under Known Issues for Vista X64.

GeForce 200 Series: When entering custom resolution values from the Manage
Custom Resolutions page, the values are not validated. [524691]

http://uk.download.nvidia.com/Windows/186.08/186.08_WinVista_GeForce_Release_Notes.pdf

I truely hope Matrox are at least raising the profile of this problem, nVidia have effectively left TH2G dead in the water due to their driver inadequacies. To think it was working and they broke it, months ago and left it broke. :evil:

PS: I will test it myself anyway, I guess.

MaxDarklighter · Post by **MaxDarklighter** » 07 Jun 2009, 03:46

Hmm... u thing nVidia specially make all new drivers unadaptive to TH2GO? Wat is there goal then?

Post by **skipclarke** » 08 Jun 2009, 04:14

I'm still using 182.50 without problem. Other than general performance tweaks, is there a need to update?

davidan · Post by **davidan** » 28 Jun 2009, 01:57

Is there a 182.50 for Windows 7 x64 (64-bit), I am not finding it ....

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