NVIDIA "Maxwell" and "Pascal" graphics architectures introduced support for modern display connectivity to keep up with the breakneck pace at which display resolutions are scaling up. The two introduce support for DisplayPort 1.4 and 1.3, however the implementation is less than perfect. Some of the newer monitors that leverage DisplayPort 1.4 or 1.3 standards don't function as designed on "Maxwell" (GeForce GTX 900 series) and "Pascal" (GeForce 10-series) graphics cards, with users reporting a range of bugs from blank screens until the operating system loads, to frozen boot sequences.Unfortunately, these issues cannot be fixed by driver updates, and require graphics card BIOS updates. Luckily, you won't be at the mercy of lethargic AIC partners looking to limit their warranty claims by going slow on BIOS updates, or NVFlash rocket-science. NVIDIA released a tool which can detect if your graphics card needs the update, and then updates the BIOS for you, from within Windows. The app first unloads your driver, and flashes your graphics card BIOS (a process which must not be interrupted, lest you end up with an expensive brick).We have confirmation that the tool is intended for both reference-design and custom-design graphics cards.

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#1 natr0n

I would advice lurkers/non tpu members to not use this if you don't need it/have any problems or don't use display port at all. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 9:09 Reply

#2 the54thvoid

Found this description on PC Gamer.



'Nvidia's tool doesn't update your graphics card's video BIOS, so you won't see a change in tools like GPU-Z after applying it. Instead, it checks the firmware for the UEFI GOP (graphics output protocol).

It also reapplies the current video BIOS during the firmware check, so if you're using a custom or modified BIOS, you should avoid running this tool, as you could run into issues.' Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 9:49 Reply

#3 kloky

nvidia.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000024200



In the lik above are mentioned more cards, not only the founders edition cards. In the lik above are mentioned more cards, not only the founders edition cards. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 10:00 Reply

#4 Jstn7477

I've had these issues for a few years with my Acer G257HU... it's a shame it took them so long to acknowledge this. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 10:15 Reply

#5 dorsetknob

"YOUR RMA REQUEST IS CON-REFUSED" Spoiler: well Giga for one but take your pick

Your RMA request has been Refused because your Bios was flashed ( not flashed as Required ) without Our Approval

Thank you for your custom Liquid Gold for Company's likeYour RMA request has been Refused because your Bios was flashed ( not flashed as Required ) without Our ApprovalThank you for your custom Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 10:16 Reply

#6 bug

We're unsure if the tool works only on reference-design "Founder's Edition" Because there are so many Founder's Edition Maxwells out there :wtf:

This probably includes a BIOS flash that works on reference design cards. But hearing it straight from Nvidia would be nice. Having it clearly stated in a readme that comes with the tool would be even nicer, but that ship has sailed. Because there are so many Founder's Edition Maxwells out there :wtf:This probably includes a BIOS flash that works on reference design cards. But hearing it straight from Nvidia would be nice. Having it clearly stated in a readme that comes with the tool would be even nicer, but that ship has sailed. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 10:31 Reply

#7 londiste

Nvidia Specs DisplayPort 1.2 Certified, DisplayPort 1.3/1.4 Ready. I suppose now we know why DP 1.3/1.4 support has been with an asterisk on Nvidia's specs pages: Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 10:35 Reply

#8 bug

londiste I suppose now we know why DP 1.3/1.4 support has been with an asterisk on Nvidia's specs pages: The problem was, while the DP1.3/1.4 specs were finalized, the certification process wasn't.

For this reason, AMD also lists the RX480 as "DisplayPort 1.3/1.4 Ready": The problem was, while the DP1.3/1.4 specs were finalized, the certification process wasn't.For this reason, AMD also lists the RX480 as "DisplayPort 1.3/1.4 Ready": www.amd.com/en-us/products/graphics/radeon-rx-series/radeon-rx-480 Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 10:45 Reply

#9 MATx

I update my MSI GeForce GTX 980 GAMING and works fine. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 10:50 Reply

#10 Assimilator

the54thvoid Found this description on PC Gamer.



'Nvidia's tool doesn't update your graphics card's video BIOS, so you won't see a change in tools like GPU-Z after applying it. Instead, it checks the firmware for the UEFI GOP (graphics output protocol).

It also reapplies the current video BIOS during the firmware check, so if you're using a custom or modified BIOS, you should avoid running this tool, as you could run into issues.' How could reflashing the current BIOS cause issues? How could reflashing the current BIOS cause issues? Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 12:29 Reply

#11 Dark_Phoenix

I ran this on my system with an Asus Strix GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and it worked without an issue and updated my bios.



No issues reported Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 12:36 Reply

#12 bug

Assimilator How could reflashing the current BIOS cause issues? If you have a custom BIOS and reflash with a generic one, the problem would be obvious. But that doesn't seem to be the case here. If you have a custom BIOS and reflash with a generic one, the problem would be obvious. But that doesn't seem to be the case here. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 12:46 Reply

#13 The Quim Reaper

If ever a piece of software was designed to brick your system....this is it.



Will Not Touch. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 12:53 Reply

#14 Exceededgoku

I've replaced hundreds of video cables trying to figure out what the problem was, this is a very welcome update.



Just updated both my 1080Ti's through the tool so now maybe I can move away from HDMI (which has worked okay until now just without HDR at 4K). Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 13:10 Reply

#15 Flanker

Still using HDMI. Lucky I won't need to bother. Seems to work fine for most people though Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 13:26 Reply

#16 newtekie1

Semi-Retired Folder I ran it on my 1080Ti Strix and it worked perfectly. I don't even think this messes with the BIOS at all. It just updated the UEFI GOP section of the firmware, which is separate from the main BIOS. That's why it is a universal tool. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 13:44 Reply

#17 Regeneration

NGOHQ.COM The update will not work on modded BIOSes. You'll have to flash an original rom, apply the update, and remod it again. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 13:59 Reply

#18 TheGuruStud

londiste I suppose now we know why DP 1.3/1.4 support has been with an asterisk on Nvidia's specs pages: Kinda reminds me of DX12 support LOL Kinda reminds me of DX12 support LOL Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 14:04 Reply

#19 Cybrnook2002





My 1080ti kingpin's, no issue (so far). Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 14:15 Reply

#20 RH92

I would advise to anyone who has standard bios to make the update regardless ! Just updated mine ( even tho i had not issues with DP ) it takes literally just a few seconds so i don't see why you shouldn't. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 14:39 Reply

#21 Captain_Tom

natr0n I would advice lurkers/non tpu members to not use this if you don't need it/have any problems or don't use display port at all. And in the future you can completely avoid problems like these if you don't buy from companies with horrific software. And in the future you can completely avoid problems like these if you don't buy from companies with horrific software. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 16:14 Reply

#22 ExV6k

It says there are no required updates for my GTX 1060 3GB (a Gigabyte one). Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 16:31 Reply

#23 TheinsanegamerN

Captain_Tom And in the future you can completely avoid problems like these if you don't buy from companies with horrific software. That's not helpful, because that means you can never buy a GPU ever again. AMD's drivers are hardly any better then nvidias, and often fall behind. And dont even get me started on intels. That's not helpful, because that means you can never buy a GPU ever again. AMD's drivers are hardly any better then nvidias, and often fall behind. And dont even get me started on intels. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 16:39 Reply

#24 ShurikN







Wasn't planning on updating anyway, just wanted to see if anything is available. Wasn't planning on updating anyway, just wanted to see if anything is available. Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 16:42 Reply

#25 Captain_Tom

TheinsanegamerN That's not helpful, because that means you can never buy a GPU ever again. AMD's drivers are hardly any better then nvidias, and often fall behind. And dont even get me started on intels. I was mostly just poking fun, but what you said isn't true - Nvidia does have twice as many crashes per capita as AMD has.



Don't get me wrong, my drivers from both AMD and Nvidia have been great for ME lately; but I do remember having non-stop issues with Fermi drivers... I was mostly just poking fun, but what you said isn't true - Nvidiahaveas many crashes per capita as AMD has.Don't get me wrong, my drivers from both AMD and Nvidia have been great for ME lately; but I do remember having non-stop issues with Fermi drivers... Posted on Jun 8th 2018, 16:52 Reply