*Note - This file must remain with the utility upon distribution!
Changes in v1.6.1:
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-Added option to Allow NT5 Device Swap
-Added option to enable/disable Dualview Move Desktop Icons
-Fixed overflow bug when jumping to [Strings] section in abnormally long INF files (INF Editor)
-Added option to copy All known resolutions to clipboard (INF Editor)
-Added option(s) to Jump To resolutions, driver date, and version # (INF Editor)
-Now prompts to save upon exiting when contents have changed (INF Editor)
-Added option(s) to view Device IDs and Strings for all current nVidia GPUs (INF Editor)
-Set default focus to the 'Enable All' a.k.a 'Coolbits 3D' button
-Fixed issue with scrollbars not being resized properly (INF Editor)
-Modified and included a README with the utility
About NVTweak:
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NVTweak unlocks many extra options in the NVIDIA control panel/driver, including but not limited to - Overclocking, AGP & Hardware settings, Fan control, Temperature settings, Debugging, Twin View, Video Mixing Renderer, OpenGL 2.0 support, 3D viewer types (for 3D Stereo drivers), and more!
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IMPORTANT!
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This tweak is intended for use with GeForce/Quadro cards and ForceWare 55.xx - 7x.xx 3D Stereo drivers. NVTweak is not fully compatible with Windows 98/Me or driver versions older than 55.xx. If you do happen to run this tweak with older software, you could get errors at startup! To enable full compatibility, you will need to disable the options that are causing issues with your current setup.
NVTweak allows you to operate a graphics card out of normal specifications by overclocking and/or modifying how the driver operates. You should always use the overclocking utility with extreme care! I will not be held responsible for any damage that may result from the improper use of this program.
Installation:
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Download NVTweak.zip and extract the contents to a folder on your hard drive. Double-click the NVTweak.exe file inside and then tweak to your desire. Check your NVIDIA properties (you DO NOT have to exit the program or reboot), and you will see many new configurable options in the NVIDIA control panel. To get to these options, right-click on your desktop and go to 'NVIDIA Display' (Win XP/2003).
Optionally, you can import the Quadro nView profiles using the Desktop Management profile manager. This is found in the NVIDIA control panel under the Desktop Management Profiles tab (screenshot above). Once all of the profiles are imported, use the Desktop Management Wizard to load the profile of your choice. You may be asked to log off and back on again depending on which options you choose.
Uninstall:
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Press the 'Restore Defaults' button on the NVTweak dialog. Once you've done that you can safely remove/delete the program folder from your hard drive. There is no need to use Add/Remove programs at this time.
FAQ (Updated):
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Q. I don't see the temperature settings, is this due to my card?
A. The temp settings panel is only available with cards equipped with thermal sensors. Some cards that I know of have temp sensors are 5700U, 5800U, 5950U, and 6800GT/U. But really it all comes down to the manufacturer. I have seen some 5700 and 5900 without temp sensor, but mainly the cheaper XT/LX/SE versions.
Q. The Fan always on doesn't seem to work.
A. The 'fan always on' option is for cards with the OTES (i.e. 5800U) or similar cooling system in which shuts off in 2d mode. It will force fan on even in 2D mode. Of course this means the fans on the HS/F be designed such a way that this option can work.
Q. I thought it enabled OpenGL 2.0? It doesn't though.
A. OpenGL Shading Language 2.0 can only be enabled on 55.xx and higher ForceWare drivers. It had not yet been implemented in older Detonator or pre 55 ForceWare drivers. 6x.xx drivers are GLSL ready, so enabling this option isn't absolutely necessary.
Q. Why does my Operating System report 2x AGP, but my card is 4x/8x?
A. Ask Microsoft! This is not a Coolbits or NVIDIA driver bug. 3Dmark and/or Sandra still reports 8x AGP.
Thanks to:
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I'd like to give a big thanks to everyone at www.nvnews.net and www.guru3d.com for their help and support. Also, Pieter at www.laptopvideo2go.com, for his time and effort in providing us with the latest NVIDIA drivers with modified INF files. And last but certainly not least, Xavier at rootshell.be for providing me with a free shell account and web hosting services. :)
