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NVIDIA Releases Firmware Update Tool To Support DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.4 Displays
Nvidia is now allowing you to update GPUs with a firmware to enable HDR color accuracy. That might come in pretty handy for people who are on the lookout for the upcoming ACER/ASUS HDR Gsync 144hz monitors.
The firmware allows 10 and 12 bit per channel signal output when an HDR “signal” is detected. The DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.4 specifications provide enhanced display capabilities. To ensure compatibility with these specifications, an update to the NVIDIA graphics firmware may be required. Without the update, systems that are connected to a DisplayPort 1.3 / 1.4 monitor could experience blank screens on boot until the operating system loads, or could experience a hang on boot.
Applicable Graphics Cards
NVIDIA TITAN Series:
- TITAN X (Maxwell), TITAN X (Pascal), TITAN XP
GeForce 10 Series:
- GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 1050, GTX 1050Ti, GTX 1060, GTX 1070, GTX 1070Ti, GTX 1080, GTX 1080Ti
GeForce 900 Series:
- GeForce GTX 950, GTX 950Ti, GTX 960, GTX 970, GTX 980, GTX 980Ti
GeForce 700 Series:
- GeForce GTX 745, GTX 750, GTX 750Ti
Quadro Series:
- Quadro GP100, Quadro P6000, Quadro P5000, Quadro P4000, Quadro P2000, Quadro P1000, Quadro P620, Quadro P600, Quadro P400, Quadro M6000 24GB, Quadro M6000, Quadro M5000, Quadro M4000, Quadro M2000, Quadro K2200, Quadro K1200, Quadro K620, NVS 810
NVIDIA has created a downloadable tool which will detect whether the firmware update is needed, and if needed, give the user the option to update it. This update only applies to the graphics cards listed above. For desktop systems, please follow the link below to download the NVIDIA Graphics Firmware Update Tool.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nv-uefi-update.html
Installation - I've walked through the setup processes. Have a peek at the screenshots below as to what you can expect.
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#5554080 Posted on: 06/06/2018 02:51 PM
I'm getting a 404 error when I try to download the file itself from the Nvidia site linked here. Is this just me or are they down now for some reason?
Update: I was able to download with Firefox, but not with Chrome or Edge. Just in case anyone else runs into the same problem I did.
Update 2: Both of the cards that needed the bios fix were successfully updated.
I'm getting a 404 error when I try to download the file itself from the Nvidia site linked here. Is this just me or are they down now for some reason?
Update: I was able to download with Firefox, but not with Chrome or Edge. Just in case anyone else runs into the same problem I did.
Update 2: Both of the cards that needed the bios fix were successfully updated.
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#5554095 Posted on: 06/06/2018 03:40 PM
I assume this only modifies a part of the firmware? Because 3rd-party boards have different firmwares (factory OCing, different fan speeds and whatnot.)
And can you roll back if something doesn't work correctly after the update?
I would like to know the answer to this also as my MSI factory OC 980Ti says I have an update.
I assume this only modifies a part of the firmware? Because 3rd-party boards have different firmwares (factory OCing, different fan speeds and whatnot.)
And can you roll back if something doesn't work correctly after the update?
I would like to know the answer to this also as my MSI factory OC 980Ti says I have an update.
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#5554111 Posted on: 06/06/2018 03:59 PM
Buy a lousy LCD screen size 29 "- / +
Today is a joke.
you have QLED 55/65 " 4K + 1080P120FPS
FreeSync +VA panl + HDR 2000nits + 15ms in the game mode. It is expected to be “less than 7 ms” in VRR mode.+
HDR (HDR10, HDR10+, HLG) + ++++
Buy a lousy LCD screen size 29 "- / +
Today is a joke.
you have QLED 55/65 " 4K + 1080P120FPS
FreeSync +VA panl + HDR 2000nits + 15ms in the game mode. It is expected to be “less than 7 ms” in VRR mode.+
HDR (HDR10, HDR10+, HLG) + ++++
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#5554128 Posted on: 06/06/2018 04:46 PM
Uhkay, it's updated.
Computer didn't break.
I'm still lonely and miserable.
This wasn't the miracle cure for all life's problems. Sad.
Uhkay, it's updated.
Computer didn't break.
I'm still lonely and miserable.
This wasn't the miracle cure for all life's problems. Sad.
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The big feature of HDMI 2.1 is increased bandwidth so we can finally do 4k@60Hz 10/12-bit (or even higher refresh) without quality loss. You can't patch that into firmware - well, unless their HDMI transceivers are already designed for much higher bandwidth then HDMI 2.0 uses, but I personally doubt that.
I just hope the next gen of cards comes with full HDMI 2.1 support, that would be enough for me. It would suck if they don't include it yet just because no TVs support it yet. Someone has to do the first step, so don't lag behind NVIDIA!