ATI 4.10 and Mobility Modder

patje · Oct 15, 2004, 10:14 AM

Hi all,

To get the modded 4.10 files go here:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showpost...7&postcount=24

I'll host the modded 4.11 and 4.12 files as soon as they are done.
And, yes i'm still working on the modtool.

That should work
Patje

apc123 · Oct 15, 2004, 03:54 PM

I have a 320M and this doesn't work for me

When the driver setup program starts I get the same error I always do, "This display driver is not compatible with the display adapter(s) installed in your system."

However now, when I try doing the manual device manager method, I point it to the driver folder and click next, but all it says is "The hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the necessary software."

(Also, does it matter that Windows recognizes the adapter as "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" instead of Radeon IGP 320M before I install the driver?)

patje · Oct 15, 2004, 03:58 PM

No it doens't mather

you did get the messages that the modtool succesfully modded the necessary files right?

cause if you point to the folder where the modded inf resides you should have the igp 320m available.

Stealthy_C · Oct 15, 2004, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patje

Hi all,

There seems to be a tiny problem with cat 4.10 and my tool.
the modding still works, but the driver fails to install on windows XP.

here is a quick workaround:

Before you mod the files, search for the CX_18115.inf in C:\ati\support\blablabl\dirver\2KXP_INF and open it
There is a section called [ATI.MFG.ntx86]
Delete the ".ntx86" so you will get [ATI.MFG]
save the file, the start the modtool.
If you have run the modtool before, delete the C:\ati folder and start over.

That should work
Patje

Patje

Just tried what you said, and it still wont install on my Mobile 9600.

Any suggestions?

patje · Oct 15, 2004, 04:46 PM

no suggestions for now, but working on the new modtool as fast as i can

Stealthy_C · Oct 15, 2004, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patje

no suggestions for now, but working on the new modtool as fast as i can

Take your time

M_A_D · Oct 15, 2004, 05:59 PM

patje, i think you missed this in your description above and therefor the drivers do not install for those people:

the original CX_*.inf:

Code:

[Manufacturer]
%ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86

[ATI.Mfg.NTx86]

the altered CX_*.inf (which you then mod):

Code:

[Manufacturer]
%ATI% = ATI.Mfg

[ATI.Mfg]

hope this helps...

patje · Oct 15, 2004, 06:01 PM

that could very well be it. this proves that i'm overworked.
Thanks for mentioning this buddy.

/i'm off to home and sleep for 48 hours, have a good weekend

apc123 · Oct 15, 2004, 06:23 PM

Yeah the tool modded the file correctly, I checked and the 320M was there. (Which is why i double checked about the vga compatible thing)

edit: thanks M_A_D that worked for me

swalker · Oct 16, 2004, 05:35 AM

Changing

Code:

[Manufacturer]
  %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86

to

Code:

[Manufacturer]
  %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, ATI.Mfg.NTx86

also works around the bug which makes me wonder why ATI chose to only use NTx86 rather than the full ATI.Mfg.NTx86.

patje · Oct 16, 2004, 11:22 AM

Thanks again M_A_D This thread is really usefull as i'm getting a lot mails of people that can't mod the drivers. the advantage is that I now getting an idea of how many people use it

I'll continue to work on the update.
PS: the Direct3D problem will also be solved in the next version

M_A_D · Oct 16, 2004, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patje

PS: the Direct3D problem will also be solved in the next version

bryanb · Oct 16, 2004, 07:13 PM

Anyone having any luck using the mobility modder and 4.10 Catalysts? Even after modding I get a message about my hardware not being supported. I have a Mobility 9600.

Thanks,
Bryan

~~Crash Override~~ · Oct 19, 2004, 02:24 AM

thank god that the Direct3D problem will be fixed

It has been driving me nuts. I've been using Omegas Drivers which while not bad aren't quite the same to me as running official ATi Drivers just with the strings for my M9 tossed in.

Stealthy_C · Oct 19, 2004, 05:16 PM

Read up a few posts...

tdd · Oct 19, 2004, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_A_D

patje, i think you missed this in your description above and therefor the drivers do not install for those people:

the original CX_*.inf:

Code:

[Manufacturer]
%ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86
 
[ATI.Mfg.NTx86]

the altered CX_*.inf (which you then mod):

Code:

[Manufacturer]
%ATI% = ATI.Mfg
 
[ATI.Mfg]

M_A_D,

Do you need to change/alter anything to install the new Omega drivers with the Mobility Modder?

Thanks,

tdd

M_A_D · Oct 19, 2004, 09:59 PM

no, you don't even need to use the mobility modder with the omega drivers...

tdd · Oct 19, 2004, 10:11 PM

Great...thanks for the help, M_A_D

tdd

~~Crash Override~~ · Oct 20, 2004, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthy_C

Read up a few posts...

Fraid I am not getting what you are saying.

I did read through it and I'm not having an issue changing the strings for the registry to get the standard 4.10s to install.

The problem I am having is getting the Direct3D to work which patje has not fixed yet.

Thats why I said thank god he's fixing that as that will be the last problem that I was having using non-omega Catalyst drivers.

stylee · Oct 20, 2004, 05:23 PM

I have a Mobility 9700 under Windows XP, and I have to modify 2 files to have a working installation of the 4.10 Catalyst:

1. File ATI\SUPPORT\wxp-blablabla\Driver\2KXP_INF\CX_18115.inf
change the following:

Code:

  [Manufacturer]
   %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86
  
  [ATI.Mfg.NTx86]

with:

Code:

[Manufacturer]
   %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, ATI.Mfg.NTx86
  
  [ATI.Mfg.NTx86]

2. File ATI\SUPPORT\wxp-blablabla\Driver\2KXP_INF\C2_18115.inf
change the following:

Code:

  [Manufacturer]
    %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86
  
  [ATI.Mfg]

with:

Code:

  [Manufacturer]
     %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, ATI.Mfg.NTx86
   
   [ATI.Mfg.NTx86]

And NOW you can mod using Dhmodtool...

Enjoy

,
Stylee

M_A_D · Oct 20, 2004, 06:01 PM

you shouldn't need to alter the c2_18115.inf since that one is only used by win2k...

stylee · Oct 21, 2004, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_A_D

you shouldn't need to alter the c2_18115.inf since that one is only used by win2k...

I tried to modify only the cx_18115.inf file, but after modding the installation stopped. After changing also the other file, all worked for my 9700 Mobility...

I don't know why

Byez,
Stylee

patje · Oct 22, 2004, 09:31 AM

Guys, thanks for helping eachother out here. The new version of the mod tool is improving but still needs some work done. I'll try to see if I can host the modded files in between. thanks again

patje · Oct 26, 2004, 12:49 PM

Hi guys,

The modtool is not finished yet, but to not keep ya'll waiting to long, I created a zip file which contains the modded files.

here's the deal: you download the catalyst drivers:
wxp-w2k-catalyst-8-062-040929a-018115C.exe (not the package with CCC)

Then you extract the files to the default location: C:\ati\support\....
The ATI Setup will not be able to install the drivers and will quit setup.

Now double click the modded410.exe file you can get from here: NEW FILES ONLINE!
It will default promt to extract the files to C:\ click unzip if you extracted the catalyst files to C:\ati\support\...

If you extracted the catalyst files to example H:\ati\support\... you were either not listening or you just don't have a C:\ drive. IN this case you will have to change the drive letter.

Now when you press unzip, the files will be put in the correct location, prompting to overwrite the existing files. if you do not get prompted to overwrite you probably weren't listening again or something else went wrong.

Now what's in this files??

support for the following cards:

ATI MOBILITY RADEON
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 7500
ATI Mobility Radeon 9000
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP (which is new)
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9800 (which is new)
ATI RADEON MOBILITY IGP 320M
ATI RADEON MOBILITY IGP 330/340M

So lot's will be happy with this i guess.

Ok one more thing, after unzipping and overwriting the files, start the setup from the c:\ati\support\wxp-w2k-catalyst-8-062-040929a-018115C\ folder to install the driver and the control panel.

for those with a radeon mobilty 9200, the card will install as a 9000 but it's still the same as before. people with a 9600 or a 9700 will see that their card might install as a 9600 or 9700 or vice versa, that's because these cards share the same device id but you'll see that it'll work

oh yeah, this set of modded files fixed the direct3d problem for my mobility radeon 9000 so I hope it will fix it for you aswell.

oh yeah and before I forget, these drivers rocK!!

edit: Oh and if you can't resist, there is still a way to donate! just send me a mail

M_A_D · Oct 26, 2004, 03:12 PM

sadly, it doesn't work for me...

i followed your steps to the point, but after the reboot the screen stays black...
i then removed the drivers in safemode... after i did that and rebooted i saw that windows was displaying that my resolution is not optimal and if i want to set it to an optimal resolution automatically (at this time i was at 1400x1050 again)...
so my guess what be that something with the resolutions is messed up...

card is a mobility radeon 9000

patje · Oct 26, 2004, 03:14 PM

i'll have a quick look at it

Edit: must be setting in the [ati2mtag_M9_SoftwareDeviceSettings] section.
Problem is it's working for me. are u using Windows XP? and is your native resolution 1400x1050 ?

M_A_D · Oct 26, 2004, 03:25 PM

yep, xpsp2 and 1400x1050 is native, yes...

patje · Oct 26, 2004, 06:42 PM

M_A_D looks like your not the only one with the problem. I'm gessing it's one of the resolutions that's causing it. If people have trouble when getting a black screen after reboot, restart and goto safe mode and uinstall the drivers. i'm working on a solution.

Patje

topilaajoki · Oct 26, 2004, 07:33 PM

Hi Patje,
- I have a Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo D1840W(mobility 9600, Win XPSP2).
- I'd like to test it on my laptop. Haven't been able to update the driver for a while.
- I even sent you a mail requesting the file.
- is the following still valid?

Quote:

Originally Posted by patje

Hi guys,

The modtool is not finished yet, but to not keep ya'll waiting to long, I created a zip file which contains the modded files.

here's the deal: you download the catalyst drivers:
wxp-w2k-catalyst-8-062-040929a-018115C.exe (not the package with CCC)

Then you extract the files to the default location: C:\ati\support\....
The ATI Setup will not be able to install the drivers and will quit setup.

Now double click the modded410.exe file you can get from here: EDIT: REMOVED THE LINK because it was not working for most people. those who want to test can ask me the file....

patje · Oct 26, 2004, 09:29 PM

Pm sent!

Oct 15, 2004, 10:14 AM	#1
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	ATI 4.10 and Mobility Modder Hi all, To get the modded 4.10 files go here: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showpost...7&postcount=24 I'll host the modded 4.11 and 4.12 files as soon as they are done. And, yes i'm still working on the modtool. That should work Patje __________________ Last edited by patje; Nov 13, 2004 at 09:22 AM.

Oct 15, 2004, 03:58 PM	#3
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	No it doens't mather you did get the messages that the modtool succesfully modded the necessary files right? cause if you point to the folder where the modded inf resides you should have the igp 320m available. __________________

Oct 15, 2004, 04:46 PM	#5
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	no suggestions for now, but working on the new modtool as fast as i can __________________

Oct 15, 2004, 05:59 PM	#7
M_A_D DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	patje, i think you missed this in your description above and therefor the drivers do not install for those people: the original CX_.inf: Code: [Manufacturer] %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86 [ATI.Mfg.NTx86] the altered CX_.inf (which you then mod): Code: [Manufacturer] %ATI% = ATI.Mfg [ATI.Mfg] hope this helps... __________________ "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning." Richard Cook

Oct 15, 2004, 06:01 PM	#8
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	that could very well be it. this proves that i'm overworked. Thanks for mentioning this buddy. /i'm off to home and sleep for 48 hours, have a good weekend __________________

Oct 15, 2004, 03:54 PM	#2
apc123 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I have a 320M and this doesn't work for me When the driver setup program starts I get the same error I always do, "This display driver is not compatible with the display adapter(s) installed in your system." However now, when I try doing the manual device manager method, I point it to the driver folder and click next, but all it says is "The hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the necessary software." (Also, does it matter that Windows recognizes the adapter as "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" instead of Radeon IGP 320M before I install the driver?)

Oct 15, 2004, 06:23 PM	#9
apc123 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Yeah the tool modded the file correctly, I checked and the 320M was there. (Which is why i double checked about the vga compatible thing) edit: thanks M_A_D that worked for me Last edited by apc123; Oct 15, 2004 at 06:36 PM.

Oct 16, 2004, 05:35 AM	#10
swalker DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Changing Code: [Manufacturer] %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86 to Code: [Manufacturer] %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, ATI.Mfg.NTx86 also works around the bug which makes me wonder why ATI chose to only use NTx86 rather than the full ATI.Mfg.NTx86.

Oct 16, 2004, 11:22 AM	#11
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	Thanks again M_A_D This thread is really usefull as i'm getting a lot mails of people that can't mod the drivers. the advantage is that I now getting an idea of how many people use it I'll continue to work on the update. PS: the Direct3D problem will also be solved in the next version __________________

Oct 16, 2004, 07:13 PM	#13
bryanb DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	4.10 and Mobility Modder Anyone having any luck using the mobility modder and 4.10 Catalysts? Even after modding I get a message about my hardware not being supported. I have a Mobility 9600. Thanks, Bryan

Oct 19, 2004, 02:24 AM	#14
~~Crash Override~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,448 Rep Power: 0	thank god that the Direct3D problem will be fixed It has been driving me nuts. I've been using Omegas Drivers which while not bad aren't quite the same to me as running official ATi Drivers just with the strings for my M9 tossed in.

Oct 19, 2004, 05:16 PM	#15
Stealthy_C DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Read up a few posts...

Oct 19, 2004, 09:59 PM	#17
M_A_D DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	no, you don't even need to use the mobility modder with the omega drivers... __________________ "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning." Richard Cook

Oct 19, 2004, 10:11 PM	#18
tdd DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0	Great...thanks for the help, M_A_D tdd __________________ "I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming and in panic like the passengers of his bus."

Oct 20, 2004, 05:23 PM	#20
stylee DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I have a Mobility 9700 under Windows XP, and I have to modify 2 files to have a working installation of the 4.10 Catalyst: 1. File ATI\SUPPORT\wxp-blablabla\Driver\2KXP_INF\CX_18115.inf change the following: Code: [Manufacturer] %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86 [ATI.Mfg.NTx86] with: Code: [Manufacturer] %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, ATI.Mfg.NTx86 [ATI.Mfg.NTx86] 2. File ATI\SUPPORT\wxp-blablabla\Driver\2KXP_INF\C2_18115.inf change the following: Code: [Manufacturer] %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86 [ATI.Mfg] with: Code: [Manufacturer] %ATI% = ATI.Mfg, ATI.Mfg.NTx86 [ATI.Mfg.NTx86] And NOW you can mod using Dhmodtool... Enjoy , Stylee

Oct 20, 2004, 06:01 PM	#21
M_A_D DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	you shouldn't need to alter the c2_18115.inf since that one is only used by win2k... __________________ "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning." Richard Cook

Oct 22, 2004, 09:31 AM	#23
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	Guys, thanks for helping eachother out here. The new version of the mod tool is improving but still needs some work done. I'll try to see if I can host the modded files in between. thanks again __________________

Oct 26, 2004, 12:49 PM	#24
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	Hi guys, The modtool is not finished yet, but to not keep ya'll waiting to long, I created a zip file which contains the modded files. here's the deal: you download the catalyst drivers: wxp-w2k-catalyst-8-062-040929a-018115C.exe (not the package with CCC) Then you extract the files to the default location: C:\ati\support\.... The ATI Setup will not be able to install the drivers and will quit setup. Now double click the modded410.exe file you can get from here: NEW FILES ONLINE! It will default promt to extract the files to C:\ click unzip if you extracted the catalyst files to C:\ati\support\... If you extracted the catalyst files to example H:\ati\support\... you were either not listening or you just don't have a C:\ drive. IN this case you will have to change the drive letter. Now when you press unzip, the files will be put in the correct location, prompting to overwrite the existing files. if you do not get prompted to overwrite you probably weren't listening again or something else went wrong. Now what's in this files?? support for the following cards: ATI MOBILITY RADEON ATI MOBILITY RADEON 7500 ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP (which is new) ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9800 (which is new) ATI RADEON MOBILITY IGP 320M ATI RADEON MOBILITY IGP 330/340M So lot's will be happy with this i guess. Ok one more thing, after unzipping and overwriting the files, start the setup from the c:\ati\support\wxp-w2k-catalyst-8-062-040929a-018115C\ folder to install the driver and the control panel. for those with a radeon mobilty 9200, the card will install as a 9000 but it's still the same as before. people with a 9600 or a 9700 will see that their card might install as a 9600 or 9700 or vice versa, that's because these cards share the same device id but you'll see that it'll work oh yeah, this set of modded files fixed the direct3d problem for my mobility radeon 9000 so I hope it will fix it for you aswell. oh yeah and before I forget, these drivers rocK!! edit: Oh and if you can't resist, there is still a way to donate! just send me a mail __________________ Last edited by patje; Nov 5, 2004 at 09:28 AM.

Oct 26, 2004, 03:12 PM	#25
M_A_D DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	sadly, it doesn't work for me... i followed your steps to the point, but after the reboot the screen stays black... i then removed the drivers in safemode... after i did that and rebooted i saw that windows was displaying that my resolution is not optimal and if i want to set it to an optimal resolution automatically (at this time i was at 1400x1050 again)... so my guess what be that something with the resolutions is messed up... card is a mobility radeon 9000 __________________ "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning." Richard Cook

Oct 26, 2004, 03:14 PM	#26
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	i'll have a quick look at it Edit: must be setting in the [ati2mtag_M9_SoftwareDeviceSettings] section. Problem is it's working for me. are u using Windows XP? and is your native resolution 1400x1050 ? __________________

Oct 26, 2004, 03:25 PM	#27
M_A_D DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	yep, xpsp2 and 1400x1050 is native, yes... __________________ "Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning." Richard Cook

Oct 26, 2004, 06:42 PM	#28
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	M_A_D looks like your not the only one with the problem. I'm gessing it's one of the resolutions that's causing it. If people have trouble when getting a black screen after reboot, restart and goto safe mode and uinstall the drivers. i'm working on a solution. Patje __________________

Oct 26, 2004, 09:29 PM	#30
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 55	Pm sent! __________________