DriverHeaven Mobility Modder V2.1

Zardon · Dec 16, 2004, 06:36 PM

Patje has been hard at work and our latest Mobility modding tool is now available for download. This supports all currently released ATI drivers.

This program modifies certain files from the catalyst set so you can install the latest catalyst set on your laptop.
Ati changed a few lines in their inf's and the previous modtool's could not handle that. Today that is fixed.
Supported cards:

- Mobility Radeon 9600
- Mobility Radeon 9700
- Mobility Radeon 9800
- Mobility Fire GL 9000
- Mobility Radeon 9000
- Mobility Radeon 9200
- Radeon Mobility
- Radeon Mobility 7500
- Radeon Mobility 7800 GL
- IGP 340M /345M
- IGP 320M
- ATI MOBILITY FIRE GL T2

more information and download instructions here

pr0digal jenius · Dec 16, 2004, 06:51 PM

great job patje!

*forwards this thread to all his laptop friends*

Vikingod · Dec 16, 2004, 06:57 PM

Thanks patje, I can't wait to give it a shot.

frankthetank · Dec 16, 2004, 07:48 PM

Um, am I insane, or is the link just to the old 2.0b mod, with no mention of v2.1 anywhere... ???

Louiemaster · Dec 16, 2004, 07:53 PM

Yay! Patje is the best!

frankthetank · Dec 16, 2004, 07:57 PM

This is a joke, right?

XClaude · Dec 16, 2004, 07:57 PM

Awsome! Thanks patje.

Now the question:

Does this do any better patching job than how I just edit the inf file?

If it does, then I guess I will reinstal using this modder, if not then my laziness will take over.

Mr_V · Dec 16, 2004, 08:00 PM

Works like a charm! Thank you Patje!

Zardon · Dec 16, 2004, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankthetank

Um, am I insane, or is the link just to the old 2.0b mod, with no mention of v2.1 anywhere... ???

Hit control refresh on patjes page to force your machine to grab the newest HTML page from the driverheaven server. you or your ISP is caching an old version of the HTML page.

frankthetank · Dec 16, 2004, 08:03 PM

That did it. Never had a problem like that before...

Thanks, and I apologize for my naitivity/newbiness.

Zardon · Dec 16, 2004, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankthetank

That did it. Never had a problem like that before...

Thanks, and I apologize for my naitivity/newbiness.

No need to apologise, as long as its working, enjoy.

vulkan · Dec 16, 2004, 08:31 PM

it works great.. patje.. but i can't set my display resolution to 1280x800..

any ideas?? back to omega for now...

pr0digal jenius · Dec 16, 2004, 08:34 PM

powerstrip allows for custom resolutions, does it not?

XClaude · Dec 16, 2004, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vulkan

it works great.. patje.. but i can't set my display resolution to 1280x800..

any ideas?? back to omega for now...

I have just done the modtool2.1 and i CAN select 1280x800. I don't think patje forgot.

vulkan · Dec 16, 2004, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XClaude

I have just done the modtool2.1 and i CAN select 1280x800. I don't think patje forgot.

can you list the steps you take?

i unstall omega..
reboot..
driver cleaner
reboot
install ati 4.12.. get error msg
run patje's mod tool
mod for 9700
continue to install 4.12
reboot..

cant get 1280x800 in menu..

is there another tool you use?

patje · Dec 16, 2004, 09:07 PM

Glad ya'll seem to like it

I did add that custom resolution for the M10 cards. So if you are still experiencing problems let me know what card you have so I can check it out.
Thanx XClaude for that precious piece of info

studbagel9 · Dec 16, 2004, 09:10 PM

Thanks a million patje

patje · Dec 16, 2004, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by studbagel9

Thanks a million patje

a million bucks?? ahh was worth the shot

M_A_D · Dec 16, 2004, 09:34 PM

great work man!

took me by complete surprise

GregS · Dec 16, 2004, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patje

Glad ya'll seem to like it

I did add that custom resolution for the M10 cards. So if you are still experiencing problems let me know what card you have so I can check it out.
Thanx XClaude for that precious piece of info

Hi Patje, before I clicked your button to go ahead with the install (which works for me now, great going!) I checked the inf file and the custom resolution wasn't in there. I went ahead and added it at the same place but was I not suppose to do that? Is it listed somewhere else in the inf file now?
Thanks for a great job on the tool!

No_Style · Dec 16, 2004, 10:16 PM

Kudos to you Mr. Patje. Thanks

MrBond · Dec 16, 2004, 10:51 PM

Anyone know if 1400x1050 is a valid resolution now? I had problems with that from 4.9 on (I think 4.8 was the last time mobility modder worked successfully).

patje · Dec 16, 2004, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBond

Anyone know if 1400x1050 is a valid resolution now? I had problems with that from 4.9 on (I think 4.8 was the last time mobility modder worked successfully).

What card do you have in your laptop? should be fixed for the 9000

GregS · Dec 16, 2004, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vulkan

it works great.. patje.. but i can't set my display resolution to 1280x800..

any ideas??...

Same here. 1280x800 is not listed under [ati2mtag_M10_SoftwareDeviceSettings]
HKR,, DALNonStandardModesBCD1,

There is a reference to it in the program under
ExtEvent_EnablePolling
DALNonStandardModesBCD2 and the only reference of it that I could tell

patje · Dec 16, 2004, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_A_D

took me by complete surprise

I like your sense of humour bud

patje · Dec 16, 2004, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregS

Same here. 1280x800 is not listed under [ati2mtag_M10_SoftwareDeviceSettings]
HKR,, DALNonStandardModesBCD1,

There is a reference to it in the program under
ExtEvent_EnablePolling
DALNonStandardModesBCD2 and the only reference of it that I could tell

Ok, I'm might be able to check that out tomorrow afternoon. thanks for the info, i'll keep you posted

GregS · Dec 16, 2004, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patje

Ok, I'm might be able to check that out tomorrow afternoon. thanks for the info, i'll keep you posted

No problem, it works for me on (9600) when I place it under here
ati2mtag_M10_SoftwareDeviceSettings]
HKR,, DALNonStandardModesBCD1,

I really do like the way it automates the install now. Couldn't get it to work that way for me on the last modder 2.0 version.

highkick · Dec 17, 2004, 12:53 AM

Patje, I'm about ready to use your modder for the first time. I own 2 laptops, one runs at 1400 x 1050 resolution, the other one at 1280 x 800 resolution.

I will wait for confirmation that these resolutions on the 9600 Pro Mobility graphics chip are availabe.

By the way, can anyone tell me if the ATI power savings features will be enabled with these modded drivers, and whether DVD playback, sleep mode/hibernation works correctly? One of my laptops was updated with Omega drivers and is only 6 months old, yet the battery life seems significanlty less than it did 6 months ago ( fyi: I have fully drained the battery and recharged it fully several times).

Thanks in advance....

sk8caliguy00 · Dec 17, 2004, 01:05 AM

I just installed this on my radeon 9000 mobility but when i look in settings, advanced, there are no ati tabs just regular windows tabs. also i dont see the ccc and i downloaded the bigger of the 2 install files.

edit: ok i installed the ccc but it wont launch it shows the logo and then goes away.

GregS · Dec 17, 2004, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk8caliguy00

I

edit: ok i installed the ccc but it wont launch it shows the logo and then goes away.

Do you have microsoft .Net 1.1 or 2.0 beta installed? Check in your add/remove programs for a listing to see.

edit: Someone else my have to chime in here. after thinkin about it, I'm a thinkin CCC is presently for 9500 and above. Not sure though

Dec 16, 2004, 06:36 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	DriverHeaven Mobility Modder V2.1 Patje has been hard at work and our latest Mobility modding tool is now available for download. This supports all currently released ATI drivers. This program modifies certain files from the catalyst set so you can install the latest catalyst set on your laptop. Ati changed a few lines in their inf's and the previous modtool's could not handle that. Today that is fixed. Supported cards: - Mobility Radeon 9600 - Mobility Radeon 9700 - Mobility Radeon 9800 - Mobility Fire GL 9000 - Mobility Radeon 9000 - Mobility Radeon 9200 - Radeon Mobility - Radeon Mobility 7500 - Radeon Mobility 7800 GL - IGP 340M /345M - IGP 320M - ATI MOBILITY FIRE GL T2 more information and download instructions here

Dec 16, 2004, 07:53 PM	#5
Louiemaster Masto Commando Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Don't worry about it unless your a stalker. Posts: 295 Rep Power: 0	Yay! Patje is the best! __________________ Lets blow this popsicle stand!

Dec 16, 2004, 08:00 PM	#8
Mr_V DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Works like a charm! Thank you Patje! __________________ Pegasus AMD-64 3400+ Mobility Radeon 9700 128 Mb DDRAM (drivers of 27/01/2004, v6.14.10.6422)

Dec 16, 2004, 09:07 PM	#16
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 66	Glad ya'll seem to like it I did add that custom resolution for the M10 cards. So if you are still experiencing problems let me know what card you have so I can check it out. Thanx XClaude for that precious piece of info __________________

Dec 16, 2004, 09:10 PM	#17
studbagel9 Rolling the Hard Six Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lock Haven, PA Posts: 767 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Thanks a million patje __________________

Dec 16, 2004, 06:51 PM	#2
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	great job patje! forwards this thread to all his laptop friends

Dec 16, 2004, 06:57 PM	#3
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Thanks patje, I can't wait to give it a shot.

Dec 16, 2004, 07:48 PM	#4
frankthetank DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Um, am I insane, or is the link just to the old 2.0b mod, with no mention of v2.1 anywhere... ???

Dec 16, 2004, 07:57 PM	#6
frankthetank DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	This is a joke, right?

Dec 16, 2004, 07:57 PM	#7
XClaude DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 0	Awsome! Thanks patje. Now the question: Does this do any better patching job than how I just edit the inf file? If it does, then I guess I will reinstal using this modder, if not then my laziness will take over.

Dec 16, 2004, 08:03 PM	#10
frankthetank DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	That did it. Never had a problem like that before... Thanks, and I apologize for my naitivity/newbiness.

Dec 16, 2004, 08:31 PM	#12
vulkan DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	it works great.. patje.. but i can't set my display resolution to 1280x800.. any ideas?? back to omega for now...

Dec 16, 2004, 08:34 PM	#13
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	powerstrip allows for custom resolutions, does it not?

Dec 16, 2004, 09:34 PM	#19
M_A_D DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	great work man! took me by complete surprise __________________ "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

Dec 16, 2004, 10:16 PM	#21
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Kudos to you Mr. Patje. Thanks __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Dec 16, 2004, 10:51 PM	#22
MrBond DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Anyone know if 1400x1050 is a valid resolution now? I had problems with that from 4.9 on (I think 4.8 was the last time mobility modder worked successfully). __________________ Download Mozilla: http://www.mozilla.org Dell 600m 64MB MR9000

Dec 17, 2004, 12:53 AM	#28
highkick DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 74 Rep Power: 0	Patje, I'm about ready to use your modder for the first time. I own 2 laptops, one runs at 1400 x 1050 resolution, the other one at 1280 x 800 resolution. I will wait for confirmation that these resolutions on the 9600 Pro Mobility graphics chip are availabe. By the way, can anyone tell me if the ATI power savings features will be enabled with these modded drivers, and whether DVD playback, sleep mode/hibernation works correctly? One of my laptops was updated with Omega drivers and is only 6 months old, yet the battery life seems significanlty less than it did 6 months ago ( fyi: I have fully drained the battery and recharged it fully several times). Thanks in advance.... __________________ ATI 9600 Pro (Retail BBA) Last edited by highkick; Dec 17, 2004 at 01:32 AM.

Dec 17, 2004, 01:05 AM	#29
sk8caliguy00 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I just installed this on my radeon 9000 mobility but when i look in settings, advanced, there are no ati tabs just regular windows tabs. also i dont see the ccc and i downloaded the bigger of the 2 install files. edit: ok i installed the ccc but it wont launch it shows the logo and then goes away. Last edited by sk8caliguy00; Dec 17, 2004 at 01:13 AM.