How to Install (Native) NVIDIA Drivers on M2A

Post by **TVHD** » Mon May 27, 2024 2:28 am

How to Install Native NVIDIA Drivers on M2A
1. Target:
My target is still, to be able to complete a standard windows installation based on Microsoft localized ISO-files only.
using Windows11 Pro, 26100.712 (24H2)
2. Preparation:
a. Identify the Hardware-ID of your card, which is independent of an already installed driver and shows also in case of “Microsoft Basic Display Adapter”:
Attachment 1) How to Install Native NVIDIA Drivers on M2A.png
b. Download “GeForce Game Ready-Driver”:
552.44-notebook-win10-win11-64bit-international-dch-whql.exe
c. Extract this archive to C:/NVIDIA (e.g. using WinRAR 7.01)
d. Run a PowerShell-Window as Administrator to turn the “test mode” on:
bcdedit /set testsigning on
e. reboot
3. Patch
a. cd C:/NVIDIA/Display.Driver
b. Identify the .inf-file containing appropriate Hardware-IDs
c. I found C:/NVIDIA/Display.Driver/nvtfig.inf
Add your card to relevant section 1:
NVIDIA_DEV.249C.1148.1D05 = "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU"
NVIDIA_DEV.249C.1194.1D05 = "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU"
NVIDIA_DEV.249C.119A.1D05 = "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU"
NVIDIA_DEV.249C.119F.1D05 = "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU"
NVIDIA_DEV.249C.120F.1D05 = "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU"
NVIDIA_DEV.249C.10DE.10DE = "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU"
Add your card to relevant section 2:
%NVIDIA_DEV.2460.1219.1D05% = Section042, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_2460&SUBSYS_12191D05
%NVIDIA_DEV.249C.10DE.10DE% = Section043, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_249C&SUBSYS_000010DE
%NVIDIA_DEV.249C.1114.1D05% = Section043, PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_249C&SUBSYS_11141D05
d. Save the modified C:/NVIDIA/Display.Driver/nvtfig.inf
4. Install
a. Execute C:/NVIDIA/setup.exe
Attachment 2) How to Install Native NVIDIA Drivers on M2A.png
b. Run a PowerShell-Window as Administrator to turn the “test mode” off:
bcdedit /set testsigning off
c. Reboot

5. Fail:
Attachment 3) How to Install Native NVIDIA Drivers on M2A.png
Attachment 4) How to Install Native NVIDIA Drivers on M2A.png

Obviously my current knowledge is limited, and additional contribution is needed and welcome.

Post by **pausenklaus** » Tue May 28, 2024 5:34 am

Great writeup. Thank you! Did you see any performance gains with the native driver?

Post by **TVHD** » Tue May 28, 2024 10:23 am

The errors shown in attachments 3) and 4) lead to an NVIDIA GPU without function.
The full graphic load is operated by the iGPU.

I couldn't find a simple solution to solve error (code 43).
I'm hoping for a contribution by an user with expertise on this topic.

Or: An updated taylored driver provided by @barry777

Currently I'm avoiding my (new) 24H2 installation and enjoy the 23H2 installation provided with the M2A.

Post by **Gabe** » Tue May 28, 2024 6:04 pm

TVHD wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 10:23 am Currently I'm avoiding my (new) 24H2 installation and enjoy the 23H2 installation provided with the M2A.

Especially since 24H2 is still only beta.

Post by **TVHD** » Tue May 28, 2024 6:29 pm

Gabe wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 6:04 pm Especially since 24H2 is still only beta.

Since beginning of April there are (most probably leaked by Lenovo sources) LTSC versions
like "26100.1.240331-1.435.ge_release_CLIENT_ENTERPRISES_OEM_x64FRE_en-us.iso"
and "26100 1 240331-1435 ge release CLIENT ENTERPRISES OEM x64FRE DE-DE.ISO" available.

https://www.deskmodder.de/blog/2024/04/ ... gesickert/

Post by **pausenklaus** » Wed May 29, 2024 10:19 am

I've also seen 24H2 pop up in RMM and on-site update management tools like WSUS. And it was definitely not labeled as a preview release. I guess they released it with this months patches but not every device will request it.

Post by **Gabe** » Wed May 29, 2024 5:41 pm

pausenklaus wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 10:19 am I've also seen 24H2 pop up in RMM and on-site update management tools like WSUS. And it was definitely not labeled as a preview release. I guess they released it with this months patches but not every device will request it.

It's a pre-release build, meaning it's still in the testing phase.

Post by **pausenklaus** » Wed May 29, 2024 7:41 pm

Gabe wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 5:41 pm
pausenklaus wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 10:19 am I've also seen 24H2 pop up in RMM and on-site update management tools like WSUS. And it was definitely not labeled as a preview release. I guess they released it with this months patches but not every device will request it.
It's a pre-release build, meaning it's still in the testing phase.

Yeah i just checked again out of curiosity. It is a preview build. Thanks for clarifying

Post by **TVHD** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 12:37 am

Meanwhile Barry has published the (modified by “Tcleehcd Corporation”) driver "551.76-nb-1234x-win10-win11-64bit-20240308.exe"

I've decided to use this driver in two alternate installations of w11 (24H2) I'm operating on my M2A besides of the 23H2 installation provided by CYX.
Main reason: Additional work on a 23H2-installation is not useful, because I presume @barry777 will publish the default installation in this forum.

The status of 24H2 is explained best by "Copilot" (i.e. Source: Conversation with Copilot, 5/29/2024):
I’ve asked MS AI Copilot about the leaked “Windows 11 Build 26100.1 LTSC”, and the hyperlinks following are part of Copilot’s answer:

“Yes, there are reports of a leaked version of **Windows 11 Build 26100.1 LTSC** (Long Term Servicing Channel). This version was apparently leaked online before its official release¹. Microsoft is expected to officially release the **Windows 11 24H2 LTSC** in the fall, but insiders and interested users already have the opportunity to test the leaked version in a virtual machine¹. The LTSC version is known for coming without many pre-installed apps and focusing on stability and long-term support¹.
Please note that downloading and using leaked software versions carries risks and may violate copyright laws. It is always safer to wait for the official release from Microsoft.”

(1) Windows 11 24H2 26100.1 LTSC ISO leaked. https://www.deskmodder.de/blog/2024/04/ ... gesickert/
(2) Windows 11 24H2 26100 ISO / ESD (German, English). https://www.deskmodder.de/blog/2024/04/ ... h-english/
(3) Latest ISO Windows 11 LTSC 24H2 2024 26100.1 Free Download https://tinhte.vn/thread/tai-iso-window ... t.3775797/
(4) Windows 11 24H2 will be LTSC, Enterprise LTSC Build 26100.1 ... - Winaero. https://winaero.com/windows-11-24h2-wil ... dy-leaked/
(5) Download Windows 11 v24H2 LTSC build 26100.1 ISO for free. https://minhpc.com/download-windows-11- ... ro-ri.html
(6) undefined. https://t1p.de/88463
(7) undefined. https://t1p.de/woz2u
(8) undefined. https://archive.org/details/windows-11- ... -ltsc-24h2

Following you'll find attached files describing a "new" installation of “Tcleehcd Corporation” driver 551.76 and an upgrade-installation.