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AthlonXP1800
03-03-06, 02:33 PM
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/chipsets/display/20060302124238.html

Recently web-site Ngohq.com has modified this patch to make SLI work on all platforms that support two PEG x16 slots.

“We’ve managed to rip the installer and to create a modified version of the SLI patch that allows you to use it with every motherboard. We couldn’t do in-depth testing on other chipsets, but if the rumors are true then it should definitely work. Feel free to use it at your own risk, and please post the results in our forums. Remember, this is a modified version and is not supported by Asrock, ULi or Nvidia,” said an administrator of the web-site who called himself Regeneration.

Theoretically, the patch should allow SLI work on mainboards based on ATI Radeon Express CrossFire Edition chipsets (RD480, RD580), Intel 955X/975X, Nvidia nForce4 Ultra/4x for AMD and Intel processors, Via K8T900 as well as Uli Electronics’ M1697 core-logic.

The patch that works under Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP can be downloaded here. It should be executed and afterwards users will have to restart their computers twice. The patch can be uninstalled from Control Panel. The patch is not officially supported by Nvidia Corp. or any other core-logic designer or software maker.

That very interesting, let see if anyone got ATI chipset motherboard and have 2 Nvidia SLI cards to test with modified patch to see if SLI work on Crossfire. :)

I read all the posts at NGOHQ forum, one member Lambada confirmed the patch worked with ASUS A8R motherboard, I think that ATI chipset.

Mr_LoL
03-03-06, 02:48 PM
Well i have applied the patch to my lanparty ultra d mobo. All i need now is 2 7900gt's and an sli bridge. If it doesnt work, i'll just do the hardmod.

Redeemed
03-03-06, 02:49 PM
Yup, that is a X-Fire board alright. If this patch becomes universal, as in it will work practically with any dual x16 setup, then I wonder how nVidia will respond- yay or nay?

Mr_LoL
03-03-06, 02:56 PM
the patch was released by uli who are now owned by nvidia so who knows. If it means nvidia selling more cards i dont think they will care.