hotrod717 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 So I recently scored a mint Matrix GTX 580. Looking for info or experience with enabling solder pads, recommended GPU Tweak, and driver version. I have 344.11 and GPU Tweak 2.2.1.4 working and enhanced. However, as you can see my voltage is limited. Any help would be appreciated. This card is super mint and clean. Unreal find. Do not see a bios switch. Was this a single bios card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod717 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 From what I can tell, just like Matrix 7970, I need a ln2 bios, shorting pads alone does not unlock voltages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllrkllr88 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I would start by checking out thees two spots: Cold-slow bios here: LINK 580 DC2 Pack (maybe matrix too?) LINK I have never touched this card, but the newer Matrix cards show advanced options in the correct GPU Tweak software once you short the LN2 pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod717 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the response. Yes, I've owned multiple 7970, 290x, 980, and 980ti variants of Matrix. All but the 7970 and 580 are unlocked by solder pads and GPU Tweak. However, the 7970 and 580 can only be fully unlock via bios. The correct GPU Tweak makes a difference and plays a part as well, but, bios is definitely needed on these two cards. I'll try the cold slow and report back. Forgot all about that link to legacy bios'. Thanks. Edited April 13, 2018 by hotrod717 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shar00750 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 mine unlock just with solder peds. you have this post to : 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Pretty sure I had to short the pads on my 580 Matrix to get anywhere with volts and hidden software settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod717 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the response and link. Perfect!! As stated the solder pads alone do not unlock voltage and you need a bios/firmware. Perhaps someone had previously done this for you. - This fourth step is what I perhaps hate the most about this card. To have a really easy bench session, you need to update the firmware to one that has elevated/unlocked voltage, but the firmware seems to be distributed only to those-who-know where to get it. It took me a long time to find the right file (and someone who was okay for this to be updated), but in the spirit of Hipro5-open-sharing, here it is. - Edited April 13, 2018 by hotrod717 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splave Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 found and working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod717 Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Found, but i havent had time to flash and test the card yet. Funny enough, I just got a RMA rejection from EVGA for SLI Finger wear or as they say "damage" on a 1080ti KPE I used 3 times on air.. So losing $1k over a intended function of card has had a effect on my wanting to do more than drown my sorrows. Lol. I initially RMA'd for lose of video, but apparently once they find " damage" they reject automatically without any testing. I explored all option and only thing i can do is have card shipped back. I offered to pay for repair and they said no. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GeorgeStorm Posted April 14, 2018 Members Share Posted April 14, 2018 Ouch and the warranty with EVGA is one of the reasons people like them so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod717 Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 I believe that is changing quickly. They apparently have a new policy that started at the beginning of the year. I hate to be one of "those" people, but everyone i've shown pictures to, can't believe they rejected the RMA, and this may serve as good info for those who buy EVGA products. They can and will reject RMA for anything , but a pristine and new looking card, regardless of its intended use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose83 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) If overclocking u should yourself know to not use warranty bro. I backread your thread and u sure did things out of warranty, the risk of overclocking. I know people that rma delidded chips too, and i hope they never get refound any money. Edited April 14, 2018 by Moose83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod717 Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Moose83 said: If overclocking u should yourself know to not use warranty bro. I backread your thread and u sure did things out of warranty, the risk of overclocking. I know people that rma delidded chips too, and i hope they never get refound any money. I never took the 1080ti KPE on LN2 nor water for that matter. I used it 3 times on air. What are you talking about? If i had ran this card on LN2 and biffed it, it would be a non-issue and wouldnt be posting anything about it. I didnt. Please find any result where i posted running a 1080ti KPE on LN2! Edited April 14, 2018 by hotrod717 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoF Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 We had a special bios and unlock tool for the matrix cards back in the days. Still have 3 of them because they remember me of the best times I had in OC...need to check what I can find in my old software graveyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod717 Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 On 4/17/2018 at 3:02 AM, SoF said: We had a special bios and unlock tool for the matrix cards back in the days. Still have 3 of them because they remember me of the best times I had in OC...need to check what I can find in my old software graveyard. I found what i needed here, in the cold-slow bios thread.It had a tools file. I'm not sure if this card had new firmware flashed or what, but when i installed gpu tweak contained in that folder, i got full control without soldering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod717 Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 Also, Wanted to say EVGA made things right. They misidentified the issue with so I connector with water damage. No kingpin, they stopped manufacture, but New 1080ti and difference in value with EVGA bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splave Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I'd ask for real bucks. Too bad it took a forum campaign to get it done. Not a good look on evga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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