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What is DIYeGPU-Setup and How to Use It?

If you are looking for a way to improve your laptop's graphics performance, you might have heard of external graphics cards (eGPUs). These are devices that allow you to connect a desktop graphics card to your laptop via a special adapter, such as an ExpressCard slot or a Thunderbolt port. However, setting up an eGPU is not always easy, as you might encounter various compatibility issues, such as Windows error 12, PCI Express slot security, or Nvidia Optimus. That's where DIYeGPU-Setup comes in handy.

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DIYeGPU-Setup is a menu-driven software that helps you configure your laptop and eGPU adapter for optimal performance and functionality. It is created by nando4, an eGPU expert who has been involved with eGPUs since 2009. DIYeGPU-Setup is distributed only from eGPU.io, where you can purchase it for US$15 and get installation instructions, context-sensitive help, and expert support from the software's creator.

Why Do You Need DIYeGPU-Setup?

DIYeGPU-Setup is a versatile software that can solve many common eGPU problems and enhance your eGPU experience. Some of the features and benefits of DIYeGPU-Setup are:

It can fix Windows error 12, which occurs when Windows cannot allocate enough resources for your eGPU. DIYeGPU-Setup can perform PCI compaction, which rearranges the PCI devices in your system to free up resources for your eGPU.

It can set the PCIe link speed for your eGPU, which affects the bandwidth and performance of your eGPU. DIYeGPU-Setup can set the link speed to PCIe 1.1 Gen1 (2.5GT/s) or PCIe 2.0 Gen2 (5GT/s), depending on your laptop's CPU and eGPU adapter.

It can detect your eGPU in a pre-boot environment, which allows you to access the BIOS settings of your eGPU and use it with legacy operating systems.

It can load a DSDT override, which is a custom modification of your laptop's ACPI table that allows you to use more than 4GB of memory with your eGPU. DIYeGPU-Setup can load the DSDT override without engaging Windows test signing mode, which can cause security issues.

It can disable a dGPU in a hybrid graphics system, which is a laptop that has both an integrated graphics card (iGPU) and a discrete graphics card (dGPU). Disabling the dGPU can free up resources for your eGPU and activate Nvidia Optimus, which allows you to use your iGPU's display output with your eGPU's processing power.

It can initialize a Nvidia video card prior to Windows boot, which prevents hang/BSOD on startup or error 43 in device manager. This eliminates the need for a standby, attach, resume procedure to overcome this problem.

It can use higher performance PCIe links for your eGPU, such as x1E/x2E/x2/x4, depending on your laptop's CPU and eGPU adapter. These links can increase the bandwidth and performance of your eGPU compared to the standard x1 link.

How to Use DIYeGPU-Setup?

To use DIYeGPU-Setup, you will need the following items:

A laptop with an ExpressCard slot or a Thunderbolt port.

An eGPU adapter, such as the EXP GDC Beast v8.5 or the Razer Core X.

An external graphics card, such as the Zotac GTX 1060 mini 6GB or any other card that fits your adapter and power supply.

A power supply unit (PSU) for your eGPU adapter and graphics card.

A monitor or a TV to connect to your eGPU.

A USB flash drive with at least 4GB of storage space.

A copy of DIYeGPU-Setup 1.35, which you can purchase from here.

To use DIYeGPU-Setup, follow these steps:

Prepare your USB flash drive by creating a bootable USB drive with DIYeGPU-Setup 1.35 on it. You can use Rufus, a free tool for creating bootable USB drives, to do this. Extract DIYeGPU-Setup-110b5.exe to the root of your USB flash drive. You should see a folder called eGPU on your USB flash drive.

Configure your laptop's BIOS settings to enable eGPU support. You will need to enable PCI Express Power Management and disable PCI Express x16 Power Saving Mode in the Advanced tab, disable PCI Express Slot Security for the slot that corresponds to your ExpressCard slot or Thunderbolt port in the Security tab, enable Legacy Support and disable Secure Boot in the Boot tab, and save changes and exit.

Connect your eGPU and boot from your USB flash drive with DIYeGPU-Setup 1.35 on it. You will see a menu with various options for configuring your eGPU. You can use the arrow keys and Enter key to navigate the menu and select options. You can also press F1 over any menu item to get context-sensitive help.

Select Option 1: Load startup.bat via config file if present or otherwise select Option 2: Configure PCI compaction at startup.bat menu if using mPCIe/EC/M2 interface or Option 3: Configure PCI Reset Delay at startup.bat menu if using Thunderbolt interface. This will perform PCI compaction or PCI reset delay for your eGPU depending on your interface type.

Select Option 4: Test run startup.bat via config file if present or otherwise select Option 5: Run startup.bat via interactive menu at startup.bat menu. This will run startup.bat file which will configure various settings for your eGPU such as link speed, DSDT override, dGPU disabling, etc.

Select Option 6: Chainload mbr at startup.bat menu if using MBR partition scheme or Option 7: Chainload EFI shell at startup.bat menu if using GPT partition scheme on your laptop's hard drive. This will chainload to Windows boot manager and allow you to boot into Windows with your eGPU configured.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up your eGPU with DIYeGPU-Setup 1.35. You can now enjoy improved graphics performance on your laptop with your external graphics card.

What are the Advantages of Using DIYeGPU-Setup?

Using DIYeGPU-Setup can bring many benefits to your laptop and eGPU setup. Some of the advantages are:

It can increase your laptop's graphics performance by allowing you to use a more powerful graphics card than your laptop's built-in one. This can improve your gaming experience, video editing, 3D rendering, and other graphics-intensive tasks.

It can extend your laptop's lifespan by reducing the heat and power consumption of your laptop's dGPU. This can prevent overheating, throttling, and battery degradation issues.

It can save you money by allowing you to use an existing desktop graphics card or a cheaper one than a dedicated eGPU enclosure. You can also upgrade your eGPU card easily without buying a new enclosure.

It can give you more flexibility and portability by allowing you to connect and disconnect your eGPU as needed. You can also use your eGPU with different laptops that have compatible interfaces.

It can enhance your eGPU compatibility and functionality by solving various issues that might prevent your eGPU from working properly. You can also customize various settings for your eGPU according to your preferences and needs.

What are the Disadvantages of Using DIYeGPU-Setup?

Using DIYeGPU-Setup also has some drawbacks that you should be aware of. Some of the disadvantages are:

It can be complicated and time-consuming to set up your eGPU with DIYeGPU-Setup. You will need to follow several steps and adjust various settings for your eGPU to work. You might also encounter some errors or problems that require troubleshooting.

It can void your laptop's warranty by modifying your laptop's BIOS settings or ACPI table. This might cause some issues with your laptop's functionality or stability.

It can reduce your eGPU performance by using a lower bandwidth interface than a dedicated eGPU enclosure. This might cause some bottlenecking or stuttering issues with your eGPU.

It can limit your eGPU options by requiring a compatible interface and adapter for your eGPU. You might not be able to use some newer or larger graphics cards with your eGPU setup.

It can cost you some money by requiring you to purchase DIYeGPU-Setup and other components for your eGPU setup. You might also need to pay for shipping, taxes, or customs fees depending on where you live.

Conclusion

DIYeGPU-Setup is a useful software that can help you set up your eGPU with your laptop. It can solve many common eGPU problems and enhance your eGPU experience. However, it also has some drawbacks that you should consider before using it. Ultimately, whether you should use DIYeGPU-Setup or not depends on your personal preferences, needs, and budget.

If you are interested in using DIYeGPU-Setup, you can purchase it from here and follow the instructions provided by the software's creator. If you have any questions or issues with DIYeGPU-Setup, you can contact the software's creator or visit the eGPU.io forum for more information and support.