Enabling CUDA GP-GPU on a Qosmio X300/01N

I purchased the awesome computing power of a Qosmio X300/01N with high anticipation of the day that I could get CUDA running on a Laptop (desk-top replacement).
A quick check of the NVIDIA website revealed that the graphics card of this DTR has CUDA support, since the Qosmio is equipped with;
Dual NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS graphics with NVIDIA® SLI® Technology
The only limiting factor is the Video card driver supplied by Toshiba.
Q1: Is it possible to get CUDA running on my machine?
Q2: How?
Please detail the (a) Toshiba approved method, or (b) Other unsupported method.
Q3: When will Toshiba release official drivers that support the CUDA framework?
If they have, where are they for Australia?

I'm interested in CUDA so I can go about "Developing" programs that use CUDA, not simply to be a casual user as you imply.
I noted that the current nVidia Drivers are not notebook drivers, so my questions were very deliberately worded..
+Q1: Is it possible to get CUDA running on my machine?+
+Q2: How?+
+Please detail the (a) Toshiba approved method, or (b) Other unsupported method.+
+Q3: When will Toshiba release official drivers that support the CUDA framework?+
+If they have, where are they for Australia?+
From your answer it seems like you are suggesting an unsupported method which would use generic nVidia drivers not designed specifically for the Toshiba. An associate of mine has tried installing these driver's with no real luck, and had to sacrifice the power saver features that come with the bundled drivers. Even so, could you elaborate on which drivers, or offer a link to those drivers you believe appropriate?
Personally I'd prefer that Toshiba releases its own approved driver update!! Is it out there?

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> " and the Tempro Alerts say that I need to update my GPU drivers.
You misunderstood something.
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The Fn buttons don't work it was installed
TVAP vap-20100419162607.zip, 07/21/10
Company Toshiba
Type Value Added Package
Subtype (none)
Size (Kb) 71188
Ver 1.2.40
Language Universal
Country World Wide
Game Console launches only after deleting a driver "HID Miscosoft eHome transiver" or something like this.
Unfortunately, it is automatically created after reboot.
How to delete the "eHome" at all - I'm not sure if my laptop has the device?
It's impossible to register fingers - after I agree to save the scanned fingers software write "Such templates already exist..." and does nothing.
fp-sw-20091109111332.zip
11/09/09
Toshiba
Fingerprint Software
(none)
(Kb) 24529
1.0.2.12
Universal
World Wide
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The "bottleneck" - operations with numbers (sorry - I translate from russian: probably not accurately).
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Hi *PauPau*,
thanks for the answer.
> > Since the model somehow not in the Qosmio X300 models list (why???),
> The X300-13P is listed on Toshiba European driver page.
>
You're right - I've found the place - my fault, sorry.
> > The Fn buttons don't work it was installed
> Install VAP and Flash Card Support Utility!
> I used the Flash Card Support Utility which is released for L500 series.
>
It's not clear: what does mean "L500 series" - soft, say, for the "Satellite L500-ST2521" is applicable for Qosmio X300? Any model???
And only Flash card for "L500", but native VAP for X300?
> >HID Miscosoft eHome transiver
> This might be the infrared controller which is needed for the usage of remote controller in Windows Media Center. You could disable this is device manager.
>
Unfortunately - the button "Disable" is disabled for the driver. :(
> >It's impossible to register fingers - after I agree to save the scanned fingers software write "Such templates already exist..." and does nothing.
>
> First of all you should delete all fingerprints. Then you should uninstall this software.
> Reboot the unit and clean the registry using CCleaner. Reboot once again and install the fingerprint again.
OK - I'll try.
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I really don't know what is wrong there but here is the Vista 64-bit installations order for your notebook model:
Windows Vista
Intel(R) Chipset Module V8.7.0.1007
Intel(R) Turbo Memory Driver(Intel iMSM Driver) V1.6.0.1034
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Realtek Audio Driver V6.0.1.5608
Realtek Network Driver V6.205.403.2008
Alps Touch Pad Driver V7.102.302.101
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TOSHIBA Supervisor Password V1.57.0.2C
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Authentec AES1610 Fingerprint Utility V2.1.11.0
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TOSHIBA WPS Library V1.0.0.7
TOSHIBA Assist V3.00.04
TOSHIBA Speech System V1.00.2515
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TOSHIBA Remote Control Manager V2.4.0.3
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TOSHIBA TRS Driver V4.1.2007.1115
HDMI Control Manager V1.7.0.5.64
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A nice notebook.
i have install on this notebook vista ultimate ( the notebook is sell with vista premium).
but, i don't have the drivers ...
ok, i search on toshiba web : usa, taiwan, australian, canada, french, europe, etc...
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and a lot of drivers are same.....
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There are no good or bad drivers. Maybe you do something wrong.
The fact is that all drivers listed on Toshiba support page are absolutely the same as in recovery image. So there is no difference and all of them can be used on every Vista version.
By drivers, tools and utilities installation is important installations order. So please install and configure Vista following this installations order:
Windows Vista
Intel(R) Chipset Module
Intel(R) Turbo Memory Driver(Intel iMSM Driver)
nVidia Display Driver
Realtek Audio Driver
Realtek Network Driver
Alps Touch Pad Driver
Synaptics Touch Pad Driver
Jmicron CardBus Controler
TOSHIBA Software Modem
Modem Driver
Wireless LAN Driver
Chicony Camera Software
Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba
CIR Port Driver
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Utility
TOSHIBA Supervisor Password
Flash Cards Support Utility
TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities
Authentec AES1610 Fingerprint Utility
TOSHIBA ConfigFree
TOSHIBA Assist
TOSHIBA Speech System
Dolby Control Center
TOSHIBA Remote Control Manager
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
TOSHIBA TRS Driver
HDMI Control Manager
TOSHBA Face Recognition (SmartFaceV)
I hope this list will help you.

Qosmio X300 64 bit vista ultimate upgraded to windows 7 64 bit ultimate - issues

Hi there,
Hoping you can help me, any help would be greatly appreciated. I cannot find my laptop amongst the given models - first issue.
Second issue: given gratis CD voucher for upgrade to windows 7 ultimate with purchase of laptop, whihc i have redeemed and loaded to laptop. below are my laptop specs. And below that the consequent issues awaiting resolve PLEASE HELP!!!!!
OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name SUZIQQOSMIO
System Manufacturer TOSHIBA
System Model Qosmio X300
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU Q9300 @ 2.53GHz, 2534 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date TOSHIBA V1.50, 23/12/2008
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale Australia
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7600.16385"
User Name SuziQQosmio\Suzanne
Time Zone Cen. Australia Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 3.75 GB
Available Physical Memory 2.10 GB
Total Virtual Memory 8.63 GB
Available Virtual Memory 6.48 GB
Page File Space 4.88 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Hi there,
Specs: as per Qosmio X 300. SSD 110GB, pentium core 4 extreme, 4 Gb RAM, plenty free storage on SSD (29GB), NVidia drivers with primary being GE Force 9800 M GTS, Direct X10. there is also a note down the bottom saying that if i have linked graphic cards (whihc i do i believe there are three), that i can expect better perfomrance with some software.
Ok I aplogise from the outset, i am a layman and not that techie. K. So the issue that I upgraded recently (last week) from vista ultimate 64 bit to windows 7 64 bit. ultimate. For the main, I am reasonably happy with the outcome in most areas - except gaming that is. I have increased speed and agility and the processor is now rated at 7.2. WEI. overall the laptop is rated at 5.8. however, getting back to teh reason for writing, I have nothing negative to say about windows 7 (as compared to its predecessor) apart from wishing to resolve my game crash issue. which usually occurs about 15 mins - 20 mins into a game and comes in the form of a shutdown ? BSOD from whence the laptop reboots when prompted at on/off and wants to know if to start normally or in various safe modes. I have noticed that the laptop does become very hot at the back (around the fans) prior to teh shutdown, and i am wondering if this is an overheating issue, and how to resolve if this is the case. the only other thing i have noticed that seems untoward is that i have apparently lost a wireless jump start driver from the upgrading process which i cannot find anywherre, and may be totally unrelated to this issue anyway.
All i want to do is play the games i could play on windows vista ultimate 64 bit. these include: Sims 3, sims 3 world adventures, sims 3 ambitions, highloft end stuff, and Bioshock. Oddly enough, i have played sid meyers civillisations revolutions IV (the latest one) with no crashes, and i havent tried ANNO 1404, but fear a similar fate may await this game as some of the others.
Addditional information:
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scenario two ends up similarly at teh reboot stage, but gets there differently. i play the game and the screen freezes, unable to move touchpad curser, unalbe to use ctrl alt del to get up task manager. end up having to crash to reboot.
I am quite frustrated and very reluctant to mess around with things that i dont understand (dont want to make the problem worse!). I am happy to attemtpt to follow your good explicit advice.
the only other negative thing i am expereinceing is screen flicker on internet. I have changed my power mode from high performance to balanced to try to nullify the overheating issue but i now am noticing this screen flicker which is irriating and appears on keystroke, or cursor movement.
Please note well: I am a layman, not a technician! Please explain in easy to (dummy) terms! Thanks!
kind regards
S
(Im Game)

Hi there,
I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
-Griff W.

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