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Take On Mars SLI Fix (How to enable SLI)
By Weeddrunken
This guide shows you how to enable SLI for Take On Mars...
   
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Category: Modding or Configuration
Languages: English
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5 Aug, 2013 @ 12:12pm
15 Aug, 2016 @ 9:23am
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Guide Index
Overview
SLI Fix 
Tutorial 
Comparison Screenshots 
(Test-) System Specs: 
Bugs 
Attention 
Comments
SLI Fix
Settings:
1920x1080 (FullScreen)
Max settings
& VSync Off (primary only for checking if SLI works)
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Before: GPU1= 2%; GPU2= 99%
After: GPU1= 97%; GPU2= 97%
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=> SLI compatibility bits: 0x02506405 (Crysis, ArmA2:OA,ToH,...)
Tutorial
0. Download [www.nvidia.com] & install the latest NVIDIA Driver
1. Add "Tkom.exe" to your NVIDIA 3D Profile Settings
( ->Nvidia Control Panel ->Manage 3D Settings ->Program Settings => Add)
2. Download [www.guru3d.com] & open NVIDIA Inspector
(note: also extract "CustomSettingNames_en-EN.xml")
2.1 Go to “Driver Profile Settings”

=> Set Global Driver Profile to Tkom.exe

2.2 Set "SLI compatibility bits" to 0x02506405 (Crysis, ArmA2:OA,ToH,...)
THX to Spunky: 0x02402005
2.3 & set also all other settings as shown above & below... --> Apply changes
3. Enjoy Take on Mars with SLI enabled
Comparison Screenshots
Before:

After:
(Test-) System Specs:
I5 2500K @4500MHz
GTX 460 SLI @840MHz / 2000MHz
16GB DDR3 @1600MHz
120GB SSD
Win 8.1 Pro 64bit

Tested with the following NVIDIA Drivers:
  • 326.41 BETA
  • 327.23 WHQL
  • 332.21 WHQL
  • 335.26 WHQL
  • 337.50 BETA
Bugs
(Unfortunately) I noticed:
  • a flicker bug when "going into the laboratory" from main panel.
  • and also flickering on the texture of solar panels
  • same CPU scaling problems as with DayZ
Attention
Unfortunately after installing a new Nvidia Driver, you have to set your SLI Profile again!
Even with the "Express Installation"... :(
(But only the SLI Profile Settings, the tweaked Settings stay the same.)
--> You can "prevent" that by Exporting all customized profiles (with Nvidia Inspector) and import them back after the Nvidia Driver Installation!
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12 Comments
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Aerial_ace 19 Aug, 2016 @ 1:24am 
Anyone else get a massive frame rate drop with the Picture in picture enabled of the cameras on rovers?
pog 2 Aug, 2016 @ 1:01pm 
OP I followed this guide and I must say it was invaluable for helping me set up SLI, but I wanted to correct your settings because they are not correct. Take on Mars was made on a completely different engine from Take on Helicopters or even Arma. The only comparable game (from the same engine) is Carrier Command Gaea Mission. The proper SLI compatibility bits is actually 0x02402005 (It even shows CCGM in the list of games that use this setting). Your settings didn't work for me but finding the proper bit code worked. Thanks again and please update your guide because this was very helpful to me.
Pizza on Pineapple 25 May, 2014 @ 3:28am 
TKOM just got awesome-er! :D
Weeddrunken  [author] 25 May, 2014 @ 3:18am 
Your welcome :huey:
Pizza on Pineapple 25 May, 2014 @ 3:15am 
Wait ... my dyslexia must have stopped me from reading a key 'bit' (pun intended).
Thanks for your guide! :D
Pizza on Pineapple 25 May, 2014 @ 3:12am 
I re-did, just in case, and re-opened the inspector ... but I cannot find any option from the inspector to open anything. (Windows 8.1)
Weeddrunken  [author] 25 May, 2014 @ 2:52am 
maybe you forgot to do #1... (add TKOM.exe to your NVIDIA 3D profile settings) ;)
Otherwise, just follow the screenshots #2.1 & #2.2
Pizza on Pineapple 25 May, 2014 @ 2:36am 
Bit stuck here. I downloaded the software (helpful anyway!), but where do I find the profile settings?
Weeddrunken  [author] 6 Aug, 2013 @ 5:42am 
you're welcome :displash:
Originope 6 Aug, 2013 @ 2:16am 
Ok, thanks!