Gigabyte UD GTX275 Screen Detection issues *NEW FW FIX* - Page 9

eskimogenius · 20th August 2009, 4:00 PM

Wouldn't the firmware solution be more simple as not everyone can post their card to Australia to get it modded?

Which is the better and more foolproof solution?

qwertylesh · 20th August 2009, 5:24 PM

those out of australia dont concern me.
your question is a tricky one, I dont know how their firmware will help a power issue, where as so far from the feedback the additional resistor + ic mod seems to work.
Although if the firmware fixes the issue alltogether and doesnt have any impact on peformance, then its the better solution because delivery of that solution is far better then getting the cards modded.

we'll have to wait and see hey.

eskimogenius · 20th August 2009, 5:54 PM

Any ETA on the firmware fix?

EDIT

NEW FIRMWARE FIX OUT NOW!

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/V...3086#anchor_os

Will try now and keep you guys posted.

eskimogenius · 20th August 2009, 6:03 PM

OK, just flashed. Flash went smoothly, nothing seemed to have gone wrong.

The problems SEEMED to be solved. I just restarted from the flash and it SEEMED like it worked.

But hey, it could have been one of those 'blue moon boots' where everything seems to be working fine.

I will let you know however if the problem persists.

I suggest others to flash as well. WE MAY HAVE A FIX!

Hurray for the Gigabyte attempt!

qwertylesh · 20th August 2009, 7:55 PM

Could anyone who mentioned monitor drop outs in the previous posts using the nvidia control panel in windows describe what they were doing, this will allow others who've flashed their cards already to attempt to replicate the drop out issue.

Of course a few cold/warm boot up tests will be need aswell but considering the fault is quite random, it wont take too long to determine that the cards no longer dropping out the video signal.

eskimogenius · 20th August 2009, 8:11 PM

So far, after 3 reboots. None have lost video signal.

Would all people with GTX 275 who have this screen detection issue flash their card and see the difference?

qwertylesh · 20th August 2009, 8:46 PM

probably excluding those whove gotten theirs modded.

no need for them unless they continue to have issues, and even then the resistor may need removal i speculate.

if its a monitor compatability, then yeah, i think the firmware will help everyone, because the issue is on digital ports so it may have something to do not only with power but with the digital backend/frontend signals.

t3h · 20th August 2009, 11:31 PM

OK, just reflashed my GTX275 897H (the one with the robot on it and two DVI ports on the back) to BIOS F3_C. Just rebooted and it kept signal, now I'm actually seeing the BIOS screens. While that did occasionally happen before, I think it's not a coincidence.

Edit: just did a cold shutdown, and rebooted. Video all the way!

Edit: just did several forced reboots trying to get into ExpressGate after missing the time interval as I'd set it to 1 second. No loss of video at all.

eskimogenius · 21st August 2009, 9:23 AM

Finally, an awesome fix from Gigabyte.

So far 2 problems solved, 18 to go.

Hope those people who posted these problems come back to check the thread.

Will the OP change the title to the fix for this? Something like "Look in here for solution"

Or perhaps sticky this post?

jtir · 21st August 2009, 9:47 AM

Got both my cards back. Brief testing last night show they are all working without faults.

realmnm · 21st August 2009, 10:07 AM

Anybody tried flashing the BIOS under windows 7? I keep getting errors loading the BIOS update program. I might have to try putting XP onto the machine to update the cards.

zha50 · 21st August 2009, 10:35 AM

OP and title has been updated. GB have pulled the 896H FW and left a 'Coming Soon' message. 896I FW is still there.

EDIT: Seems to be back, wasnt there at the time i updated the post.

MadMike · 21st August 2009, 11:43 AM

How do I check if I have Samsung or Hynix RAM on my 896I?

Not keen on pulling the heatsink off...

MadMike · 21st August 2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMike

How do I check if I have Samsung or Hynix RAM on my 896I?

Not keen on pulling the heatsink off...

Assumed Samsung. Flash went fine. First warm reboot worked fine and everything from POST to Vista login screen showed up.

eskimogenius · 21st August 2009, 3:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zha50

OP and title has been updated. GB have pulled the 896H FW and left a 'Coming Soon' message. 896I FW is still there.

What are you talking about both of them are there and are still there

Just checked a minute ago.

20th August 2009, 5:54 PM	#123
eskimogenius Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SUPER DUPER SYDNEY! Posts: 1,198	Any ETA on the firmware fix? EDIT NEW FIRMWARE FIX OUT NOW! http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/V...3086#anchor_os Will try now and keep you guys posted. Last edited by eskimogenius; 20th August 2009 at 5:58 PM. Reason: new update

20th August 2009, 11:31 PM	#128
t3h Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 228	OK, just reflashed my GTX275 897H (the one with the robot on it and two DVI ports on the back) to BIOS F3_C. Just rebooted and it kept signal, now I'm actually seeing the BIOS screens. While that did occasionally happen before, I think it's not a coincidence. Edit: just did a cold shutdown, and rebooted. Video all the way! Edit: just did several forced reboots trying to get into ExpressGate after missing the time interval as I'd set it to 1 second. No loss of video at all. __________________ MBP 15"/750GB 7200RPM HDD/64GB G.Skill Falcon2 SSD/8GB DDR3 RAM/512MB GT330M/2.66 i7/1680x1050 hires matte Asus P5Q-Pro/E8500/GTX275/Antec EarthWatts 500/many HDDs/4GB 1066 RAM/G5 case Last edited by t3h; 20th August 2009 at 11:38 PM.

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zha50 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VIC - Springvale (3171) Posts: 222	OP and title has been updated. GB have pulled the 896H FW and left a 'Coming Soon' message. 896I FW is still there. EDIT: Seems to be back, wasnt there at the time i updated the post. __________________ \| Trades \| 2K+ in trades! Last edited by zha50; 21st August 2009 at 5:00 PM.

20th August 2009, 4:00 PM	#121
eskimogenius Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SUPER DUPER SYDNEY! Posts: 1,198	Wouldn't the firmware solution be more simple as not everyone can post their card to Australia to get it modded? Which is the better and more foolproof solution?

20th August 2009, 6:03 PM	#124
eskimogenius Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SUPER DUPER SYDNEY! Posts: 1,198	OK, just flashed. Flash went smoothly, nothing seemed to have gone wrong. The problems SEEMED to be solved. I just restarted from the flash and it SEEMED like it worked. But hey, it could have been one of those 'blue moon boots' where everything seems to be working fine. I will let you know however if the problem persists. I suggest others to flash as well. WE MAY HAVE A FIX! Hurray for the Gigabyte attempt!

20th August 2009, 8:11 PM	#126
eskimogenius Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SUPER DUPER SYDNEY! Posts: 1,198	So far, after 3 reboots. None have lost video signal. Would all people with GTX 275 who have this screen detection issue flash their card and see the difference?

21st August 2009, 9:23 AM	#129
eskimogenius Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SUPER DUPER SYDNEY! Posts: 1,198	Finally, an awesome fix from Gigabyte. So far 2 problems solved, 18 to go. Hope those people who posted these problems come back to check the thread. Will the OP change the title to the fix for this? Something like "Look in here for solution" Or perhaps sticky this post?

21st August 2009, 10:07 AM	#131
realmnm New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	Anybody tried flashing the BIOS under windows 7? I keep getting errors loading the BIOS update program. I might have to try putting XP onto the machine to update the cards.

21st August 2009, 11:43 AM	#133
MadMike Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 896	How do I check if I have Samsung or Hynix RAM on my 896I? Not keen on pulling the heatsink off...