Sapphire 5970 owners *all is fixed*

[fullinfusion]

I was thinking I should put together a small post on the problems us Sapphire 5970 owners have encountered with a fix that involves flashing the gpu's Bios.

I as many others owe much thanks to True_Gamer from Bit Tech forums for putting all his time and energy with Sapphire informing them all of the problems the 5970 had, and to come up with a fix for all the problems.

Note, please type in dos ATIFLASH -i before you flash the gpu, that will tell you what gpu is the MASTER and which is the SLAVE. Some gpu's have master as 1 and slave as 0... So please be sure and check before flashing.

Also it will be faster renaming the files to m.ac1 and
s.ac1


Below is the copy from True_Gamer's posting...

Originally Posted by true_gamer

Here's the latest official (Not Beta) Vbios for Sapphire HD5970 OC.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you clear all Display drivers before flashing new Vbios. (I would recommend using Driver Sweeper). If you do not, then you will result in getting BSOD doing windows start up!! (I know this as I found out the hard way).

http://support.sapphiretech.com/arch...3713165000.zipThese are just the Vbios only. You will need to download Ati flash tool here:http://www1.sapphiretech.com/global/lib_files/40.zip

To flash your card, type the following commands in pure DOS mode.

For those of you flashing a different branded card Please type this command first to tell you which GPU is master and slave by 0 and 1 (My Master GPU is 0 and my Slave GPU is 1. Some people have stated that other brands have the Master GPU as 1 and the Slave GPU as 0). atiflash -i

atiflash -p 0 C0001OCM.AC1 -f

atiflash -p 1 C0001OCS.AC1 -f

Make sure you include all spaces/dash etc.. as shown.

For those of you that are unsure how to make a DOS bootable disc, please download this linkhttp://www1.sapphiretech.com/global/lib_files/103.zip

Feel free to leave +REP for helping you guys out.

Cheers,

Simon.


For those of you using a waterblock here's a Pre OC vbios for the HD5970

You will need to uninstall all display drivers before flashing this OC vbios. Overwise you will get a BSOD.
I would not recommend using this vbios if you are not using a watercooling block!

overclocked 5970 v126 vbios

For those of you flashing a different branded card Please type this command first to tell you which GPU is master and slave by 0 and 1 (My Master GPU is 0 and my Slave GPU is 1. Some people have stated that other brands have the Master GPU as 1 and the Slave GPU as 0). atiflash -i

(m) for master (s) for slave vbios.

Put these 2 files on your dos enabled usb stick along with ati flash tool.

Now type the following commands

atiflash -p 0 m.ac1 -f

Then after that bios has flashed type;

atiflash -p 1 s.ac1 -f

Now reinstall CCC and check GPUZ to make sure your clocks are running at 950/1200 1.2v VDDC 1.15v VDDCI

You may get a CCC warning saying your display drivers are _______? Just click ok and have fun.

Here's another Pre OC vbios 900/1200 1.175v VDDC 1.15v VDDCI

For those of you flashing a different branded card Please type this command first to tell you which GPU is master and slave by 0 and 1 (My Master GPU is 0 and my Slave GPU is 1. Some people have stated that other brands have the Master GPU as 1 and the Slave GPU as 0). atiflash -i

Master vbios

atiflash -p 0 9001200M.AC1 -f

Slave vbios

atiflash -p 1 9001200S.AC1 -f

Here's another Pre OC vbios 800/1100 1.15v VDDC 1.15v VDDCI

For those of you flashing a different branded card Please type this command first to tell you which GPU is master and slave by 0 and 1 (My Master GPU is 0 and my Slave GPU is 1. Some people have stated that other brands have the Master GPU as 1 and the Slave GPU as 0). atiflash -i

Master vbios

atiflash -p 0 8001100M.AC1 -f

Slave vbios

atiflash -p 1 8001100S.AC1 -f

Enjoy!!

Simon.

[fullinfusion]

Here is the link that explains everything. LINK

[fullinfusion]

Any body?

[t_ski]

Very interested. I will check it out later when I am sober

[t_ski]

OK, so I sobered up and finally sat down and read through the entire true_gamer thread. I downloaded all the files and flashed both my HIS card and my Sapphire OC. The HIS had been suffering from a cold-bug problem below 29C since installing my EK FC5970 a few months back, and I plan on slapping another FC5970 on the Sapphire. Since the BIOS flash 30-some minutes ago, I have hooked all four San Ace fans back up and had the GPU down as low as 27C without artifacts so far. I need to do a long-term test and some gaming, which I intend to do next. I'll keep you posted.

[fullinfusion]

Originally Posted by t_ski

OK, so I sobered up and finally sat down and read through the entire true_gamer thread. I downloaded all the files and flashed both my HIS card and my Sapphire OC. The HIS had been suffering from a cold-bug problem below 29C since installing my EK FC5970 a few months back, and I plan on slapping another FC5970 on the Sapphire. Since the BIOS flash 30-some minutes ago, I have hooked all four San Ace fans back up and had the GPU down as low as 27C without artifacts so far. I need to do a long-term test and some gaming, which I intend to do next. I'll keep you posted.

Cool and I doubt your going to have any problems with the new Bios T_ski.

I been using and testing for 2 weeks now and the only complaint I have is about 2c higher idle temps, but that's minor at the least.

All I know is I can now run 1000MHz core's + 1300MHz memories with no problem a slight voltage bump didn't fix. Heck before I was lucky to hit 940 1250 with all voltages I tried.

Any body else give this new Bios a go yet?

Where the hell is Black Panther? Im sure he's also doing to love the change's that are fixed

[fullinfusion]

Dudes! This bios and the new 10.9 ccc seems to be slick as shit!!!!

I'm loving it. Ill report back after running some marks

[t_ski]

You need to post a link to this here:

The ATI Radeon HD 5970 Clubhouse

[t_ski]

The real test of this came this weekend, as I went out of town overnight Friday. I powered this system off before I left and turned it back on this morning, to find my watercooled card idling at 27-28C. Normally, I'd have all kinds of artifacts and lockups at this temp, but with the new BIOS these are gone.

Thanks again fullinfusion

[grunt_408]

I stumbled accross that the other night. All interesting stuff. Thankyou for sharing.

[fullinfusion]

Originally Posted by t_ski

The real test of this came this weekend, as I went out of town overnight Friday. I powered this system off before I left and turned it back on this morning, to find my watercooled card idling at 27-28C. Normally, I'd have all kinds of artifacts and lockups at this temp, but with the new BIOS these are gone.

Thanks again fullinfusion

Hey glad i could point ya to the Guy that made this all happen. I myself started up my rig after being off all week and the window was left open... The cold killed my favorite plant but besides that I noticed my gpu running @ 10c after start up... No artifact's for me

[grunt_408]

Bios went on mine no problems. The Saphire one.

[fullinfusion]

Originally Posted by Craigleberry

Bios went on mine no problems. The Saphire one.

Stock bios clocks n all?

[grunt_408]

GPU 735MHz
Mem 1010MHz

[t_ski]

Craigleberry, you put an OC on that card since you flashed it?

[grunt_408]

Not yet mate. But give me time .

[t_ski]

Hoping to try some OC on mine this weekend. Fullinfusion's been bugging me to

FYI: with the previous BIOS, mine was limited to 940/1300 (same as fullinfusion). He's now getting 1000 on the core while still on air...

[grunt_408]

I am just waiting on some tube now then it should all come together. I am hopefull of 1000 on the core on water.

[fullinfusion]

Originally Posted by Craigleberry

I am just waiting on some tube now then it should all come together. I am hopefull of 1000 on the core on water.

I run 1000mhZ on air lol. I have hose if ya want bro... The wife says send it to her fellow Aussie

[fullinfusion]

BP you found your way yet?

Im here if you need help flashing

[dr emulator (madmax)]

Originally Posted by fullinfusion

Any body else give this new Bios a go yet?

Where the hell is Black Panther? Im sure he's also doing to love the change's that are fixed

bp's a lady

[pantherx12]

Originally Posted by dr emulator (madmax)

bp's a lady

They could of been muddling us up. The amount of times I get called a woman on this forum

[Black Panther]

Which utility do you suggest using for booting from USB? The link below is dead..

Originally Posted by fullinfusion

http://www1.sapphiretech.com/global/lib_files/103.zip

(And I'm nervous, I've built pc's, overclocked gpu's and cpu's... but never have I flashed a gpu bios!)

[fullinfusion]

Originally Posted by dr emulator (madmax)

bp's a lady

Black Panther is a LADY

my bad lol

[fullinfusion]

Originally Posted by Black Panther

Which utility do you suggest using for booting from USB? The link below is dead..




(And I'm nervous, I've built pc's, overclocked gpu's and cpu's... but never have I flashed a gpu bios!)

gimme a sec I have the file saved, where do you want it uploaded to?