Sapphire X1950 Pro 512 Black Screen (help!!)

Vinsonite · Mar 17, 2007, 11:49 AM

I have had some problems regarding my Sapphire X1950 pro.
The problem is that the computer works good without the Ati Drivers.
(and i already tested others like; Omega And Ogn.)
After i install a Videocard driver and restart my computer it gets a black screen after the Windows XP logo.
(the image flashes a bit, and then the screen gets black)..
I tried adjusting the Aperture size, the Resolution (in safe mode) ect... Nothing seems to work..
Yesterday i went to a friend of mine, and we tested the Vid in his computer.
And again the same problem. He has a very good PSU, so that's not the problem either.
The funny thing about this, is that it gets the black screen after I install a Ati Driver.
Without the Drivers the computer works very good. (but no games ect)..
I already did an Bios Reset, and installed Windows Xp again.

I buyed this computer 3 days ago from somebody else, at his house it worked well..
But when i got at my place (other monitor) it didn't function well..
So i don't have a recieve..

Does anybody know how to solve this??...
Thnx..

Zalmann · Mar 17, 2007, 12:06 PM

Changing screen res in safe mode doesn't work. Sounds like you've exceeded the refresh rate of your screen. going back to normal mode reverts back to whatever setting you had. Go into safemode, un-install the driver that you installed, then reboot. This should revert back to the default microsoft drivers. you can then try and install the latest catalyst again.

Vinsonite · Mar 17, 2007, 12:12 PM

But after i install the drivers there is no possible way to get into Windows.
Only into Safe Mode.
I Cannot change the refresh rate in Windows.(after uninstall driver in Safe Mode)
It says, 'default monitor refresh rate'.
And that's the only choice i have...
Tnx for your post..

Zalmann · Mar 17, 2007, 12:17 PM

Have you another monitor you can use? Your monitor may be dying and can't deal with the higher screen res/refresh rates.

Vinsonite · Mar 17, 2007, 12:20 PM

That's what i hoped that my monitor was broken.
But yesterday i tested the vid at a friends house, and he
has an new Lcd monitor. And still the same problem..

Zalmann · Mar 17, 2007, 12:41 PM

Ok, it looks as if the problem then is your VC. If you've tried both DVI ports, and they do the same, then I'd look at getting it RMA'd (replaced under warranty).

Ketxxx · Mar 17, 2007, 12:44 PM

can you get the numbers off the memory on your card and upload a bios dump?

Vinsonite · Mar 17, 2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketxxx

can you get the numbers off the memory on your card and upload a bios dump?

I'm not a computer genious, so i called a friend of my, he's coming to my place. I think he'll understand what you mean.
I'll post it later today.

Vinsonite · Mar 17, 2007, 02:28 PM

Winflash doesn't work.
When i start the Atiwinflash.exe the computer freezes.
So there is no way this can be done..

Ketxxx · Mar 17, 2007, 02:40 PM

comp shouldnt lock up, check for any loose connections inside the pc.

Vinsonite · Mar 17, 2007, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketxxx

comp shouldnt lock up, check for any loose connections inside the pc.

We did an check up and everyting looks right.
I'm beginning to get an nasty feeling about this, that my vc is broken......

Zalmann · Mar 17, 2007, 03:56 PM

I don't think it's worthwhile doing any more, as if it's faulty, trying to flash the bios may void your warranty.

Ketxxx · Mar 17, 2007, 04:55 PM

I want the bios off his card for my thread

thats why I asked for it

plus if any timings were out I would of put em right.

Vinsonite · Mar 17, 2007, 05:00 PM

No probs.
I Think i am have runned out of options..
I'll try to call Sapphire.. Maybe that helps..
tnx for support..

tkpenalty · Mar 18, 2007, 01:28 AM

I think you got scammed.

Ketxxx · Mar 18, 2007, 01:38 AM

Seems unlikely, the comp worked fine before it was moved.

Vinsonite · Mar 18, 2007, 02:31 PM

That's the strange thing.. It worked good before i moved it..
But i always moved my last computer to Lan-Party's and stuff, never problems.

But good news,
I went to a Computer store and asked them if they could send my Videocard to Sapphire..
And they only asked 20 Euros for it (transport).
But the bad thing about it, is that i will have to wait 1/2 months to get a new one..
But hey, it's better than buying a new one..

Tnx for the support..!..

Zalmann · Mar 18, 2007, 02:37 PM

Yeah, good luck with it, at least you'll have a working unit before too long.

Ketxxx · Mar 18, 2007, 04:13 PM

when u get the replacement, upload a bios dump from your card

Zalmann · Mar 19, 2007, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketxxx

when u get the replacement, upload a bios dump from your card

You must have quite a collection now Ket

Vinsonite · Mar 19, 2007, 09:37 AM

Yeah Sure..

Mar 17, 2007, 11:49 AM	#1
Vinsonite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sapphire X1950 Pro 512 Black Screen (help!!) I have had some problems regarding my Sapphire X1950 pro. The problem is that the computer works good without the Ati Drivers. (and i already tested others like; Omega And Ogn.) After i install a Videocard driver and restart my computer it gets a black screen after the Windows XP logo. (the image flashes a bit, and then the screen gets black).. I tried adjusting the Aperture size, the Resolution (in safe mode) ect... Nothing seems to work.. Yesterday i went to a friend of mine, and we tested the Vid in his computer. And again the same problem. He has a very good PSU, so that's not the problem either. The funny thing about this, is that it gets the black screen after I install a Ati Driver. Without the Drivers the computer works very good. (but no games ect).. I already did an Bios Reset, and installed Windows Xp again. I buyed this computer 3 days ago from somebody else, at his house it worked well.. But when i got at my place (other monitor) it didn't function well.. So i don't have a recieve.. Does anybody know how to solve this??... Thnx..

Mar 17, 2007, 12:06 PM	#2
Zalmann Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 782 (0.34/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	Changing screen res in safe mode doesn't work. Sounds like you've exceeded the refresh rate of your screen. going back to normal mode reverts back to whatever setting you had. Go into safemode, un-install the driver that you installed, then reboot. This should revert back to the default microsoft drivers. you can then try and install the latest catalyst again. __________________ [img disabled]http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1687/101zb7.gif[/img] System 2: Athlon64 3000+, Asrock 939SLI32-eSATA, 4GB PC3200, NVIDIA 6800 256Mb, CM HTPC Slimline case System 3: Athlon XP 3200+, Gigabyte N-Force 2, ATI 9600XT AGP, 1GB PC3200, Generic midi-tower case System 4 (notebook): Pentium M 2.0G Dothan (Centrino), 1.5GB PC3200, ATI 9700 mobile, 60GB HDD

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Mar 17, 2007, 12:17 PM	#4
Zalmann Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 782 (0.34/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	Have you another monitor you can use? Your monitor may be dying and can't deal with the higher screen res/refresh rates. __________________ [img disabled]http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1687/101zb7.gif[/img] System 2: Athlon64 3000+, Asrock 939SLI32-eSATA, 4GB PC3200, NVIDIA 6800 256Mb, CM HTPC Slimline case System 3: Athlon XP 3200+, Gigabyte N-Force 2, ATI 9600XT AGP, 1GB PC3200, Generic midi-tower case System 4 (notebook): Pentium M 2.0G Dothan (Centrino), 1.5GB PC3200, ATI 9700 mobile, 60GB HDD

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Mar 17, 2007, 12:12 PM	#3
Vinsonite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	But after i install the drivers there is no possible way to get into Windows. Only into Safe Mode. I Cannot change the refresh rate in Windows.(after uninstall driver in Safe Mode) It says, 'default monitor refresh rate'. And that's the only choice i have... Tnx for your post..

Mar 17, 2007, 12:20 PM	#5
Vinsonite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's what i hoped that my monitor was broken. But yesterday i tested the vid at a friends house, and he has an new Lcd monitor. And still the same problem..

Mar 17, 2007, 12:41 PM	#6
Zalmann Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 782 (0.34/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	Ok, it looks as if the problem then is your VC. If you've tried both DVI ports, and they do the same, then I'd look at getting it RMA'd (replaced under warranty). __________________ [img disabled]http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1687/101zb7.gif[/img] System 2: Athlon64 3000+, Asrock 939SLI32-eSATA, 4GB PC3200, NVIDIA 6800 256Mb, CM HTPC Slimline case System 3: Athlon XP 3200+, Gigabyte N-Force 2, ATI 9600XT AGP, 1GB PC3200, Generic midi-tower case System 4 (notebook): Pentium M 2.0G Dothan (Centrino), 1.5GB PC3200, ATI 9700 mobile, 60GB HDD

Mar 17, 2007, 12:44 PM	#7
Ketxxx Eligible for custom title Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingdom of gods Posts: 6,380 (2.42/day) Thanks: 35 Thanked 580 Times in 412 Posts System Specs	can you get the numbers off the memory on your card and upload a bios dump? __________________ WARNING: I am cracking down on stupidity in the forums. Anyone caught making a dumb statement clearly not knowing many, if any of the facts, will promptly be directed to xtremesystems. Sig edited. If anyone wants to know about the E4400 (E7200 sold) drop me a PM

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Mar 17, 2007, 02:28 PM	#9
Vinsonite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Winflash doesn't work. When i start the Atiwinflash.exe the computer freezes. So there is no way this can be done..

Mar 17, 2007, 02:40 PM	#10
Ketxxx Eligible for custom title Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingdom of gods Posts: 6,380 (2.42/day) Thanks: 35 Thanked 580 Times in 412 Posts System Specs	comp shouldnt lock up, check for any loose connections inside the pc. __________________ WARNING: I am cracking down on stupidity in the forums. Anyone caught making a dumb statement clearly not knowing many, if any of the facts, will promptly be directed to xtremesystems. Sig edited. If anyone wants to know about the E4400 (E7200 sold) drop me a PM

Mar 17, 2007, 03:56 PM	#12
Zalmann Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 782 (0.34/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	I don't think it's worthwhile doing any more, as if it's faulty, trying to flash the bios may void your warranty. __________________ [img disabled]http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1687/101zb7.gif[/img] System 2: Athlon64 3000+, Asrock 939SLI32-eSATA, 4GB PC3200, NVIDIA 6800 256Mb, CM HTPC Slimline case System 3: Athlon XP 3200+, Gigabyte N-Force 2, ATI 9600XT AGP, 1GB PC3200, Generic midi-tower case System 4 (notebook): Pentium M 2.0G Dothan (Centrino), 1.5GB PC3200, ATI 9700 mobile, 60GB HDD

Mar 17, 2007, 04:55 PM	#13
Ketxxx Eligible for custom title Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingdom of gods Posts: 6,380 (2.42/day) Thanks: 35 Thanked 580 Times in 412 Posts System Specs	I want the bios off his card for my thread thats why I asked for it plus if any timings were out I would of put em right. __________________ WARNING: I am cracking down on stupidity in the forums. Anyone caught making a dumb statement clearly not knowing many, if any of the facts, will promptly be directed to xtremesystems. Sig edited. If anyone wants to know about the E4400 (E7200 sold) drop me a PM

Mar 17, 2007, 05:00 PM	#14
Vinsonite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No probs. I Think i am have runned out of options.. I'll try to call Sapphire.. Maybe that helps.. tnx for support..

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Mar 18, 2007, 01:38 AM	#16
Ketxxx Eligible for custom title Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingdom of gods Posts: 6,380 (2.42/day) Thanks: 35 Thanked 580 Times in 412 Posts System Specs	Seems unlikely, the comp worked fine before it was moved. __________________ WARNING: I am cracking down on stupidity in the forums. Anyone caught making a dumb statement clearly not knowing many, if any of the facts, will promptly be directed to xtremesystems. Sig edited. If anyone wants to know about the E4400 (E7200 sold) drop me a PM

Mar 18, 2007, 02:31 PM	#17
Vinsonite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's the strange thing.. It worked good before i moved it.. But i always moved my last computer to Lan-Party's and stuff, never problems. But good news, I went to a Computer store and asked them if they could send my Videocard to Sapphire.. And they only asked 20 Euros for it (transport). But the bad thing about it, is that i will have to wait 1/2 months to get a new one.. But hey, it's better than buying a new one.. Tnx for the support..!..

Mar 18, 2007, 02:37 PM	#18
Zalmann Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 782 (0.34/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	Yeah, good luck with it, at least you'll have a working unit before too long. __________________ [img disabled]http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1687/101zb7.gif[/img] System 2: Athlon64 3000+, Asrock 939SLI32-eSATA, 4GB PC3200, NVIDIA 6800 256Mb, CM HTPC Slimline case System 3: Athlon XP 3200+, Gigabyte N-Force 2, ATI 9600XT AGP, 1GB PC3200, Generic midi-tower case System 4 (notebook): Pentium M 2.0G Dothan (Centrino), 1.5GB PC3200, ATI 9700 mobile, 60GB HDD

Mar 18, 2007, 04:13 PM	#19
Ketxxx Eligible for custom title Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingdom of gods Posts: 6,380 (2.42/day) Thanks: 35 Thanked 580 Times in 412 Posts System Specs	when u get the replacement, upload a bios dump from your card __________________ WARNING: I am cracking down on stupidity in the forums. Anyone caught making a dumb statement clearly not knowing many, if any of the facts, will promptly be directed to xtremesystems. Sig edited. If anyone wants to know about the E4400 (E7200 sold) drop me a PM

Mar 19, 2007, 09:37 AM	#21
Vinsonite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 9 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah Sure..

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