Sapphire R9 280X vapor X no display

[dj2018]

hi,
that's no problem.. I'm sorry I should of posted it as well silly me

and I did a full uninstall of all amd drivers so my pc would not freeze up which it worked good except the vapour x still refuses to give no display

Can I ask... Do you need me to re-connect the card or do you have all the information you need?

 

[eidairaman1]

No wonder you were having freeze ups, the os couldnt determine what driver to use fully since 1 is VLIW4 and the other is GCN.

A gpu bios flash may or may not restore functionality at this point.

By the way just because a gpu is out of warranty doesn't mean they wont repair it, it just means you will pay for it to be repaired.

 

[dj2018]

okay. but for me to be able to run my pc with both cards was to completely uninstall all amd drivers from my system, then it worked without freeze ups that's how I was able to get a GPU-Z report on the vaporx card, because I didn't have any amd drivers, it was simply using Microsoft based drivers. but saying that due to no display.. could it be a corrupted bios flash?

I was even able to go online to come here to post the finding from gpu-z as well with card still attached to pc

can this be rectified by flashing the bios to fix what you said about to try and get it back to CGN instead of VLIW4?

 

[eidairaman1]

okay. but for me to be able to run my pc with both cards was to completely uninstall all amd drivers from my system, then it worked without freeze ups that's how I was able to get a GPU-Z report on the vaporx card, because I didn't have any amd drivers, it was simply using Microsoft based drivers. but saying that due to no display.. could it be a corrupted bios flash?

I was even able to go online to come here to post the finding from gpu-z as well with card still attached to pc

can this be rectified by flashing the bios to fix what you said about to try and get it back to CGN instead of VLIW4?

No no, the card you are using to get a display is VLIW4 based, the 280X is GCN. You had a driver conflict at that point.

It is possible to restore visibility of a GPU with a bios flash, however it is not always 100% guarantee.

 

[dj2018]

okay.. I can only give it a try right, not going to do any harm... but what bios do you recommend I use as there are so many versions for my card?

and if I am to do a flash and i'm lucky ... will it restore the card to working order, able to use and it gives a display?

 

[eidairaman1]

okay.. I can only give it a try right, not going to do any harm... but what bios do you recommend I use as there are so many versions for my card?

1 concern of mine is did your friend ever take the card apart?

Yes it may restore functionality 100%, or it may only restore 50% (display running but can't install drivers without crashes).

Let me get 1 last tidbit of info for you.

 

[dj2018]

no. there are no signs of any attempt to break the card down. and what is the best bios to flash on my card and when I do the flash will it completely write the bios chip with the new information that I have for it?

 

[eidairaman1]

no. there are no signs of any attempt to break the card down. and what is the best bios to flash on my card and when I do the flash will it completely write the bios chip with the new information that I have for it?

Ok we are going to try an older bios first.

Make sure your gpu is set to the Switch with the Blue S lit up.

Download this bios.

https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/147049/sapphire-r9280x-3072-130912

Use the AMD/Ati guide in my signature, you might even try the first video too.

Here is a how to video by our very own @buildzoid

Here is another, its how to fix bricked cards.

My signature at the bottom has a link to the ATi/AMD bios flash guide.

There is a newer version of flash tools released that should work for Windows 10. Let me get that real quick.

Utilize this tool

https://www.techpowerup.com/download/ati-atiflash/

By the way we have the original bios files for your card so you can skip backing up the bios. Bear in mind though the bios i provided is only for the bios switch lit up Blue on the card. Make sure that is on and restart.

Also make sure you are flashing the correct card too since you have a 6500/6700 series running the monitor, make sure the 280X is Selected. I've seen many accidentally flash the wrong card.

@dj2018, there is more info i provided.

 

[dj2018]

okay. you want me to flash the card with the blue S lit up?
I will be back in a few minutes

 

[eidairaman1]

okay. you want me to flash the card with the blue S lit up?
I will be back in a few minutes

Yes, do that one only first, make sure the 280X is selected and not the 6500/6700. Do not flash the card without the S lit up.

 

[dj2018]

ok done

 

[eidairaman1]

ok done

Ok restart once more. Then shut down, pull the known working card, put the 280x in its place, hook up the 2 power cables to it. Hook monitor up. Do a clear cmos on the motherboard. Then attempt to start it...

Pray it does work.

 

[dj2018]

hi sorry for the late reply, was away from my computer. do I leave the button on with the blue s lit up? and another thing... my motherboard doesn't have any jumpers on it to clear cmos???

ok did all that and still the same??? anymore options?

I have placed the card back in the second slot.... if I come to the crunch that I have to get him repaired I have no idea where in the Netherlands that will do that kind of repair work???. but as you said...I flashed the vbios with eufi light on showing the S logo?

 

[eidairaman1]

hi sorry for the late reply, was away from my computer. do I leave the button on with the blue s lit up? and another thing... my motherboard doesn't have any jumpers on it to clear cmos???

ok did all that and still the same??? anymore options?

I have placed the card back in the second slot.... if I come to the crunch that I have to get him repaired I have no idea where in the Netherlands that will do that kind of repair work???. but as you said...I flashed the vbios with eufi light on showing the S logo?

Okay could be labeled as clear RTC.

Yes make sure the card is in blue but it seems like your already flashed it.

Another thing that you can try is to look at the pci-express contact edge of card, verify contacts are free of foreign matter, dirt, stickiness, coating, no damage. Also does the backplate cover the smd caps on back of card near the pci-ex edge obstruct visibility?

Its possible that the card die or output section is damaged, possibly vrm too. I am unsure if @buildzoid could help, that first video earlier is his and goes to his youtube page, might ask him there.

Being out of warranty doesn't mean they wont repair it, they will just charge you for it. It could be way less than a brand new card considering prices are still pretty stupid on them

By the way?
https://community.amd.com/thread/229307

Are you using 8 pin or 6 pin pci express cables?

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...e-vapor-x-r9-280x-has-no-display-5305464.html

 

[dj2018]

hi. thanks for that.. I have done all the checks that you mentioned ... everything is all clean and and everything is covering what it should

 

[eidairaman1]

hi. thanks for that.. I have done all the checks that you mentioned ... everything is all clean and and everything is covering what it should

I just gave another link.

 

[dj2018]

and i'm using 2 8 pin connectors

okay but I had my own leads to use so I know thay are okay

can I ask...what is RTC???

and another thing.. in the bios of my motherboard. it doesn't give show me the options of my initial display adaptor

 

[eidairaman1]

and i'm using 2 8 pin connectors

okay but I had my own leads to use so I know thay are okay

can I ask...what is RTC???

and another thing.. in the bios of my motherboard. it doesn't give show me the options of my initial display adaptor

Ok clear real time clock., it wont show anything in the mobo bios, its a safety measure.

If a bios flash completed but no display still with correct bios used, you may need the card repaired at this rate.

 

[dj2018]

okay I understand

 

[eidairaman1]

okay I understand

I last thing to try.

We will attempt the csm bios flash, if no dice its definitely repair time.

Let me find it

Ok the blue switch, press it so it turns off.

Restart the machine, shut down.

Put the 280 back in slot 2, your other card in slot 1.

Use this bios file this time along with instructions from here, make sure 280 is selected.

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/sapphire-r9-280x-vapor-x-no-display.245209/post-3857067


Bios file
https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/146790/sapphire-r9280x-3072-130902

After complete restart, shut down, then power rig back on get a gpu-z screen to verify bios did flash to card. Then go into bios and enable Legacy .Boot+UEFI, by the way your motherboard manual is here

By the way clear cmos is known as JBAT1 on the motherboard.

Your manual is here.

http://download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/E7693v5.0.zip

 

[dj2018]

Hi
I will give it a try when I get home from work. And let you know what the outcome is

hi,

do I have to use ati flash for that or do it like that on the video via a usb stick?

hi there.. just wanted to say that I had tried what you said ...still the same result... I have been in touch with someone and he said its a re-flow in order.... he can do it and for a good price so now I will make arrangements with him to collect my card and give it a re-flow as my card is not screwed but just some of the solder has cracked and therefore it refuses to give a display. I personally want to thank all that gave and tried different techniques in hope that my card could be revived but now the re-flow is needed in order to get it operational
thank you appreciated

ummm one more thing I forgot to ask before this topic is closed?
you said you had the original bios for my card...

is there a chance of me having the link so I can put it back to stock bios once its returned to fully working please?

 

[eidairaman1]

Hi
I will give it a try when I get home from work. And let you know what the outcome is

hi,

do I have to use ati flash for that or do it like that on the video via a usb stick?

hi there.. just wanted to say that I had tried what you said ...still the same result... I have been in touch with someone and he said its a re-flow in order.... he can do it and for a good price so now I will make arrangements with him to collect my card and give it a re-flow as my card is not screwed but just some of the solder has cracked and therefore it refuses to give a display. I personally want to thank all that gave and tried different techniques in hope that my card could be revived but now the re-flow is needed in order to get it operational
thank you appreciated

ummm one more thing I forgot to ask before this topic is closed?
you said you had the original bios for my card...

is there a chance of me having the link so I can put it back to stock bios once its returned to fully working please?

No the website has the original bios, I provided 2 links for a older version (sometimes it helps)

 

[dj2018]

hi. I've got the card by a professional company who is doing the re-flow now.. just wanted to ask about that other option of the bios flash, you gave me links to look at a video on how its done , but the version of ati flash i'm is not doing as to how the video shows, so I am unable to fully carry out the process of the CSM flash... in order for me to achieve that.... as to the video showed the person was using version 2.7.7 ati flash software... doing it that way would the blue s need to be lit up or no? I will await for your reply.

thanks

 

[Deleted member 163934]

To be honest I wouldn't reflow a gpu, doubt it will last more than a couple of months, if it actually does something.
Reballing done properly will probably last a couple of years.
And in both cases there is a chance to short stuff. (I'd say higher in reflow case because you don't remove the chip and so you have no clue how the situation is there).

Some drivers ~ Catalyst 15.7 should work with both VLIW and GCN. (you are on win 10 so meh 15.7.1 might be the only one that might work with both VLIW and GCN)

You can write a message to Sapphire Support and ask for the original/updated bioses based on the serial numbers. At least when I asked them for an UEFI bios for my HD 7750 they happy send me one (they didn't asked questions regarding if i'm the first owner or not).
At least you will be sure you have the right bios. Sapphire produced in the past some gpus in a bit weird way like output ports that were basicaly not working with any other bios except the original one (card was booting just nothing on display).

Do you have a speaker connected to the mb (assuming the mb has such a connecter because I haven't checked if this mb has one. L.E.: the 970A-SLI-Krait does have a speaker/buzzer connector)? If yes when you only had the 280x connected was it beeping like there was no gpu at all? I assume you saw no hdd activity like it was booting but without anything displayed.

 

[dj2018]

hi there,

thank you for the answer, however my motherboard doesn't support a speaker, however my video card powers up, fans spin and lights light up just no display output. bearing in mind my video card supports dual bios , basically at the press of a button it is from one bios to the UEFI bios hence the blue S logo that lights up? sure I have sent a message to sapphire direct but they tend on replying with stupid answers, that to me is unprofessional , when you ask for something, my impression is that you do get the answer back from them for something totally different. I will however try to question sapphire one more time and also google the correct bios file for my video card by using the serial number on my card.

thanks for your feedback