Tom's Hardware > Forum > Graphic & Displays > ATI > ATI (Diamond) 4870 Woes - Frozen after OC'ing

ATI (Diamond) 4870 Woes - Frozen after OC'ing

Forum Graphic & Displays : ATI - ATI (Diamond) 4870 Woes - Frozen after OC'ing

Tom's Hardware: Over 1.4 million members in 6 different countries available to answer all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
HammyOne_22   09-05-2008 at 02:10:28 PM

Anyone know how to reboot/reset this GPU?, I think I pushed the clock speed too much and now I get a bright green screen!!!! Upon reboot, system POSTS, Windows starts up, desktop displays for a few seconds just fine, then I get a bright green screen to look at...............

AAAARGH!

There must be a simple fix.................

......HammyOne

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
outlw6669   09-05-2008 at 02:49:09 PM
- 0 +

How did you overclock, through the GPU's BIOS or through software?
If it was through software, boot in safe mode and stop the software from automaticaly loading the clocks on boot.

------------------------------ If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce today would cost $100, get a million miles to the gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside.
PSA
 Reply to outlw6669
HammyOne   09-06-2008 at 09:28:33 AM
- 0 +

tx for the reply bud, I did it thru software (ATI Catalyst). Tried your suggestion tho, and it seems to have worked to a degree. But I wound up re-installing GPU drivers, then software didn't recognize new drivers, then tried re-installing software and ran into heavy problems eventually leading to a system restore (twice now), because for some reason, now my DVD-RAM doesn't recognize when a disc is put into it........
Might have to re-install Windows (oh well its a new build anyways)


grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...........

I blame my own noobishness for all this :)

...............HO

Reply to HammyOne
jaysins   09-08-2008 at 04:52:44 AM
- 0 +

I can't imagine you pushing it too hard from the catalyst as I've got mine running at 845/1105. Though you could try unplugging from the psu and mb and see what happens.

Reply to jaysins
SpinachEater   09-09-2008 at 06:25:13 AM
- 0 +

^ I will second that but OCs are different for each GPU. Yours hits 845, but I get massive artifacts and can't go past 835. Anyway...I agree with you though, CCC provides Micky Mouse overclocks and in general shouldn't give you errors unless you have a faulty GPU or a heatsink that isn't properly installed and gives you insane temps.

OP....It sounds like you have some driver issues going on with your computer if your DVD is messed up. Did you install your MOBO drivers from the CD? That is the first thing you want to do after you install your OS. Your mobo may need a little more TLC if you haven't done so.

If you list your system specs we can probably help a lot more.


Message edited by SpinachEater on 09-09-2008 at 06:29:44 AM
Reply to SpinachEater
Blaze051806   09-10-2008 at 02:58:20 AM
- 0 +

i got mine at 800Mhz-1100Mhz and mines very stable also load temps dont go above 50c with 60% fan speed. im not sure as to what is wrong tho im sure u didnt push it two hard tho. what did you have it at? i no CCC wont let you go above 850Mhz and 1100Mhz

Reply to Blaze051806
Rizzle   05-07-2009 at 05:38:37 PM
- 0 +

I was playing with the CCC settings myself, and did the same thing. Annoying part is, I didn't even set them, just tried to use the "test clock settings" feature, and green screen. Reboots fine, but upon opening CCC again, green screen!. I downloaded the latest driver from Diamond, and was then able to go back to CCC without issue.

Reply to Rizzle
Bronze Graphics badge coozie7   05-07-2009 at 06:30:36 PM
- 0 +

@ HammyOne_22: If you have no data to lose, just do a full format and reinstall.
If you do have data you do not want to lose, fully uninstall your current video drivers then use the Recovery Console from the Windows setup DVD to repair the installation, it is like a full reinstall but your data stays safe.


Message edited by coozie7 on 05-07-2009 at 06:31:19 PM
Reply to coozie7
outlw6669   05-07-2009 at 07:32:30 PM
- 0 +

-1 to both of you.
This thread has been dead for 9 months!

------------------------------ If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce today would cost $100, get a million miles to the gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside.
PSA
 Reply to outlw6669
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Graphic & Displays > ATI > ATI (Diamond) 4870 Woes - Frozen after OC'ing
Go to:

There are 959 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.314 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them