XFX 8800GT XT problems a bit different thatn others.

[mika]

Hello,

I have a XFX 8800GT XT (PV-T88P-YDE4). I recently bought this card and installed it in my computer. When I boot my computer I get past POST about once in 4 tries. Then it boots correcly and I can play or be on desktop for hours. However most of the time I do get a black screen when trying to boot.

Reradin on these boards and on some other sites this sounds like the PCIe 2.0+VIA problem. Which I think it is?

I have updated to the lastest BIOS from my Motherboard manufacturer but it does not solve the problem.

I also posted a support ticket regarding this (Ticket #138114). Is there some way one can get that workaround BIOS which lets the card use PCI1 1.0a (pr perhaps you call it Gen1)? Is all warranty removed if I flash my card to use this work around?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

// Mika

[mika]

I totally forgot to add that my motherboard is a ASUS P5B if that information is needed. If there is any other information you would require to be able to help me in this matter please reply here and I will give it.

[Miker]

If you live in North America you can do anything to your card. No way flashing BIOS would ever void a warranty.

[werty316]

Well everything apart from taking a hammer to your video card or running it over with your car, so no updating the BIOS wouldn't void your warranty.

"Anything" is kinda exaggerated Miker.

[mika]

Thanks for replying guys. I live in Europe tho. Anyhow i probably would do it even if it fif remove warranty since its not working like it should. Thanks.

[xfxsupport]

It shouldn't be an issue, I will email you the needed BIOS shortly.

[chrisking69]

Is it likely an 8800GT XT won't work properly with the Intel P35 chipset if it doesn't have this BIOS update?

[Miker]

You will have no problems with a intel Chip, only the odd chipsets, like VIA.

But that said, always update your BIOS.

[chrisking69]

Well I'm running the latest official BIOS for my motherboard, there's a beta one out for the new E8000 CPUs I believe. But what about a BIOS for the 8800GT XT? Is there any chance a new one is available?

[Miker]

There is no way there is a compatibility problem between a P35 chipset and 8800GT.