(ethminer) ASUS 7970 Directcu II Top only 501 MHz @95 C @Fan 100%

[unitedminers]

I'm running

Ubuntu 15.10
AMD drivers radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e
Genoil's ethminer

but I only get 10 MH/s because the GPU clocks only at core 501 MHz (normal 1000) and memory 1400 MHz (normal 1400) and sensors say 95 C / fan 100% (3500 rpm).

I've read there was a bug in 2012 if you run also a youtube video but everything is off except ethminer.

If I change the settings like this

Code:

aticonfig --initial
aticonfig --od-enable
aticonfig --adapter=0 --od-setclocks=1050,1450

the gpu core clocks still at 501 (not changed) and the memory now at 1450 (changed).

If I change the settings like this

Code:

aticonfig --adapter=0 --od-setclocks=400,1250

the gpu core clocks now at 400 (changed) and the memory now at 1250 (changed).

Thanks for every hint!

P.S. Are there any active links to download a Stilt BIOS for the 7970 and 7950?

[Xiadas]

The temperature is too high. You may also increase  the power limit to 20%.

[unitedminers]

The temperature is too high.

How can I get the gpu cooler? PC case and windows are open. Outside 0 C. My 7950 runs at 65 C and 70% fans.

You may also increase  the power limit to 20%.

How can I do that with aticonfig? Will the temps go even higher?

Fans are at 100% at 501 MHz only

Clocked down to 400 MHz but not really better and only 10 MH/s:

atitweak -s
0. AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series ()
    engine clock 400MHz, memory clock 1250MHz, core voltage 0.95VDC, performance level 1, utilization 100%
    fan speed 100% (3480 RPM) (user-defined)
    temperature 92 C
    powertune 0%

[swagkiller69]

The temperature is too high.

How can I get the gpu cooler? PC case and windows are open. Outside 0 C. My 7950 runs at 65 C and 70% fans.

You may also increase  the power limit to 20%.

How can I do that with aticonfig? Will the temps go even higher?

Fans are at 100% at 501 MHz only

Clocked down to 400 MHz but not really better and only 10 MH/s:

atitweak -s
0. AMD Radeon R9 200 / HD 7900 Series ()
    engine clock 400MHz, memory clock 1250MHz, core voltage 0.95VDC, performance level 1, utilization 100%
    fan speed 100% (3480 RPM) (user-defined)
    temperature 92 C
    powertune 0%

Your GPU is clocking its own speed down trying to keep itself cool. Grab HWMonitor and confirm the temperatures of that and the rest of your computers and work out a cooling solution

[unitedminers]

Your GPU is clocking its own speed down trying to keep itself cool. Grab HWMonitor and confirm the temperatures of that and the rest of your computers and work out a cooling solution

I'm mining with Ubuntu and atitweak and aticonfig tell the same.

I've flashed the gpu bios from version 015.012.000.004.000000 (113-AD44400-101) to 015.039.000.000.000000 (113-AD47700-100) but now the gpu doesn't boot with this bios version. Maybe the 280X bios works.

Does someone have a working link to Stilt bios versions?

[adaseb]

You should get like 19-20MH/s with those.

If the temperatures spike as soon as you start mining then its either bad cooling or blown VRM. If you never took it apart before to change the thermal paste then most likely you have a blown VRM.

[unitedminers]

You should get like 19-20MH/s with those.

If the temperatures spike as soon as you start mining then its either bad cooling or blown VRM. If you never took it apart before to change the thermal paste then most likely you have a blown VRM.

The GPU mines at 10 MH/s @500MHz (95 C) and @400MHz (85-90 C) and if I start mining the temps go up within seconds from 40 to 85/90 C. Any idea how to unblow the VRM Damn!

[adaseb]

Try changing your thermal paste, or maybe its not mounted properly but if it looks ok then its most likely a blown VRM. Looking for a burnt MOSFET or capacitor on the board.

Did you buy this 7970 new? If you bought it used, there is a 50% chance it was mined to death before.

[unitedminers]

I've bought it used on Ebay but the GPU looks pretty unused/new. The seller says the card worked fine but with Windows 10 I get about 1 MH/s at 300 MHz and with Ubuntu I get about 10 MH/s at 501/1400 MHz and 95 C or 9 MH/s at 400/1250 and 90 C. The GPU ignores completely every input from MSI Afterburner and with Ubuntu everything above 501 MHz. Changing the mem clocks with Ubuntu works fine.

If I start Furmark I get about 11 FPS and GPU-Z says the core clock stays at 300 MHz. Tomorrow I will install and try the CoD 4 demo.

[adaseb]

I've bought it used on Ebay but the GPU looks pretty unused/new. The seller says the card worked fine but with Windows 10 I get about 1 MH/s at 300 MHz and with Ubuntu I get about 10 MH/s at 501/1400 MHz and 95 C or 9 MH/s at 400/1250 and 90 C. The GPU ignores completely every input from MSI Afterburner and with Ubuntu everything above 501 MHz. Changing the mem clocks with Ubuntu works fine.

If I start Furmark I get about 11 FPS and GPU-Z says the core clock stays at 300 MHz. Tomorrow I will install and try the CoD 4 demo.

Try flashing the bios, maybe he messed with it.

[icecube45]

Go ASIC or go home!

[adaseb]

Go ASIC or go home!

Trying to raise your post count I see.

[Ayers]

it must be related to the temp, the gpu is limiting itself for that or another reason check with gpu-z to see who is limiting the gpu, it should do 25mega on etheruem

[unitedminers]

Go ASIC or go home!

I've already ordered 2 Zeus Ether ASICs by KnC and they promised to ship between Q2/Q3 2017

Try flashing the bios, maybe he messed with it.

I had the same idea but both BIOS versions are the default one's (015.012). I've tried BIOS version 015.039 (ASUS 7970) and 015.041 (ASUS 280X) but with both versions the PC doesn't boot.

check with gpu-z to see who is limiting the gpu

How? I'm using Windows/GPU-Z for the first time since many years. Which values are important?

For example if I start Furmark the core clock stays at 300 MHz and can't be changed with MSI Afterburner.

[adaseb]

Did you reflash the stock bios from vbios database?

The bios can be the same version but he might of messed with some values, just reflash one from the techpowerup vbios website.

[swagkiller69]

Go ASIC or go home!

Trying to raise your post count I see.

I mean I see where you're coming from but aren't you doing exactly the same thing 

[unitedminers]

Did you reflash the stock bios from vbios database?

With both default BIOS versions (small lever to the right and to the left) the PC is booting fine but after flashing with techpowerup.com BIOS version 015.039 (ASUS 7970) and 015.041 (ASUS 280X) the PC didn't boot any longer.

http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/153444/153444.html

http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/157697/asus-r9280x-3072-131119-2.html

[adaseb]

Did you reflash the stock bios from vbios database?

With both default BIOS versions (small lever to the right and to the left) the PC is booting fine but after flashing with techpowerup.com BIOS version 015.039 (ASUS 7970) and 015.041 (ASUS 280X) the PC didn't boot any longer.

http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/153444/153444.html

http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/157697/asus-r9280x-3072-131119-2.html

Flash that version that makes the PC boot. Or try Ubuntu, usually linux isn't picky about modified BIOSs and lets it boot.

[unitedminers]

Flash that version that makes the PC boot. Or try Ubuntu, usually linux isn't picky about modified BIOSs and lets it boot.

The PC boots only with the default BIOS and I'm mining only with Ubuntu. I've downloaded Windows 10, GPU-Z and Furmark only because of this faulty GPU and at 100% load because of Furmark the engine clocks @501 and mem @1400. The GPU ignores every command through MSI Afterburner and aticonfig in Ubuntu above 501 MHz. I'll return the 7970 as soon as possible. In the meantime I'm mining @400 MHz with 10 MHs

[adaseb]

Flash that version that makes the PC boot. Or try Ubuntu, usually linux isn't picky about modified BIOSs and lets it boot.

The PC boots only with the default BIOS and I'm mining only with Ubuntu. I've downloaded Windows 10, GPU-Z and Furmark only because of this faulty GPU and at 100% load because of Furmark the engine clocks @501 and mem @1400. The GPU ignores every command through MSI Afterburner and aticonfig in Ubuntu above 501 MHz. I'll return the 7970 as soon as possible. In the meantime I'm mining @400 MHz with 10 MHs

Maybe the fans are shot. What is the RPM of the fans? Not the % but the RPM?