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supermine (OP)
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June 11, 2011, 02:38:51 AM |
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I can answer this myself: Some are unlockable, some are not. It is all luck.
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RyNinDaCleM
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June 11, 2011, 02:48:22 AM |
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It's not luck! The reference PCB (the one that says AMD on the board just above the PCIe connector) are all 2GB, and all unlockable! Another easy way of telling, is the BIOS switch! I have heard some rumors about all 6950s were unlockable, though the 1GB, and the non-ref cards are only done using an original 6950 modded BIOS. The ref cards can be done either way (stock modded BIOS or 6970 BIOS)
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Zeth
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June 11, 2011, 02:49:03 AM |
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I can answer this myself: Some are unlockable, some are not. It is all luck.
No, it isn't all luck. I'm a 6950 owner (I have 2, actually) unlocked to 6970s and unlocking is possible on reference model 6950s. These were the ones released at launch. They have the dual BIOS switch that allows you to unlock. More recent models have the switch removed. If you look around you can find reference cards from HIS/Sapphire/XFX etc. but they're likely to cost more. I happened to get mine at launch. |
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supermine (OP)
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June 11, 2011, 04:53:37 AM
Last edit: June 11, 2011, 05:29:05 AM by supermine |
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I found a Powercolor 1GB 6950 with DualBios Switch. Would it be possible to unluck the shaders then with a modded BIOS? This topic may clarify my Question with the 1GB version ( http://www.overclock.net/amd-ati/996523-just-unlocked-powercolor-hd-6950-1gb.html ). The 2GB version as you wrote is doing fine. I can get the 1GB version for $30 less and 5 days earlier. Edit: I decided to go with another GPU. The 6950 is indeed a bit overkill for mining. |
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June 11, 2011, 05:14:39 PM |
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NEVER buy "non-reference" GPU cards.
that's all&good luck.
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newguy05
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June 19, 2011, 12:44:40 AM |
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sorry i am still confused, how do you tell a reference version with unlockable shader vs one that is not? On newegg i see a dozen 6950, how do i know which ones are unlockable?  also are we saying ALL 2GB version of 6950 are guaranteed to unlock? |
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frisco
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June 19, 2011, 12:49:19 AM |
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This is a reference card:  Notice that every ref card will be the same, the only change will be the stikers, also a good thing to look after is the AMD logo at the PCI connection. |
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newguy05
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June 19, 2011, 01:09:35 AM |
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thanks frisco, unfortunately i dont see any of the cards on newegg with the same design anymore
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SlaveInDebt
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June 19, 2011, 02:27:30 AM |
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Copy paste from my other forum posting. XFX HD-695X-ZNFC VA.3 Radeon HD 6950 1GB XFX and others namely 1gb version are being stubborn about letting you flash their bios now. It's a hardware level lock out and whenever you attempt to flash you will be greeted with ERROR 0FL01 unable to write. Even using -unlockrom or -f commands. Pm25LV010 is the problem. Solution  Result  Progress 900mhz stock voltage. Ive made progress up to 400mh/s @ 915mhz with PowerTune tweaks etc. Issue's - Lack luster cooler   |
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June 19, 2011, 04:40:44 AM
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I think the copy and paste made the links broken.. I have just spent about 2 hours trying to unlock the shaders on my xfx 6950's. they are running at 353 Mhsh now, but I see that I can get them up to over 400. Please repost the links to the 'other' thread you speak of. It looks like you have to take the card apart and jump #3-#8 of chip ...somechip. will it work for an xfx? Jim update: here is the link to the other thread....awsome. http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.php?p=3902061 |
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June 19, 2011, 04:58:53 AM |
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it insta-voids warranty.. how many people feel comfortable doing that?
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SlaveInDebt
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June 19, 2011, 06:48:44 AM |
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it insta-voids warranty.. how many people feel comfortable doing that?
Obviously not you so don;t concern yourself with it then. Id recommend a solder pen across the bios chip for ease of use. I think the copy and paste made the links broken..
I have just spent about 2 hours trying to unlock the shaders on my xfx 6950's. they are running at 353 Mhsh now, but I see that I can get them up to over 400.
Please repost the links to the 'other' thread you speak of.
It looks like you have to take the card apart and jump #3-#8 of chip ...somechip. will it work for an xfx?
Jim Make sure to use CCC PowerTune to 20% otherwise your capped at 350Mh/s no matter the clocks. |
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teflone
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June 19, 2011, 04:34:17 PM |
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I have a saphhire NON ref 6950  Has anyone tried this method with it to unlock shaders only ? as in . To flash a modded 6950flash WITH shaders onto it, and not flashing with a 6970flash? Im about ready to do this? |
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dinzy
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June 19, 2011, 09:45:41 PM |
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Anyone know how to unlock shaders on the HIS non reference 2GB card. It won't flash but there is no error, I am guessing they shorted some lines. Not that I see much difference between this card and my unlocked MSi TF II, I just don't like the fact that they are hiding the extra shaders in plain sight.  |
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Jazkal
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June 19, 2011, 11:33:40 PM |
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I have a saphhire NON ref 6950 Has anyone tried this method with it to unlock shaders only ? as in . To flash a modded 6950flash WITH shaders onto it, and not flashing with a 6970flash? Im about ready to do this? Is this the one with two fans? Does it have 1 or 2 gb of ram? I ask because I was planning on getting two of these to unlock. Please let me know how it goes. |
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teflone
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June 19, 2011, 11:46:42 PM |
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I have a saphhire NON ref 6950 Has anyone tried this method with it to unlock shaders only ? as in . To flash a modded 6950flash WITH shaders onto it, and not flashing with a 6970flash? Im about ready to do this? Is this the one with two fans? Does it have 1 or 2 gb of ram? I ask because I was planning on getting two of these to unlock. Please let me know how it goes. Bought from canada computers 1 fan 2 gig of ram |
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June 20, 2011, 01:04:09 AM |
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I'm using two Diamond 6950s, both with flashed bios to 6970 - working great!
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Jazkal
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June 21, 2011, 06:02:50 PM |
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I'm using two Diamond 6950s, both with flashed bios to 6970 - working great!
What model numbers? |
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June 21, 2011, 10:26:40 PM |
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I'm using two Diamond 6950s, both with flashed bios to 6970 - working great!
What model numbers? 6950PE52G DIAMOND Radeon HD 6950 2048MB |
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