5970 and 5870 will not accept drivers

[jjshabadoo]

in linuxcoin, or windows 7

i flashed to the newest bios on MSI-890FXA-GD70
I've tried every fix on the web.

cards get recognized in windows but cannot install any driver, 12.1, 11.12 or 11.6

Could it be that the cards need a bios flash?

they seem to be running fine otherwise and have run before in other systems.

Any ideas?

[Unacceptable]

First remove any vid driver completely in Programs,then try to install the driver you want(probably already tried this).I don't use a "driver sweeper",so others may recommend one & how to use it.

Second,Reflash to your original BIOS version.Why did you flash??? Looks like most CPU's are supported by the same version,unless your mobo is a different revision:

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/890FXA-GD70.html#/?div=CPUSupport

I never flash a BIOS on mobo's or vid cards,unless ALL other options are exhausted.

Good luck

[jjshabadoo]

Thanks, flashed the mobo bios, because there are some known issues booting from USB.

Well low and behold I found it the 5970 is just dead.

[check_status]

Thanks, flashed the mobo bios, because there are some known issues booting from USB.

Well low and behold I found it the 5970 is just dead.

So it's FOCD. (Found on Computer Dead)
Was it overheating?

[jjshabadoo]

No, fan works and no red light, but it won't accept ANY driver from 12.1 to 11.6 and it is not recognized as a result for mining with linux or windows. If I put it in slot 1 and plug the monitor I get no signal. So something is wrong and you can't flash the bios because diamond will void your warranty. Either way, i'm just going to RMA since I don't want to get screwed on a bios flash(which would probably work.

Tried it on three different mobos and about 10 reloads of linux and 4-5 windows reloads.

I can see the card in windows under device manager, but that's it.