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    170hm w/ 6990m win7x64 and problems with 13.1 catalyst

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jml00a, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. jml00a

    jml00a Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys. Looking for some help. I recently upgraded to 13.1 and upon reboot, keep getting past the Windows 7 boot screen and then there is a flash of blue across the top of the screen then it's just black. Computer is still working fine except nothing is displayed. Will then boot into safe mode, uninstall the driver and then restart into Windows normally and the generic VGA driver will install and everything is fine except no graphics drivers.

    Trying 12.11 after posting this but figured I'd see if anyone else had any help or advice on the matter. Thanks.
    No dice with 12.11. Going for 12.10 now...
     
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    jml00a Notebook Guru

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    Well something is fishy. Same thing is happening with all drivers. Any ideas? Card wouldnt be shot if still working in safe mode right?
     
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    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    well unfortunately, it would. ive seen this several times now already, gpu working only in safe mode with stock win drivers is the first sign of it deteriorating. are u still under warranty?
     
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    TR2N Notebook Deity

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    jml00a,

    Time to do a repaste on GPU and whilst at it CPU as well. Then report back your findings.
     
    TR2N, Jan 31, 2013
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Hopefully, the card is not on it's last leg. You an also try the 13.2 BETA, although it sounds like it's not a driver related problem.

    13.2 BETA driver
     
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    Thank you all for your replies. Will try repasting tonight. Got frusterated last night and turned my attention to bourbon :) I really hope the card is not completely fried...
     
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    Sucks. My 1 year was in October too. Damn was hoping to at least get a year and a half outta this lol
     
    jml00a, Feb 2, 2013
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