Official R700 (A.K.A HD 4870 X2) discuss section
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 Sep 17 2008, 12:46 PM
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3,366 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak, Sibu  
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ya too bad, first day received the 4870x2 very happy but try thousand times able to screen any POST screen... then bought again Corsair HX1000 PSU still no boot!! damn i also change again the board. but luckily now able to use it by flash the BIOS to older version BIOS 12.
so whoever what to get the 4870x2 make sure check whether the mainboard have compatible issue or not. |
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Sep 17 2008, 04:05 PM
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1,293 posts Joined: Mar 2005 From: Ladang
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ur one is DFI board?
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Sep 17 2008, 04:55 PM
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3,304 posts Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chicago(Port25)
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His is Abit IX38-Quad. Already mention by other ppl.
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Sep 17 2008, 05:55 PM
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3,366 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak, Sibu
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i almost go to get the Asus board, lucky i tried to flash back to older BIOS, 10, 11 and 12 all working. BIOS 13 and 14 not working.
and here is the responded from Abit Support Dear Customer, Thanks for your mail. Recently, we also continue to receive user feedback the 4870x2 graphics card can't boot issue. We test the 4870x2 Graphics card is indeed have compatibility issue with IX38 QuadGT, we find this status is has normal boot, but screen does not show. Currently we test the v12 BIOS to can boot, so please you can try to update v12 BIOS to test. This problem, we will as far as possible to solve ASAP. Sorry to cause your harassment, is also thank you for supporting ABIT. Thanks for supporting the products of abit. |
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Sep 17 2008, 06:10 PM
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3,304 posts Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chicago(Port25)
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QUOTE(Gamer @ Sep 17 2008, 05:55 PM) i almost go to get the Asus board, lucky i tried to flash back to older BIOS, 10, 11 and 12 all working. BIOS 13 and 14 not working. That was quick respond from Abit. and here is the responded from Abit Support Dear Customer, Thanks for your mail. Recently, we also continue to receive user feedback the 4870x2 graphics card can't boot issue. We test the 4870x2 Graphics card is indeed have compatibility issue with IX38 QuadGT, we find this status is has normal boot, but screen does not show. Currently we test the v12 BIOS to can boot, so please you can try to update v12 BIOS to test. This problem, we will as far as possible to solve ASAP. Sorry to cause your harassment, is also thank you for supporting ABIT. Thanks for supporting the products of abit.   Glad to hear it works now.  |
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Sep 18 2008, 12:54 AM
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7,740 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Some Yih 
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Rivatuner 2.11 with 4870x2 Fan Control
For 4870x2 owners struggling with Fan Control under vista x64 here's rivatuner 2.11 http://downloads.guru3d.com/RivaTuner-v2.1...wnload-163.html sos: http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?p...359#post5818359 |
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Sep 18 2008, 01:01 AM
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13,340 posts Joined: Feb 2005 From: back from vacation XD 
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QUOTE(syazone @ Sep 16 2008, 11:20 PM) ermm... is there any game that 'utilise' dx10.1? crysis?  |
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Sep 18 2008, 01:23 AM
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3,304 posts Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chicago(Port25)
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QUOTE(skylinegtr34rule4life @ Sep 18 2008, 01:01 AM) crysis? Not for crysis.Assassin's Creed - Yes, without patch update. |
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Sep 18 2008, 03:43 AM
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1,982 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: TTDI
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Sep 18 2008, 06:36 AM
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7,740 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: Some Yih
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AMD’s graphics division (ATI) today introduced the ninth update for its Catalyst driver software today. Version 8.9 includes a new display mode, Overdrive support four quad-Crossfire X configurations and works in concert with OpenGL 3 extensions.
Anyone with 4870X2 CFX tried overdrive ? |
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Sep 18 2008, 09:53 AM
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3,366 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak, Sibu
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QUOTE(xpresside @ Sep 18 2008, 03:43 AM) Thanks for the update! any surprise for this driver anyone tested?QUOTE(pikacu @ Sep 18 2008, 06:36 AM) AMD’s graphics division (ATI) today introduced the ninth update for its Catalyst driver software today. Version 8.9 includes a new display mode, Overdrive support four quad-Crossfire X configurations and works in concert with OpenGL 3 extensions. 4870x2 CFX ... thinking too, but no budget.Anyone with 4870X2 CFX tried overdrive ? |
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Sep 18 2008, 11:20 AM
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66 posts Joined: Jul 2008
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wow any improve for 4870x2?
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Sep 18 2008, 11:38 AM
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686 posts Joined: Nov 2005
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QUOTE(onitears @ Sep 18 2008, 11:20 AM) wow any improve for 4870x2? seems like nothing special. |
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Sep 18 2008, 01:22 PM
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1,982 posts Joined: Aug 2005 From: TTDI
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QUOTE(onitears @ Sep 18 2008, 11:20 AM) wow any improve for 4870x2? just read the release notes la... |
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Sep 18 2008, 01:35 PM
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336 posts Joined: Oct 2007
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Thanks for updating, new features for Catalyst 8.9:
QUOTE New Features Catalyst™ 8.9 introduces the following new features: - Catalyst™ Control Center: New Display mode support - OverDrive™ support for QUAD CrossFireX configurations - OpenGL™ 3.0 extension support Catalyst™ Control Center: New Display mode support This release of Catalyst™ introduces 1080p @ 50Hz custom mode support for HDTVs for the ATI Radeon HD 4000 Series, ATI Radeon HD 3000 Series, ATI Radeon HD 2000 Series, and ATI Radeon X1000 Series of products. Users can configure their own custom 1080p @ 50Hz modes to best fit their display. OverDrive™ support for QUAD CrossFireX configurations This release of Catalyst™ introduces Overdrive support for QUAD CrossFireX configurations. Users can now over-clock each graphics accelerator’s engine or memory speed when running in QUAD CrossFire configurations using manual controls or the automated auto-tuning utility. OpenGL™ 3.0 support - Phase 1 This release of Catalyst™ introduces OpenGL™ 3.0 extension support. In upcoming Catalyst™ releases AMD will continue to expand its support for OpenGL 3.0 extensions. The following is a list of supported extensions in Catalyst 8.9: - ARB_half_float_pixel - ARB_draw_instanced - ARB_instanced_arrays - EXT_texture_compression_3dc - EXT_texture_compression_rgtc - EXT_texture_compression_latc - EXT_texture_shared_exponent - EXT_depth_buffer_float - EXT_gpu_shader4 - ARB_map_buffer_range |
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Sep 18 2008, 02:17 PM
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3,366 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak, Sibu
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QUOTE(thaisxs @ Sep 18 2008, 11:38 AM) seems like nothing special. QUOTE(xpresside @ Sep 18 2008, 01:22 PM) just read the release notes la... ya.. nothing special i think.http://news.mydrivers.com/1/116/116798.htm |
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Sep 18 2008, 02:19 PM
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2,564 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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will riva tuner 2.11 support 8.9?
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Sep 18 2008, 02:23 PM
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336 posts Joined: Oct 2007
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QUOTE(Gamer @ Sep 18 2008, 02:17 PM) It's ok la, since got a bit improvement  |
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Sep 18 2008, 06:42 PM
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3,366 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak, Sibu
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QUOTE(aLWAYStHEsAME @ Sep 18 2008, 02:23 PM) It's ok la, since got a bit improvement ha ha that is what we waiting for, as soon as remove some bugs. |
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Sep 19 2008, 11:42 AM
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66 posts Joined: Jul 2008
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yo...try on cryis d
got few fps improve nice~ |
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