6800le 'Black Screen' - The Complete Guide: Identification, modification and reason

[Kilyin]

Interesting. I have a BFG6800GS AGP card that "black screens". I know your guide states the BFG is not affected, but it sure seems to be. I'm at work now, but when I get home I'll take a look at the caps.

The card seems to black screen randomly. It will even do it when idling. The screen goes black, the monitor appears to be in standby, and I have to power cycle the PC to wake it back up. Does that fit the bill?

[SikaRippa]

Interesting. I have a BFG6800GS AGP card that "black screens". I know your guide states the BFG is not affected, but it sure seems to be. I'm at work now, but when I get home I'll take a look at the caps.

The card seems to black screen randomly. It will even do it when idling. The screen goes black, the monitor appears to be in standby, and I have to power cycle the PC to wake it back up. Does that fit the bill?

Hi,

Yep your problem 'sounds' like BS...

Could you post a foto of your card or link to www-page having foto of that model or describe whether the PCB layout of the card is similar to 'BS-models' explained in the document ?

[Kilyin]

Hi,

Yep your problem 'sounds' like BS...

Could you post a foto of your card or link to www-page having foto of that model or describe whether the PCB layout of the card is similar to 'BS-models' explained in the document ?

Sure. Here you go.

[SikaRippa]

Sure. Here you go.

OK, thx for foto I am 99.99 % sure there has to be some other problem with your card than 'standard black screen'. The reason is clear: the PCB layout/electrical design of the card is completely different than used in 'BS-cards' and therefore the problems MUST have different reason.

[Kilyin]

OK, thx for foto I am 99.99 % sure there has to be some other problem with your card than 'standard black screen'. The reason is clear: the PCB layout/electrical design of the card is completely different than used in 'BS-cards' and therefore the problems MUST have different reason.

Thanks man, I appreciate you taking the time to reply. What do you think the problem could be? My opinion is the card is faulty, or the power supply (but it's a Sunbeam 550w NUO and the card worked fine the first few months I had it with this PSU). Everything is also working fine with the other AGP card I'm currently using in the computer, with the same PSU. I guess it's time to put the stock heatsink back on and RMA.

[just_Frank]

WOW! I'm playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. now and absolutely no BS.

[Axe44]

Interesting. I have a BFG6800GS AGP card that "black screens". I know your guide states the BFG is not affected, but it sure seems to be. I'm at work now, but when I get home I'll take a look at the caps.

The card seems to black screen randomly. It will even do it when idling. The screen goes black, the monitor appears to be in standby, and I have to power cycle the PC to wake it back up. Does that fit the bill?

Ahh here we go mate I dunno about BFG, but i do know about GS. So definitely not only a problem for LE models. I had Gainward 6800 GS GLH (goes like hell -model) already sended away to be switched for warranty but anyway i definitely had BS in mine! Not when idle thou... but as soon as 3D activated max 1 min. Same symptoms, instant click -> monitor goes yellow (standby) and every fan in PC goes full throttle and system total halt. Only fixed by power button.