ATI XL800 Freezes computer on startup

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Unfortunately I tried to RMA this but am informed it is no longer under
warranty. Any ideas on how to fix it? Doubtfull I know.

The problem started gradually over time, the bios would display "checking
nvram" and freeze. Usually turning the computer off a few minutes would fix
the problem. Finally it's dead and no amount of time off will allow the
card to start. Replacing the card with another instantly fixs the problem.

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RT said:
Unfortunately I tried to RMA this but am informed it is no longer under
warranty. Any ideas on how to fix it? Doubtfull I know.

The problem started gradually over time, the bios would display "checking
nvram" and freeze.
Click to expand...

Just so there are no misunderstandings, "NVRAM" has nothing to do with the
video card. It is either referring to the motherboard BIOS, or [incorrectly]
to the system RAM. My ECS motherboard says the same. I think it is just a
quirk of AMI BIOSes.
Usually turning the computer off a few minutes would fix the problem.
Finally it's dead and no amount of time off will allow the card to start.
Replacing the card with another instantly fixs the problem.
Click to expand...

What is the other card? Is it significantly less powerful than the X800XL?
If so, a marginal or dying power supply may possibly be the culprit.

Remember, just because replacing a component solved the problem, doesn't
mean that component was bad. You should try the X800XL in another system to
see if it still refuses to work.
 
Unfortunately I tried to RMA this but am informed it is no longer under
warranty. Any ideas on how to fix it? Doubtfull I know.

The problem started gradually over time, the bios would display
"checking nvram" and freeze.
Click to expand...

Just so there are no misunderstandings, "NVRAM" has nothing to do with the
video card. It is either referring to the motherboard BIOS, or
[incorrectly] to the system RAM. My ECS motherboard says the same. I think
it is just a quirk of AMI BIOSes.
Usually turning the computer off a few minutes would fix the problem.
Finally it's dead and no amount of time off will allow the card to start.
Replacing the card with another instantly fixs the problem.
Click to expand...

What is the other card? Is it significantly less powerful than the X800XL?
If so, a marginal or dying power supply may possibly be the culprit.

Remember, just because replacing a component solved the problem, doesn't
mean that component was bad. You should try the X800XL in another system
to see if it still refuses to work.
Click to expand...
Good idea and I forgot to mention I did try a new power supply from work. I
always thought NVRAM referred to the bios and indeed I do have a few strange
bios problems. Despite replacing the CMOS battery bios setting often do
stay saved on my computer.
 
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