AMD driver problem

[ALXAndy]

Oh fortune how you mock me.

So I haven't used an AMD GPU for ages because I always thought the drivers were pants.

I installed my 7990 a minute ago and go to install the drivers.

The screen switches off, the resolution goes up, the screen goes black - unresponsive PC.

That's it. Upon reboot the drivers are not installed.

Help.

 

[ALXAndy]

I tried everything. I spent ages making sure the Nvidia stuff was gone.

Any way, third time lucky... Wiggled the mouse like a belm and it managed to go on. Just ran Firestrike, not bad. Will update it to 8.1 tomorrow.

 

[ALXAndy]

Aw I was looking forward to you cutting your card in half with a chainsaw

haha I nearly spat my coffee all over the screen ! Well remembered sir !

I'd have to quarter this bugger, given it's two cards on one PCB

Matt - you're a gent. Thanks for that. I'll actually need it because I'm going to 8.1 soon.

That post should be stickied really.

 

[ALXAndy]

No problem Andy. I'm not sure if its AMD's fault or Microsofts really. What i have done is emailed Thracks the AMD rep and given him a link to this thread. I will update once he gets back to me.

It's Windows 8 mate. It has forced driver signing that you have to disable.

I had issues with my LCD info screen because it wouldn't even let me install the driver. Kept saying driver isn't signed, no option to skip.

You have to go through a process and reboot your PC with driver signing disabled.