MSI R6970 Twin FrozR III - no signal

[Skunkworks]

There are a bunch of LEDs on the board, most are green but the last 4 are red, and I have no signal via DL-DVI, and no cables to try the other ports. The manual is also really basic and doesn't explain the LED meanings. There is a switch on the board which I have tried in all 3 positions with no difference.

Had to switch back to my old card to post this and try and search for info.

EDIT:

Just found this on the MSI forum:

its normal, its APS feature,
dynamic adjust phases[14 (for gpu) monitored from total 18(remaining are: 3 for memory + 1 for PLL)] depend of load to save power
4 burning reds means that currently VGA is in full load [Phases: 11,12,13,14 light in red and 1-10 light in green]

Ok, that explains the red LEDs, but not the no signal.

 

[Skunkworks]

Just tried it and I have a signal from the SL-DVI. Had to plug in an older screen as the SL-DVI looked all screwed up on my main screen.h

 

[Skunkworks]

No, it seems like the DL-DVI is dead.

 

[Skunkworks]

It's a Coolermaster 850w. It's been running 3 HDDs, 1 BDROM, 6 fans and 2x4890 for the last couple of years.

All the info I'm finding suggests the lights are normal, plus I'm getting a signal from the SL-DVI.

 

[Skunkworks]

DL cable dead?

Nope, been using it for ages, and am using it now with my old card re-installed.

It seems several of these cards have issues, so I'm wandering if OcUK might have got a dodgy batch. It happens.

 

[Skunkworks]

Yes, having a bunch of green and some red LEDs to indicate everything is normal is kind of silly.

 

[Skunkworks]

Thanks for your post. I did notice the switch and tried it in all 3 positions.

OcUK have replaced the card for me now, so it was faulty.