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Replacing the GPU in the field...

So the video glitches which I mentioned in my last thread have one upped, and started throwing up an ATI Graphics Driver error message then black screening, which is making me think that there is a much deeper problem than outdated software (I am suspecting GPU, as evidenced in the title, although I am going to upgrade first just to make sure).

So my question is - I know there are a limited number of supported graphics chipsets for the axon - the ATI HD2900 etc... Should I be in the pickle that I think I am in (finding myself with a dead GPU in the near future, or at least finding myself with a GPU that is not stable enough to count on in a show), in the middle of the ocean and needing to pick up a new one up PDQ will any manufacturers board do provided it is of the correct chipset? Is there a specific brand of boards that HES use for the axons? I would like to stay as close to genuin as possible, but would also like to know that if I jumped off the ship and went to the local computer shop and bought a card with the correct chipset that it would work...

Anyway, any assistance would be appreciated

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    There are only a few video cards supported in the system.....there are no drivers present for any others.....nor anyway to install new drivers as the OS partition is "locked-off".

    As far as getting a replacement, it is not only a matter of the correct ATI card model, but also the correct one for the motherboard in your AXON (there are 2 different motherboards).

    So in short, you might get lucky enough to find one at a local store, but don't just grab the first one that looks right.

    You should also consider looking at why the card failed in the first place so you can keep it from happening again. IE- are they really dirty and never cleaned, stored in a place with an ambient temperature that is too high, improper space for venting heat, etc, etc....

    Hope this helps. :)
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    There are only a few video cards supported in the system.....there are no drivers present for any others.....nor anyway to install new drivers as the OS partition is "locked-off".

    As far as getting a replacement, it is not only a matter of the correct ATI card model, but also the correct one for the motherboard in your AXON (there are 2 different motherboards).

    So in short, you might get lucky enough to find one at a local store, but don't just grab the first one that looks right.

    You should also consider looking at why the card failed in the first place so you can keep it from happening again. IE- are they really dirty and never cleaned, stored in a place with an ambient temperature that is too high, improper space for venting heat, etc, etc....

    Hope this helps. :)
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