Original Apple ATI X1900 XT ROM

[Rokusaburo]

Hey gang, I've already posted on another thread, but I"m kind of in a panic here!!

I was trying to flash my new XFX 4890 card via BootCD, but I'm pretty sure I flashed my X1900 instead. Anyway, when I turn my machine on now with the X1900 plugged in, the fan goes crazy and nothing comes up on my display.

I can still access my Mac Pro via screen sharing though which gives me hope that I can re-flash my X1900 with the original Apple ROM.

So if anyone has a copy, you would be a LIFESAVER!!

Also, any tips on whether or not something else could be the problem? When I go to System Profiler in screen sharing, it doesn't show anything using "Graphics/Displays"

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

[666sheep]

Here (http://themacelite.wikidot.com/wikidownloads2) it is :)

[Rokusaburo]

Here (http://themacelite.wikidot.com/wikidownloads2) it is :)

Thanks a lot, but unfortunately neither of the X1900XT ROMs here seem to work :(

[666sheep]

Then try ROM posted on strangedogs (link is in this post): http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=2956526&postcount=1

[Rokusaburo]

Then try ROM posted on strangedogs (link is in this post): http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=2956526&postcount=1

Thanks, but I've actually tried that on already :(

I think I'll just take my machine into the Apple store tomorrow. Only got 2 weeks left of Applecare :rolleyes:

[666sheep]

These 2 ROMs (form TME and SD, rev 140) are exactly that same. I got both, and both worked with PC X1900 (i flashed two, XT and XTX in Mac Pro with ATIFlash under DOS). Then something weird happened with your genuine Apple X1900...

[Rokusaburo]

These 2 ROMs (form TME and SD, rev 140) are exactly that same. I got both, and both worked with PC X1900 (i flashed two, XT and XTX in Mac Pro with ATIFlash under DOS). Then something weird happened with your genuine Apple X1900...

I tried flashing using Cindori's ATI Flashing Tool. Unfortunately, I can't use DOS because screen sharing only works under OSX.

[666sheep]

If you have access to PC with PCI Express (or any working Mac card), try under DOS with Atiflash - maybe your troubles with flashing X1900 are related to Cindori's tool (excuse me Cindori ;))?

[Cindori]

no excuse, I am aware of a bug in the app, wher as 4890 rom will get stuck and potentionally be used for later flashings. I haven't seen a clear cut case of this but I know how to fix it, just need some time.
Rokasburo, i recommend u try dos

[Rokusaburo]

Thanks guys, but I just took my machine into the Apple Store today. Might even get a new card out of it :p

[willpower101]

any update?

I'm about to try the one on the first linked site.

I'm actually trying to take my mac x1900 over to use on my pc, however every pc rom I use ends up in garbled text! any ideas?

[alphaod]

The X1900 is worthless on the PC-side this day and age; you're better off just buying a new card (probably wouldn't cost you over $100).

[willpower101]

The X1900 is worthless on the PC-side this day and age; you're better off just buying a new card (probably wouldn't cost you over $100).

Yes, if money grew on trees then your advice would be great. However this card was not only free, it's also better than any card I have in the house besides *maybe* my 8500gt thats in my hackintosh. So I say, no sense in wasting a free card.

[jeanlain]

any update?

I'm about to try the one on the first linked site.

I'm actually trying to take my mac x1900 over to use on my pc, however every pc rom I use ends up in garbled text! any ideas?
I've flashed my Apple X1900XT and it works well in my Dell Precision. I can post the BIOS I used if needed. I got in on techpowerup. It was a BIOS from an standard ATI technologies card.

[willpower101]

I've flashed my Apple X1900XT and it works well in my Dell Precision. I can post the BIOS I used if needed. I got in on techpowerup. It was a BIOS from an standard ATI technologies card.

Awesome, yeah please post the bios you used so I can test if this card is garbage or not. I flashed a couple that work, but the system either crashes, or has screen garbage and artifacts appear.

[cured.not.dried]

apple store hardware testing doesn't go ROM-deep

the troubleshooting procedure will leave the genius believing that your video card is just fried.

luckily your applecare will yield you another one for fReEezz

[willpower101]

Not quite. From what I can tell , everyone on this thread is out of warranty.

[jeanlain]

Awesome, yeah please post the bios you used so I can test if this card is garbage or not. I flashed a couple that work, but the system either crashes, or has screen garbage and artifacts appear.

I can't post the BIOS because I am at home and don't have the card here. But you can test these (http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/index.php?page=1&architecture=ATI&manufacturer=ATI&model=X1900+XT&interface=&memSize=512). I can't remember which one I tried.

What if you flash your card with the original EFI to see if it works again on the Mac? You may be able to do it with the X1900XT firmware update from Apple.

[willpower101]

I can't post the BIOS because I am at home and don't have the card here. But you can test these (http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/index.php?page=1&architecture=ATI&manufacturer=ATI&model=X1900+XT&interface=&memSize=512). I can't remember which one I tried.

What if you flash your card with the original EFI to see if it works again on the Mac? You may be able to do it with the X1900XT firmware update from Apple.


ah yes, i actually tried those two as well as some others. If that's what worked for you, then maybe the card is fried. I don't have a mac pro to put it in, it was an extra after doing some macbook repair work. he said if it worked i could keep it cause it was a cust pull.