ATI Eyefinity Validated Dongles

[KryptoNyte]

Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere.

http://support.amd.com/us/eyefinity/Pages/eyefinity-dongles.aspx

Are you telling me that if I purchase the first dongle on the list, I don't need one of those $100+ dealy bobs? So it doesn't need to be an "Active Adapter" and yet I get the same DVI/HDMI/Displayport quality using 3-screen Eyefinity?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CXV92W/ref=asc_df_B001CXV92W1010773?smid=A2YLYLTN75J8LR&tag=shopzilla_mp_1108-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001CXV92W

[direwolf]

I'm not sure how validated any of those are as I have one (B087B-002B) from the list and it is unusable due to the monitor blinking on and off.

[KryptoNyte]

The website states:

"Validation is AMD's highest award of quality. Validated products undergo extensive synthetic and real-world testing to help ensure a good customer experience. Validated products include components, and software that are critical for an optimal experience with ATI Eyefinity Technology. For the best assurance of quality, interoperability and a positive user experience, choose a Validated product."

Knowing how the technology works in practical, everyday use, I don't really know what to think about this. It does seem unfortunate that users here seem to have had some really poor experiences with the validated hardware that appears on that list. It seems like this would have a retro-active impact on how folks feel about their ATI hardware if it doesn't work right. Maybe someone will stop in and clarify if we should be pointing prospective users towards purchasing hardware from this list, or not.

[mikeysg]

I'm not sure how validated any of those are as I have one (B087B-002B) from the list and it is unusable due to the monitor blinking on and off.

I have that very same adapter myself and it works on my Benq FP241W.

[KryptoNyte]

I'm not sure how validated any of those are as I have one (B087B-002B) from the list and it is unusable due to the monitor blinking on and off.

Whats the model number of the monitor that had the flashing problems, DW?

[trn]

Validated to be a piece of crap :lol: Many here have had problems with the adapters listed on that site myself included.

[Tanshin]

I'm not sure how validated any of those are as I have one (B087B-002B) from the list and it is unusable due to the monitor blinking on and off.

Same Model number on my unusable Accell.

Video of the problem here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRVV2w1Ib2o

[mikeysg]

[quote]I'm not sure how validated any of those are as I have one (B087B-002B) from the list and it is unusable due to the monitor blinking on and off.

Same Model number on my unusable Accell.

Video of the problem here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRVV2w1Ib2oIs that third monitor on standby? If so, have you tried turning it off, then on again? Reason why I say this is because, sometimes one of my monitor stays off (usually the one on the right), I find that switching my monitor off then on again works.

[direwolf]

[quote]I'm not sure how validated any of those are as I have one (B087B-002B) from the list and it is unusable due to the monitor blinking on and off.

Whats the model number of the monitor that had the flashing problems, DW?

BenQ G2220HD

[Tanshin]

[quote][quote]I'm not sure how validated any of those are as I have one (B087B-002B) from the list and it is unusable due to the monitor blinking on and off.

Same Model number on my unusable Accell.

Video of the problem here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRVV2w1Ib2oIs that third monitor on standby? If so, have you tried turning it off, then on again? Reason why I say this is because, sometimes one of my monitor stays off (usually the one on the right), I find that switching my monitor off then on again works.


Nope, it's not going into standby. I can turn the monitor off and back on, and it will show that it has no DVI connection, as you can see in the video. The only way to get the image back is if I unplug the monitor from the DP > DVI port and replug it back in.. The monitor will then turn off right away. It will only stay on at 1280 x 1024 resolution.


Has anyone tried the B087B-001B the single link DVI on eyefinity? it's validated, but I'm at $200 on cables already and don't want to go ahead with another one until i know it works.. (@ $200 until I can get my refund from amazon(fail).com)


-Tanshin


edit: Here is something interesting... On the validated website, it says my adapter is validated for firmware 1.01... my cable has a piece of white tape around it that says F/W: 034.

Is there anyone with a working adapter that can verify firmwares?

[mikeysg]

It seems that getting these 'validated' dongles to work is like crapshoot, works for some but not for others. I wonder if monitor make and models play a part in this awful mess. Guess I lucked out ordering the adapter/dongle from Amazon, but then....I've always been lucky buying hardware w/o researching. :oops: Hope you guys have better luck sorting this out.... :)

[Tanshin]

It seems that getting these 'validated' dongles to work is like crapshoot, works for some but not for others. I wonder if monitor make and models play a part in this awful mess. Guess I lucked out ordering the adapter/dongle from Amazon, but then....I've always been lucky buying hardware w/o researching. :oops: Hope you guys have better luck sorting this out.... :)

What firmware does your cable say it has? should be a white sticker on the USB cable that says F/W: #

[Tamlin]

Bios upgrade seems to be the thing:

There are several active DisplayPort adapters available in the market today, and we expect more to be introduced in the near future. With the advent of these new adapters, AMD constantly strives for compatibility between our graphics cards and these devices. For maximum interoperability, we have updated and optimized our video bios to support new DisplayPort adapters in the market. Video bios updates will soon be available from the graphics card manufacturer.

http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/display-flashing-when-connected-to-displayport.aspx

[Dave Baumann]

The version of the adpater is important as well. The 1.01 FW referenced on the site has been qualified; the "FW 034" version that appears to be floating around a lot should generally be OK, but 1.01 is best.

[Tanshin]

The version of the adpater is important as well. The 1.01 FW referenced on the site has been qualified; the "FW 034" version that appears to be floating around a lot should generally be OK, but 1.01 is best.

Thanks for the confirmation, friend. I had a hunch that this had something to do with my problem. I would assume that anything below the validated version would have issues. I just wanted to make sure that the fw i was using is in fact not version 1.01 masked at 034..

Hope my new one is version 1.01.


-Tanshin

[direwolf]

Is there a way to identify the FW of an adapter or even flash it to a later version. My Accell adapter has no markings or stickers indicating the FW version.

[Tanshin]

I don't really think that there is any way to identify the type of F/W it has without a sticker identifying it. I have spoken with Accell about the issue and they had me send an email to their tech support. That was about a week ago? And I still have yet to hear a reply. From what the person over the phone told me... there is no way to flash the F/W on the DP-DVI Dongle. I'll keep you guys up-to-date on anything Accell let's me know, though I doubt they are going to reply to me at this point.




-Tanshin

[Tanshin]

Accell just e-mailed me this about my dongle, so they don't know what the issue is either.. haha

Hello John, our team is being informed that the card maker, Asus, is about to release an official vBIOS. You may contact them if waiting for the release is an option for you.

Best regards,
Technical Support
http://www.accellcables.com

-Tanshin

[johnnyvd]

Hi just followed this post.

So the B087B-001B (1.01 version) is an active adapter then??

Because when i search on google for this, i only get the passive models?

*EDIT* i was wrong B087B-002B is the passive one..

[geniv2]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CXV92W/ref=asc_df_B001CXV92W1010773?smid=A2YLYLTN75J8LR&tag=shopzilla_mp_1108-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001CXV92W

not sure if anyone actually tried this since it was listed as a validated dongle.

but at $29.99 -> $32.xx after tax shipped it's worth a shot. besides amazon have a good/easy return policy

I just ordered it. I hope it works for my setup Asus 5870 + 24" BenQ 1200p monitor.

Worst case:
- it doesn't work and I have to return it..

Best case:
- It can replace my bulky working usb/active adapter with something smaller + nicer looking
- frees up a USB port
- I can sell my current active adapter to some other douche bag and have money left over.

Wish me luck.