AMD Software Behind Defective Cards?

[HardOCP News]

According to DigiTimes, AMD's official graphics card diagnostic and validation software was recently discovered to have a bug that failed to detect defective video cards, allowing bad Radeon HD 2400 and 2600 graphics cards to be shipped to consumers.

Although the problem can be easily solved by reapplying the BIOS, because AMD's software did not detect the defect before shipping, the cards will now need to be returned to the makers to be restored. One first-tier maker has recalled over 20,000-30,000 units already, noted the sources.

 

[pxc]

Oops. Someone's getting a smaller xmas bonus this year.

 

[The Null]

i can see many AMD CEO's are shaking thier heads and firing various analysts, and programmers.

 

[ir0nw0lf]

Oops. Someone's getting a smaller xmas bonus this year.

More like someone is getting a pink slip for xmas.

 

[InorganicMatter]

i can see many AMD CEO's are shaking thier heads and firing various analysts, and programmers.

It's actually the CEO who needs to go, but don't get me started on that.

I do wonder why they have to recall for a simple BIOS flash? Most gamers are computer-competent enough to do that much.

 

[Ockie]

Just what AMD needs...

 

[michael.pa2]

Just what AMD needs...

You said it! How many times can they shoot themselves in the foot and still stay in the race?

 

[Deliximus]

It's actually the CEO who needs to go, but don't get me started on that.

I do wonder why they have to recall for a simple BIOS flash? Most gamers are computer-competent enough to do that much.

the 2400/2600s are wildly popular among the OEMs compared to the retail channel. So gamers are not the ones with it. The article doesn't say exactly what is wrong with the software, perhaps only AMD can fix it?

 

[InorganicMatter]

the 2400/2600s are wildly popular among the OEMs compared to the retail channel. So gamers are not the ones with it. The article doesn't say exactly what is wrong with the software, perhaps only AMD can fix it?

I hate to derail this to another R600 flamefest, but I MUST see your source for that (FNW does not count).

 

[J-Mag]

I do wonder why they have to recall for a simple BIOS flash? Most gamers are computer-competent enough to do that much.

Have you played any online game recently? You think that most of those assclowns can biosflash a video card? HAH!