OS4.1 and Sam Flex video issue

[Splurge]

Having some graphic issues on my new sam.  These glitches seem to only happen when I view any directory window in Icon mode.  Doesnt matter what background I pick, it can even be a blank pattern, it will always show these lines.  Doesnt seem to affect any programs or the Workbench background.

When I change my Window background to anything else, it will remove the lines for a short time.  But they will eventually come back at some point during use.

Any ideas?
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[Bazzaq]

don't know about on a sam, but on pc that usually points to vid card overheating or maybe ram problem..

[new2amga]

I agree with Bazzaq.  Are there any programs out there to test your video card on AOS4.1? I couldn't tell you whether it's overheating or a memory issue.  Have you tried running with the case open with a small fan either blowing or sucking the heat from the video card?  If you have the ability to try that see if that changes anything.

[Splurge]

I would agree with you all, but I would think this would happen in other places if that was the issue.  None of those lines appear in anything else.  Browsing is fine, viewing images, and every other program doesnt have this issue.

I doubt its a temp issue, things are nice and cool.  And the case has a fan right over the video card.

[Framiga]

try to disable compositing.

[Splurge]

Framiga wrote:
try to disable compositing.

No change.  The issue mainly seems to come up when I first boot up.  If I change/save any GUI prefs or WB Pattern the lines seem to go away until the next reboot.  The lines do come back during the day without a reboot, but I cant seem to find at what point the lines re-appear.

[Framiga]

contact your dealer or ACube directly.

[Splurge]

Framiga wrote:
contact your dealer or ACube directly.

Ug, my least favorite words.

[Splurge]

To further add to the mystery...

When I have both dimms installed the glitch happens.  If I have them alone in either slot, the glitch goes away.  I dont have another video card to test, but I suppose I'll contact Acube before I buy another card.

[Piru]

@Splurge

It looks like the Flex has some problems with two memory dimms. It could be problem with this particular mobo, the memory modules you use or (in the worst case) some generic problem with the Flex.

Is there some memory test application to try?

[Jeff]

Is there anyone running a Flex yet with both DIMMs that does not have this problem? I was just about to place an order for a Sam Flex and they are out of stock, perhaps that was a blessing?

Is the affected board one of the overclocked 800mhz ones or is it the 667mhz version?  I'll hold out for a little more information before ordering.

Thanks,
-Jeff

[Splurge]

Mine is the 800 model.  I havent heard of anyone else having this problem so I'm betting its just an anomaly.  I really would like to see if I can get a hold of another video card, since its the only other thing I havent tried swapping.  Amigakit is looking into the problem.  If anyone wants to be super cool, they could send me a 9250 to try out.   :crazy:

[Piru]

There indeed seems to be something wrong with SAM Flex with two DIMMs

[Jeff]

It seems that more than one of the overclocked 800mhz versions is affected. Do the 667mhz versions of the Flex board still have the same graphics problems with both DIMMs installed or are these ok?

[Everblue]

I just got my Sam440 Flex @ 800mhz with 1 gig RAM. I am at work and didnt find a HDD, so I am using OS4.1 via CD (so no updates).

I am getting some random horizontal lines (maybe 1px by 4px) on the screen with compositing off. Tonight I will install OS4.1 properly complete with updates.

One more thing - I have connected a VGA montior (dont have a DVI monitor), when I got these lines... So I tried with DVI to VGA adapter. Same problem!