Error detected in Video RAM

My iMac G5 won't boot. I get the Apple icon and a gray screen that turns to blue, but then stops there and gives me a loud fan noise. I used the installation disk to do a hardware test and an error was detected in the Video RAM. The error code is:
2ATI / 1 / 4:113 - xxxxx - 113
I don't remember if it was eligible for the repair extension program for video and power, but I just checked and the program is closed anyway.
Do I just take it in to the repair shop? Please advise!

Welcome to Discussions JoAnn.
Do I just take it in to the repair shop? Please advise!
I'm afraid so. The Video RAM is on the logic board, and that could be an expensive repair.

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I have been having a string of kernel panics and AHT v1.2 detected a video RAM error "disp/13/2". In a previous post, it was suggested that this message meant that many things were fried and that a new computer was the best option. Has anyone successfully repared this problem, and how do you do it?

Unfortunately, AHT's very cryptic messages are intended to benefit Apple technicians, not ordinary civilians. That said, any message about a video or display problem is bad news, because it probably means replacing either the logic board or the display, and each is very expensive.

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I was seeing sqiggly lines on my monitor and ran an apple dianostic test and it said that it detected an error in my video ram... is there any ay i can fix this problem.

The video ram is soldered onto the video card. It would be extremely difficult if not impossible for the average home user to just replace the video ram. More than likely you cannot even get the chips to attempt it.
If your Mac is a tower model then the video card is in a separate slot and you can buy a new one and replace it yourself. If you have an iMac or other all in one model then the video card is not a separate card but is a group of chips soldered to the motherboard. If that is the case the only means of replacing a bad video card is to replace the entire motherboard. Even Apple cannot just replace the video ram on those types of computers.

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It means you need to take your machine in to service if it doesn't fall under these programs:
http://www.apple.com/support/exchange_repair/powerbook.html
If the cost is too high, one of these companies may fix it cheaper:
http://www.dttservice.com/
http://www.powerbookresq.com/
http://www.microdocusa.com/
http://www.macspecialist.com/
http://www.techrestore.com/
Or if you can find the part and are technically minded, http://www.ifixit.com and http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ have numerous logicboard replacement instructions.

Video Ram error detected: 2NVD/1/4:0x6" -?

Dear Apple users,
Apple Hardware Test confirmed that I have the following error under Video Ram:
Video RAM Error Detected
Error Code 2NVD/1/4:0x6
Does anyone know what this mean? Do I just get a new video card? Or is this error related to the logic board and needs a major replacement of the motherboard?
Thank you for any advice beforehand.

Hi-
The error is referring to your graphics card VRAM, not a problem with your logic board.
Do I just get a new video card?
I would say Yes.

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Had my screen lock up and when I ran Apple Hardware Test I received a VIDEO RAM ERROR DETECTED - Error code 2NYD/1/4:2122
Scrolling is all messed up, tried reinstalling system software but nothing seems to help. Only starts after quite a few tries.
Do I need to take in for service or is there a software fix?

Welcome to the discussions Eugene.
If I were you, I'd take it in for service. It sounds like a hardware problem that a software update won't fix.
I hope it works out for you.

Symptom: iBook typing by itself. Diagnosis: Video Ram Error

My ibook types by itself sometimes.
If I run the Apple Hardware Test when the computer is fine then the computer will pass the Apple Hardware Test.
But, if I run the Apple Hardware Test when the computer is malfunctioning then the computer will fail the Apple Hardware Test.
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Video RAM Error detected
**ERROR*CODE***ERROR*CODE**
2ATI/2/4: 113-xxxxx- 1 42
**ERROR*CODE***ERROR*CODE**
Is there any genius out there who has a solution?
I already took my computer to an authorised Apple Service Centre, they told me that I should replace the logic board.
I live in a developing country. A new logic board is too expensive for me.
ibook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.7)

I'm guessing you actually have two problems. A video RAM problem and a keyboard problem. I can't believe a video RAM problem would reveal itself by typing. The keyboard can be replaced easily, it's a user-replaceable part. I might try to get that replaced first. It shouldn't be too expensive. However, this will not fix the video RAM problem you've detected. You will need to replace the logic board to get that fixed.
-Doug

Error 1074397153 Cannot Detect Recognizable Video source

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Hey wowens,
I was wondering if you ran just a simple grab example program, and perform the same action of shutting off the camera's light source, do you get the same error? The error you are getting means that the frame grabber is not receiving any data from the camera in the expected timeout period. There shouldn't be any reason why decreasing the light quickly should stop the camera from sending data, as the camera should still be sending some data, like all black pixels or something. I might suggest tapping the data coming in with an oscilloscope to see if the data stops when you decrease the light. If you can't do this, I might suggest altering the code so that you don't stop the loop. You could also look at the shipping example called LL Scan Multiple Channels.VI. What version of the NI-IMAQ driver are you using? I would suggest that you upgrade to the most recent if you don't have it. Other than that it sounds like you need to find out what is causing the error before you start to find a solution.
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Error 0xBFF6001F - Cannot detect recognizable video source

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I'm using a NI PCI-1433 card with a Sentech camera.
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Error message AHT 1.2.3: Error code disp/13/2 in video ram test section

Hello to the forum,
i have garbage on the screen on my Titanium DVI 867MHZ, so i run AHT in extended session and on video test section the first test with green-red stripes on screen runs but then the message Error code disp/13/2 appears. Does that mean the display has a problem or the video-ram is faulty or the grafic chip?
Greetings iMacG5-User

Unfortunately, AHT's very cryptic messages are intended to benefit Apple technicians, not ordinary civilians. That said, any message about a video or display problem is bad news, because it probably means replacing either the logic board or the display, and each is very expensive.

Video RAM Error code disp/13/2

Hello again
Does anyone knows what this means? And if so, how can I fix it?
My display has been going funny for the past two weeks now and keeps crashing. After I did a hardware test, this came up next to the video RAM:
Error code disp/13/2
Now I have no idea what to do next?
I'm desperate, please help.
Carly

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Video Ram Error

Hi All,
Wondered if anyone could advise me?
I have PowerMac G5, 2x 2Ghz, 2.5GB DDR SDRAM.
I've upgraded to 4.1.9 and keep software up to date.
All ran perfectly, until out of the blue, my screen started displaying artifacts. Example:
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Is there a way to fix this or do i need a new Video Card?
If so, i was looking at ATI Radeon X1900 XT Graphics Upgrade kit. Is this compatible with my machine?
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If the graphics card has a fan attached, it may be worth checking that it isn't sticking or clogged with dust etc, just incase they're heat related artifacts. Failing that though, assuming it is a geninue hardware problem with the VRAM, I think the only option is to replace the graphics card.
Compatible cards depend on whether you have a dual processor 2GHz G5 or a dual core 2GHz G5. The former (dual processor) has an 8x AGP graphics card slot, making the Radeon X800 XT the only real choice. The latter (dual core) has a PCI Express graphics card slot, making the Radeon X1900 the only real choice. You can tell them apart by the number of ethernet ports on the back - the dual processor models have one ethernet port, the dual core models have two.
Unfortunately Mac compatible graphics cards seem to be in short supply at the moment, seemingly because they're being redesigned to conform to the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive.

Video Ram Error Code

I ran Hardware Test and got an error for Video Ram. 2ATI/1/4 113xxxxx117
Can I replace the Video Ram myself? If not, how much does a repair like that cost? RAM is guaranteed for life, right? So how about Video Ram?
I am getting lines around icons and the cursor. It is imposible to watch any videos in iTunes or FrontRow without enormous graphic interference. Like a really bad connection on your TV.
Thanks.

The video RAM is part of the motherboard. It is not something that you can replace yourself. Unfortunately it means that you need a new motherboard.
FYI, you should ask future questions in the iMac G5 discussion area since you have an iMac G5.

Hardware Test: Video Ram "error code 2NVD/1/4:119" G5 2.7 NVIDIA 6800 Ultra

Wondering if anyone has experienced this . . .
My G5 started displaying rows of chevron shaped artifacts a few weeks after upgrading to Leopard, Bought a used replacent card and it seemed to fix the problem for a couple of weeks then too started displaying the artifacts, ran the Hardware Test on both cards and both had Video Ram error code 2NVD/1/4:2119
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I need to do more troubleshooting of my problem before I trying to reflash I think . . .
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Error 1074397153 "cannot detect recognizable video source" in LabVIEW environment and but not in NI MAX

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We have first tested our cameralink camera using NI MAX and we were able to grab with out any error.
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All the camera cables, power cables to the camera are fine.
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-What camera you are using? Did you try with any other software provided with camera vendor?
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uday,
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