Display problems after swapping from GTX 580 to amd R9 290

Robin Brawn · Jan 15, 2014

Hi guys,

So Basically I swapped my gtx 580 for an r9 290 in my system and I am struggling to get it to work.

I removed nvidia drivers before seating the new card and I am struggling with installing the new card. I have the card running as I have output on the graphics card and the fan is spinning so Im sure its correctly seated. When I try to find the graphics card it is not being discovered on device manager and it seems to be only picking up the onboard graphics.

I have tried installing AMD drivers but when I do my 1920x1080p resolution is maintained, however I now have a black border all the way around my screen and the graphics card is still not recognised. Please help!!

Also if this in the wrong thread, Im sorry

Edit: Selecting AMD auto detect doesnt detect card.

Installing the amd r9 200 series drivers puts a 200 series display adaptor on device manager but still get black borders all the way around screen and is now prone to crashing. Having to use my laptop now as anything graphically intensive seems to crash my pc.

rolandzhang3 · Jan 15, 2014

Did you clean out the older Nvidia display drivers using Driver Fusion first?

brarboy · Jan 15, 2014

Make sure the cable is being connected to the new video card and not the onboard video card and try to disable onboard video in device manager.

Robin Brawn · Jan 15, 2014

I just uninstalled all the nvidia drivers and used driver sweeper.

I'm using the hdmi on the graphics card and already giving me output before drivers

brarboy · Jan 15, 2014

Robin Brawn :

does your problem still remains?

Robin Brawn · Jan 15, 2014

Yes just popped to the gym but in need of ideas

brarboy · Jan 15, 2014

Robin Brawn :

Try resetting your bios setting for once

Edit: Make sure you are providing adequate amount of power to your gpu. For r9 290 minimum psu is 650watts.

Robin Brawn · Jan 15, 2014

Already done that I have done the default on the bios and removed the battery to reset it that way too I got an 850w gold psu which supports sli so I know it's good enough and got enough Amps on the rail

brarboy · Jan 15, 2014

just to assure, plug that gpu in some other motherboard and see if also gives you same problem.
I was reading this http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/370551-33-detecting-graphics-card thread. And heard the guy saying that he contacted to manufacturer and his card was DOA(i hope that means Dead on Arrival). So it would be better for you to confirm that your gpu is function-able.

Robin Brawn · Jan 15, 2014

I have output though fans spinning very loudly as reviews have said still nothing

brarboy · Jan 15, 2014

Robin Brawn :

Your graphics card require 1 6-pin plug and 1 8-pin connectors?
Just try replacing those both connectors with other extra connector if you have in your supply.

EDIT: Did you disable the gtx 580 card in device manager before removing? If not, try to do it

Robin Brawn · Jan 15, 2014

No I didn't would that be worth doing?

brarboy · Jan 15, 2014

Robin Brawn :

its worth a try.

Robin Brawn · Jan 15, 2014

Can you disable it without having to replace the cards again

Robin Brawn · Jan 15, 2014

No joy

diddle283 · Jan 15, 2014

To lose the black border go into the catalyst software and into the flatscreen menu and use overscan to put the screen size right

brarboy · Jan 15, 2014

Robin Brawn :

you should be inserting the graphics card and then try. Also, disable the on-board graphics by moving a jumper on the mobo if you have one it.
Whats the brand of your card?
EDIT: OR try this: Open the Control Panel and click Add Hardware. From there, a wizard will help you install the new drivers from the CD that came bundled with your new card.
if that doesnt work, try checking your gpu by inserting in PCIE X8 slot.
Pls provide information on what's in your build

Robin Brawn · Jan 18, 2014

I think I fixed it, I had to reinstall windows 8.1 it now comes up with amd r9 290 series on device manager rather than the generalised 200 series previously. So far so good will keep updated.

brarboy · Jan 18, 2014

Robin Brawn :

Enjoy your gaming

have a good time

Robin Brawn · Jan 18, 2014

brarboy :

Its back, reinstalled windows and updated to newest mobo bios now joy.

my specs are

AMD FX8350
12gb Patriot viper ram
1tb hdd and 128gb ssd
AMD R9 290 Sapphire

brarboy · Jan 18, 2014

Robin Brawn :

brarboy :

Its back, reinstalled windows and updated to newest mobo bios now joy.

my specs are

AMD FX8350
12gb Patriot viper ram
1tb hdd and 128gb ssd
AMD R9 290 Sapphire

so you are good and running well with your gpu?

Robin Brawn · Jan 18, 2014

brarboy :

Robin Brawn :

so you are good and running well with your gpu?

Nope still crashing and doing it randomly too

My mobo is also M5A78L-M USB3

brarboy · Jan 18, 2014

Robin Brawn :

brarboy :

Nope still crashing and doing it randomly too

My mobo is also M5A78L-M USB3

try checking your gpu buddy with some other motherboard. That will help you to identify the problem you are facing.

Robin Brawn · Jan 18, 2014

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try checking your gpu buddy with some other motherboard. That will help you to identify the problem you are facing.[/quotemsg]

I dont have a spare mobo to test I was considering just buying a new mobo but AMD doesn't have any boards with PCI 3.0 support yet.

I have been doing loads of research into this its even the 290x thats got problems too

brarboy · Jan 18, 2014

here is one

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_990FXGEN3_R20/#specifications

Find any retailer or service center to get it checked for once. Or find a friend

Display problems after swapping from GTX 580 to amd R9 290

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