cant get past motherboard splash screen after new gtx 770

argonsoon · Aug 30, 2014

As the tital says i just got a new gtx 770 however my computer freezes at the motherboard splash screen everytime, is this a bios issue or psu issue?

OS-Windows 7 64 bit
Motherboard- Gigabyte 970A-D3
Ram- 12gb
CPU- AMD FX 8350 octo core
Graphics card(prior to problems)- Radeon 5800 series HD
PSU- 500 Watt

jimthenagual · Aug 30, 2014

I'd lean towards the PSU as being the problem. 500W will be challenged with a 770. What make/model is it?

Also, just to make sure, did you connect the PCI-e power connectors to the GPU?

i7Baby · Aug 30, 2014

Fit an internal speaker and tell us the post code.

Its a dual channel mobo. Just use 2 x 4gb total identical ram sticks.

ingtar33 · Aug 30, 2014

you can try to clr_cmos as well... sometimes motherboards act weird when you swap out graphic cards

argonsoon · Aug 30, 2014

i did a power consumption test and the psu is within 50 watts of being maxed out (with the new card) assuming i did the math right. the psu is a

SIGMA SP-500AB 500 WATT ESP 80+ Power Supply (had to pull out the old sheet to find that info)

gear999 · Aug 30, 2014

Sigma... doesn't sound a like a quality PSU. Generally shady PSUs like that output less power than advertised. I'd recommend getting a new PSU from Seasonic or XFX that is at least 550W.

jimthenagual · Aug 30, 2014

Sigma isn't terrible. It's an above average PSU that should be fine. But it'll be working pretty hard to power a system with a gtx770.

@OP
But I'd definitely try the suggestions by i7baby and intgar33

argonsoon · Aug 30, 2014

the psu is close to 4 years old now and just did the math again power sonsumption only comes out to around 443 watts

argonsoon · Aug 30, 2014

soo just type clr_cmos into the cmd?

ingtar33 · Aug 30, 2014

argonsoon :

that's not how that works.

a 500W +80 psu will draw ~625W from the wall when under load (it will actually draw more then that, as almost no psu is at it's advertised efficiency under full load)... that's all that means. that said, old and cheap psus rarely can supply their full rated power.

ingtar33 · Aug 30, 2014

argonsoon :

no. look up clr_cmos... there are hundreds of instructionals on how to do this. (this is basically resetting your motherboard's bios)

argonsoon · Aug 30, 2014

ok ill clear the cmos and try again, hopefully it works i really didnt want to go buy a new power supply aswell

BlankInsanity · Aug 30, 2014

your calculations could always be off. I always, always buy a PSU 100W above the requirments for safety. 50W is a small margin for such a high end card, not something I'd mess around with, not mention the minimum requirements for 650W

argonsoon · Aug 30, 2014

just cleared the Cmos and still froze at splash screen, anything else i can test to get a definitive answer?

jimthenagual · Aug 30, 2014

What about i7baby's suggestion of getting a system speaker so you can get a beep code for troubleshooting?

argonsoon · Aug 30, 2014

im pretty sure it has one already, i seem to remember it going off back when i changed motherboards, but i could be remembering one of the other computers i built, where is this speaker located if my case has one?

i7Baby · Aug 31, 2014

If you have one, it needs to be plugged into the intl spkr headr on yr mobo. See your manual.

You also need to check what bios type you have eg ami. ibm.

See http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm for relevant beep code.

ingtar33 · Aug 31, 2014

argonsoon :

when you say splash screen you're not talking about the windows one... just the bios one right?

argonsoon · Aug 31, 2014

ingtar33 :

the screen im referring to is the screen where it says the brand of the motherboard and you have the option to press del to get into bios or f10 i think to edit boot options

i7Baby · Aug 31, 2014

So have you got an internal speaker or not? What beep code are you getting? http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm What bios type do you have (from your mobo specs)?

Also with your PSU, what make and model is it?

Install your mobo uefi and post the readings you're getting for 12v, 5v and 3.3v.

argonsoon · Aug 31, 2014

im just going to start by getting a power supply it needs to be done eventually anyway and its a good chance its the problem
this ist eh one im looking at http://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-600b-600w-active-pfc-power-supply-black/2427003.p;jsessionid=E4C02DA23DEC3324258B0838D2F31C21.bbolsp-app03-157?id=1219072713094&skuId=2427003&st=power%20supply&cp=1&lp=9

i7Baby · Aug 31, 2014

Try a Seasonic M12II 620 $75 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095 - much better quality.

argonsoon · Aug 31, 2014

well got a new power supply for it its a 600watt and the problem remains......so i guess that means it must be the bios, when i had everything out of my tower i didnt see an internal speaker so i guess it was a differnt one i remember having one, where i pick one up for a "beep" test?

argonsoon · Aug 31, 2014

or is there anyway i can make one t home? i really want this problem solved today if at all possible so i really dont want to order one and wait a week for it to get here.

argonsoon · Aug 31, 2014

found a 64 bit version of @bios (gigabytes bios upgrade system) so was able to successfully upgrade my bios, will check the gtx 770 in a bit here, have to do some work, but will let your guys know how it goes, i really appreciate the help.

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