Cant boot when graphics card is in pci slot

Luke_107

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Hi all,

I have assembled my new PC with the following setup:

Intel i7 6700k
ASUS Z170-A
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card
16GB Corsair Vengence RAM
1TB WD Blue HDD
Corsair CX 500

I can manage to get my system to boot fine when running off integrated graphics even if the graphics card is plugged in to the mother board(not plugged into the power suppply). However when the graphics card is plugged into the power supply and the mother board; my system will not boot. I cant even get into my bios. I have tried my friends graphics card and that does not seem to work (He has the 3gb). When plugged in my graphics card will light up even if not plugged into the power supply so it is getting power from the motherboard. When my friends graphics card is plugged in the system wont boot at all (whether plugged into power or not). I have tried multiple slots and only get the same resutls. My system stays running during all instances. Both graphics cards work on his computer.
 

ScreamSilence

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Feb 12, 2017
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Hi, Ok lets do some basic troubleshooting

Update Bios

First I would like you to update your motherboard bios if you have not already. Assuming you are on Windows 10 64bit this is the latest one http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/Z170-A/Z170-A-ASUS-3301.zip?_ga=1.32640441.620729996.1486724269
if Not find it here https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-A/HelpDesk_Download/

  • Unzip the .CAP file and place it into a USB Flash Drive.
    Eject and unplug all other Flash drives
    Reboot the PC into the bios (using the iGPU ofc)
    go to the tools section the UEFI bios
    select Asus EZ flash 3 or w/e number you have
    select by USB
    Select the Flash drive that has the bios within
    Select the .CAP file
    Press Enter
    When the update is done it should automatically reboot, give you an option to reboot, otherwise you umm.... reboot lol :lol:.

did not work?

I need you to clarify a couple things.
First are you using the power supply cord for the GPU that looks like this?
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or like this
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Your card has an 8 pin power connector but you should be using the one in the first image 6+2 connector.

Are you booting with the Display connected to the GPU? Or to the motherboard i/o (the ports directly attached to your motherboard)?

After you plug in your 1060 to the PSU can you get the system to boot while leaving the display connected to the motherboard i/o (using the iGPU).?

For the sake of speeding things along

If you can get it to boot using the iGPU (having your display plugged into the motherboard) with the GPU connected to the PSU using the 6+2 connecter while located in the PCIEx16_1 slot would be slot #2 in the image below on your motherboard.
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Then please do the following:

Reset all your BIOS settings to default. (boot to bios click the top right "hotkeys" find the one that says reset to optimal setting or w/e. Press it... DUH :lol: (usually F5))

Have access to a second monitor? (ask your friend)

  • Do not plug a display into the 1060 yet

    Boot to bios

    Go to the Advanced tab

    Select Advanced System Agent

    set iGPU Multi monitor [Enabled] (leave the memory at 64MB)

    set Primary Display to [iGFX]

    press F10 (it could be different for you, basically exit saving changes, check hotkeys on the top right corner if unsure)

    Do not plug a display into the 1060 yet

    Allow it to boot to login.

    Shut it down.

    Plug in the second display to the GPU.

    Boot up the PC

    If you do not see an image on the second screen yet do not worry

    login to windows

    assuming you are using windows 10 press Win+P (start menu/windows logo key +P)Either click duplicate. or keep holding down the win key and press p again until you have selected duplicate and press enter. (t DO NOT select 2nd screen only).

    if you see a picture on the second display (the one connected to the GTX 1060) then reboot to bios

    Go to the Advanced tab

    Select Advanced System Agent

    set Primary Display to [PEG]

    Press F10 (or w/e key is = Exit saving changes)

    Does the 2nd monitor (the one connected to the GTX1060 display the bootup sequence (the asus logo or w/e you see during boot and the option to bios etc) ?

    If it does congrats your motherboard isnt borked. :p

    Shutdown

    unplug your friends display say thanks blah blah blah

    plug only 1 display, your display to the GTX 1060

    Attempt to boot

    If you see all the bios and stuff and everything is working fine then login to windows

    press win+P select primary display only or PC screen only. Select me as best response :bounce: yay. Then Do w/e you wanna do XD

    optional want to disable the iGPU? (since you have a K series i7 this can help Overclocking thermals)

    reboot to bios

    Go to the Advanced tab

    Select Advanced System Agent

    set iGPU Multi monitor [Disabled]

    set Primary Display to [PEG]

    F10 (exit saving changes)

    Enjoy



Do not have access to a second monitor? (NOT RECOMMENDED)

  • Plug in your display to the motherboard i/o

    Select Advanced System Agent

    set iGPU Multi monitor [Enabled] (leave the memory at 64MB)

    set Primary Display to [iGFX]

    F10 (exit saving Changes)

    Login to windows

    assuming you are using windows 10 press Win+P (start menu/windows logo key +P) and click duplicate. or keep holding down the win key and press p again until you have selected duplicate and press enter. (t DO NOT select 2nd screen only).

    Shutdown

    Plug in the display to the GTX1060

    Boot up the PC

    You will likely NOT see the boot up sequence don't worry, leave it alone for about 1-5 minutes or w/e it normally takes to get to the login screen.

    Do you see the login screen?

    If not press win+P+P+P+P and press enter. do you see a display? if not press win+p+p+p and press enter do you now see a display?

    If not scroll down to where it says Didn't see S#@%!

    If yes, reboot to bios

    Go to the Advanced tab

    Select Advanced System Agent

    Optional want to disable the iGPU? (since you have a K series i7 this can help with Overclocking thermals) set iGPU Multi Montor [Disabled]

    set Primary Display to [PEG]

    F10 (exit saving Changes)

    If you see all the bios and stuff and everything is working fine then login to windows press win+P select primary display only or PC screen only. Select me as best response :bounce: yay. Then Do w/e you wanna do XD

Didnt See S#@%! ?

  • Reboot to bios

    Go to the Advanced tab

    Select Advanced System Agent

    set iGPU Multi monitor [Disabled] (leave the memory at 64MB)

    set Primary Display to [PEG]

    F10 (exit saving Changes) When it shuts down unplug the display before it reboots.

    Hardboot the PC (hold the power button until it shuts downs)

    plug in the display to the GTX1060

    Power on the PC

    If it boots correctly Select me as best response :bounce: yay. Then Do w/e you wanna do XD

    optional want to enable the iGPU? I had you disable. (since you have a K series CPU I recommend leaving it disabled as it may help with Overclocking thermals)

    Reboot to bios

    Go to the Advanced tab

    Select Advanced System Agent

    set iGPU Multi monitor [Enabled] (leave the memory at 64MB)

    Set Primary Display [PEG]

    F10 (exit saving changes)


If it still doesnt !@$#5#$^ Boot up properly :fou:

Turn off the PC and plug in the display back into the motherboard i/o and attempt to boot.

If it now no longer shows a proper boot sequence :ouch: you'll have to clear the CMOS.

Turn off the PC. Switch off the PSU. Unplug the Power cord. Then remove the button cell battery located below your CPU, wait 30 seconds. Re-insert the battery. Plug in the PC, Switch on the PSU. Turn on the PC and make sure it boots properly again.

didn't work?

please follow the instructions from your motherboard manual on how to clear the CMOS the annoying way lel . Included below.
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If none of that worked. Then RMA your motherboard :( or plug in a USB flash drive to your PC boot to bios and click the top right "hotkeys" find the screenshot option (usually f12) Screenshot all your bios settings and select the Flash drive as the save location. Then upload them somewhere. like lunapic or tiny pic. Then add them here. Although it is likely that the screens will prove a waste of time and you'll have to RMA anyway.

Good luck :p

P.S. If you have a good air/water cooler and want help overclocking the CPU, start another Q/A and PM the link I'll help you out.