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New Mobo problems with used GTX 460

mjd

mjd

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Hi Folks,

I have a new mobo/CPU with known-good GPU, RAM, disks, and monitors.
The PSU was new several years ago, but has been unused since 2010.

When I tried to boot this machine, I couldn't get output from the GPU (a GTX 460 Cyclone PCIe 2.0).
All the fans for the system are working including the GPU fans.
And, if I use the mobo DVI, I get normal output.

What are the normal steps to diagnose this? Are these symptoms of a bad PSU or mobo and how would I tell?

Thanks,
-Mike



Here's the full franken-build of my old leftover parts and new replacement parts:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/mdarweesh/saved/2y7r
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87M-D3H 1.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Intel X25-M 160GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 460 1GB Video Card
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Other: Corsair HX620w Power Supply
 
Yup, I tried both the x16 and x4 slots. And I tried switching the BIOS to try those slots first.
No luck.
 
Are you sure the card is sitting in all the way.otherwise if you can.try another card.the one you have could be defect.
 
The card is known good, but I'll double check the seating. It's latched in though so I doubt this is the problem.
 
Have you gone in to the BIOS and set the system to use the PCIe card instead of the built-in graphics?
 
ketchup79 said:
Are you running the F8 BIOS?

One thing listed is "Improve PCIE-E compatibility"
Click to expand...

No, I will try that tonight.
And I will either try a different PCIe 3.0 card or multimeter the PSU if updating the BIOS doesn't work.

Though I've never multimetered a PSU before, so if you don't see me online for a week, send a fire truck.

-M
 
Did you install the chipset drivers that come with any new motherboard? You said it was a new motherboard, Did you reinstall windows?
 
piasabird said:
Did you install the chipset drivers that come with any new motherboard? You said it was a new motherboard, Did you reinstall windows?
Click to expand...

I haven't gotten to OS install yet. I'm just trying to post through the new config. It does post, but I can't see it through the video card, only through onboard.
 
OK, it looks like the problem is a bad or misconfigured power supply.

I plugged in a different (newer) GPU and it complained that the 6 power supply wasn't attached.

So, I'm going to investigate the 6-pin connectors and then probably buy a new PSU.
 
Yup, it was the PSU link to the GPU. All fixed.
Now, gotta find a home for it since it's just leftover parts from my primary computer's upgrade.
 
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