New Mobo problems with used GTX 460

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
 

Boondox

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Did you try using the PCI-E 2.0 x4 slot to see if the system would boot up normally with the GTX 460?
 

mjd

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Yup, I tried both the x16 and x4 slots. And I tried switching the BIOS to try those slots first.
No luck.
 

denis280

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do you get a signal from the dvi-d from the board(with the gtx-460 removed)
 

mjd

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Yes, two 6-pin power connectors from the PSU -> GPU.
Yes, DVI from the mobo works.
 

denis280

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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.
 

mjd

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The card is known good, but I'll double check the seating. It's latched in though so I doubt this is the problem.
 

Steltek

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Have you gone in to the BIOS and set the system to use the PCIe card instead of the built-in graphics?
 

Ketchup

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Are you running the F8 BIOS?

One thing listed is "Improve PCIE-E compatibility"
 

mjd

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Are you running the F8 BIOS?

One thing listed is "Improve PCIE-E compatibility"

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
 

piasabird

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Did you install the chipset drivers that come with any new motherboard? You said it was a new motherboard, Did you reinstall windows?
 

mjd

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Did you install the chipset drivers that come with any new motherboard? You said it was a new motherboard, Did you reinstall windows?

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.
 

mjd

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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.
 

mjd

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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.