How can I configure my ASUS® P6X58D-E: DDR3, USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, 3-Way SLI motherboard to run with a GeForce GTX 1660 Graphics card?

[johnno]

Hey guys,

I have bought a GeForce GTX 1660 Graphics card as my old PC wouldn't play games (I had a basic graphics card), but the PC now won't boot (no blip no nothing, just a blank screen).

Is there anything I can set trough BIOS to get the card to run?

My motherboard is the ASUS® P6X58D-E: DDR3, USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, 3-Way SLI

Thanks so much!!

 

[SpyderTracks]

Hey guys,

I have bought a GeForce GTX 1660 Graphics card as my old PC wouldn't play games (I had a basic graphics card), but the PC now won't boot (no blip no nothing, just a blank screen).

Is there anything I can set trough BIOS to get the card to run?

My motherboard is the ASUS® P6X58D-E: DDR3, USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, 3-Way SLI

Thanks so much!!

Is this a pcspecialist system? Can you post your full specs from the order page?

When you say won't boot, there's no power, or fans come on and it powers up but there's no display?

 

[johnno]

Thanks so much!

Here are the specs:

Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme Edition i7-990X (3.46GHz) 6.4GTs/12MB Cache
Motherboard ASUS® P6X58D-E: DDR3, USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, 3-Way SLI
Memory (RAM) 24GB SAMSUNG DDR3 TRI-DDR3 1333MHz (6 X 4GB)
Graphics Card 512MB NVIDIA GEFORCE 210 - DVI,HDMI,VGA
Memory - 1st Hard Disk 500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply 600W Quiet 80 PLUS Quad Rail PSU + 120mm
Case Fan (£59) Processor Cooling SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (£19)
Sound Card ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN
PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs USB Options 6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD Modem NONE

So, what happens is that, everything turns on, motherboard, fans, fans on the Graphics Card, lights, everything, but nothing happens, the screen is blanc, and no blips, no nothing, just a blank screen and as I said, the motherboard is on, fans are on, but the PC won't boot.

If I switch the graphics card with the old one , the PC boots up fine,

Thank so much!

 

[Martinr36]

This isn't a PCS system, so I'm afraid we can't help, try somewhere such as Tom's hardware

 

[Scott]

Just to check. Is this a PCS build? Did you purchase it from PCS?

The most obvious thing for me is to check you have plugged the monitor into the GPU and not into the motherboard. Other than that there are many things that it could be.

 

[johnno]

This isn't a PCS system, so I'm afraid we can't help, try somewhere such as Tom's hardware

Hi there, yes, it is a PC Specialists system, I can DM you the order number...

 

[johnno]

Just to check. Is this a PCS build? Did you purchase it from PCS?

The most obvious thing for me is to check you have plugged the monitor into the GPU and not into the motherboard. Other than that there are many things that it could be.

Yes, it is a PC Specialist-built system, but it was bought long ago.

Thanks for your help and suggestions, sure, I plugged in the HDMI cable in the Graphics Card.

I read somewhere that perhaps BIOS settings could be tweaked to allow the card to be recognized and run.

Thanks so much!

 

[Scott]

I gather that plugging in your old GPU gets the system up and running without any issue?

Can I just check that you are plugging in any additional power cables to the 1660? I don't think it will run off the slot alone.

Could you post up a picture of it installed in the system with the side cover off? Just so that we can see how you have configured the cabling etc. Try to get it well lit and cover all of the motherboard connections as well

 

[johnno]

This isn't a PCS system, so I'm afraid we can't help, try somewhere such as Tom's hardware

Here is the invoice, personal info, and price reduced.

INVOICE Invoice Number: ______
Tel: 0844 499 4000 | Fax: 0845 226 4046 Date

Created: 01-04-2011 | Date Dispatched: 07-04-2011

PC Specialist Ltd Units 20 + 20A Brockholes Business Park

Address__________________ ________________

VAT No. 827 4395 05 Product Category Product Description

Case InWIN DRAGON RIDER BLACK GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme Edition i7-990X (3.46GHz) 6.4GTs/12MB Cache
Motherboard ASUS® P6X58D-E: DDR3, USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, 3-Way SLI
Memory (RAM) 24GB SAMSUNG DDR3 TRI-DDR3 1333MHz (6 X 4GB) Graphics Card 512MB NVIDIA GEFORCE 210 - DVI,HDMI,VGA
Memory - 1st Hard Disk 500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm) 1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply 600W Quiet 80 PLUS Quad Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan (£59)
Processor Cooling SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (£19)
Sound Card ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs USB Options 6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD Modem NONE, I WILL BE USING BROADBAND Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£147)
Office Software FREE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Limited functionality Word & Excel) Anti-Virus NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Keyboard & Mouse Logitech® Internet 350 USB Keyboard (£9)
Surge Protection 6 Socket Compact 2M UFO Surge Protector + Auto Power Off Function (£19)
Warranty 3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI) Build Time FAST TRACK 5 WORKING DAY DISPATCH (£29)
Price Ex VAT £_______ Price £______ Quantity 1
Total Order Price EX VAT £______Total VAT Amount £_____Total Order Price £_____Payment Method: _____

 

[johnno]

I gather that plugging in your old GPU gets the system up and running without any issue?

Can I just check that you are plugging in any additional power cables to the 1660? I don't think it will run off the slot alone.

Could you post up a picture of it installed in the system with the side cover off? Just so that we can see how you have configured the cabling etc. Try to get it well lit and cover all of the motherboard connections as well

Hmmm, I watched a YouTube video and the person who installed it didn't add additional power to the card.

I did see the input for the power, but I failed to see the actual plugs from my power supply.

Sure thing, let me take a photo and will post it.

Thanks so much!!

 

[Steveyg]

I gather that plugging in your old GPU gets the system up and running without any issue?

Can I just check that you are plugging in any additional power cables to the 1660? I don't think it will run off the slot alone.

Could you post up a picture of it installed in the system with the side cover off? Just so that we can see how you have configured the cabling etc. Try to get it well lit and cover all of the motherboard connections as well

I think the 1660 only uses one 8pin if I'm not mistaken, a picture could definitely help clear things up

Are you sure the 1660 was working before?

 

[johnno]

I gather that plugging in your old GPU gets the system up and running without any issue?

Can I just check that you are plugging in any additional power cables to the 1660? I don't think it will run off the slot alone.

Could you post up a picture of it installed in the system with the side cover off? Just so that we can see how you have configured the cabling etc. Try to get it well lit and cover all of the motherboard connections as well

Hi there, it was the additional power supply, I added it (found the cables) and it works fine.

Thanks so much!!

 

[johnno]

I think the 1660 only uses one 8pin if I'm not mistaken, a picture could definitely help clear things up

Are you sure the 1660 was working before?

It's all good, just booted up and all is up and running.

Thanks so much for all your help guys!🙏

 

[Martinr36]

Good to hear you're sorted 👍

 

[Scott]

Glad you're up and running