[SOLVED] GPU not found

[Hsbfmv]

I have installed a geforce gt 710 on a H-I41-uATX mobo. I'm hoping I didnt overestimate the mobo, but it won't recognize the card. Checked hidden hardware in device manager, nothing. Fans spin, and I've plenty of wattage on my psu (500W). None of the drivers I look for will install saying "not compatible with your version of windows"

Should I just say forget this and send back the gpu?

 

[vov4ik_il]

Connect the display to the gt 710 (if not already).

 

[DSzymborski]

And what is "this version of Windows?" You didn't actually tell us, well, anything about your PC other than the GPU and motherboard!

 

[Hsbfmv]

If I do that I get no image. Monitor

Connect the display to the gt 710 (if not already).

I did. But since theres no driver the monitor just goes to sleep like the computer doesnt know how to use the gpu.

 

[Hsbfmv]

And what is "this version of Windows?" You didn't actually tell us, well, anything about your PC other than the GPU and motherboard!

Windows 10 64bit. Most recent version according to windows update settings

 

[DSzymborski]

Do you actually know this GPU works? It would only work when connected to the GPU and if Windows isn't able to run it with basic drivers, it means, more often than not, there's something wrong with the card (then the PCIE slot itself).

 

[Shektron]

If I do that I get no image. Monitor

I did. But since theres no driver the monitor just goes to sleep like the computer doesnt know how to use the gpu.

Try doing a CMOS reset, unplug your PC from the wall and remove the motherboard battery for 10-15 minutes, then put it back in. This will reset your BIOS, which might be defaulting to integrated graphics right now.

 

[Hsbfmv]

Do you actually know this GPU works? It would only work when connected to the GPU and if Windows isn't able to run it with basic drivers, it means, more often than not, there's something wrong with the card (then the PCIE slot itself).

Brand new card, dont know about the slot. Are there ways to check it?

 

[DSzymborski]

Brand new card, dont know about the slot. Are there ways to check it?

Unfortunately, the way to check it is using another known working card.

 

[Hsbfmv]

Try doing a CMOS reset, unplug your PC from the wall and remove the motherboard battery for 10-15 minutes, then put it back in. This will reset your BIOS, which might be defaulting to integrated graphics right now.

Won't I still need the driver? Even using geforce experience says theres no card installed. If I set the bios boot menu to intergrated I get picture using that port.

 

[DSzymborski]

Won't I still need the driver? Even using geforce experience says theres no card installed. If I set the bios boot menu to intergrated I get picture using that port.

All GPUs are run initially in Windows without specific drivers; Windows has basic drivers that work with GPUs. If it's plugged into the motherboard, you won't be using the GPU, period.

 

[Hsbfmv]

Unfortunately, the way to check it is using another known working card.

Of course. So best bet, having used all the bios boot options for video and only getting intergrated to work, is the slot is no good?

 

[Hsbfmv]

All GPUs are run initially in Windows without specific drivers; Windows has basic drivers that work with GPUs. If it's plugged into the motherboard, you won't be using the GPU, period.

Understood... I think.
So why no picture when bios is set to the pci and monitor is plugged in to the gpu?

 

[DSzymborski]

Understood... I think.
So why no picture when bios is set to the pci and monitor is plugged in to the gpu?

That, of course, is the question, which is hard to answer without either a different GPU to try in the PCIE slot or a different PC to try the GPU in.

 

[Hsbfmv]

That, of course, is the question, which is hard to answer without either a different GPU to try in the PCIE slot or a different PC to try the GPU in.

Thank you. Lets assume the card is fine, being brand new and having had precautions to avoid static damage. That only leaves the final option as far as I can tell. Cant get back into the case today but tomorrow I'll look into it further and let you know what I find.

 

[DSzymborski]

Thank you. Lets assume the card is fine, being brand new and having had precautions to avoid static damage. That only leaves the final option as far as I can tell. Cant get back into the case today but tomorrow I'll look into it further and let you know what I find.

DOA GPUs have been known to happen. I've had more than one over the years.

Yeah, it kinda sucks, but a lot of diagnosing PCs is simply swapping out parts. You would likely be able to get a local shop to look at it for free (testing the GPU and/or trying another basic GPU in the PC)

 

[vov4ik_il]

Regardless of the operating system, if the card is working and inserted/connected to the monitor, and PSU (if it has the power jack for it), the computer should POST and you should be able to enter BIOS.

 

[Hsbfmv]

That, of course, is the question, which is hard to answer without either a different GPU to try in the PCIE slot or a different PC to try the GPU in.

Welp, resetting CMOS seemed to have worked. I booted up woth card inserted and monitor plugged in and everything worked fine. Feel free to close the topic. <3

 

[DSzymborski]

Welp, resetting CMOS seemed to have worked. I booted up woth card inserted and monitor plugged in and everything worked fine. Feel free to close the topic. <3

Always enjoy a happy ending! We tend to leave threads open just in case there's a continual issue. At least, until some random person responds to a 5-year-old thread that they have a vaguely similar problem.

Do click the trophy icon on the post that helped you the most, which should be Shektron's, I believe.