installed my new gpu, starts up and shuts down in a second?

[bcrew13]

Installed my EVGA gtx 970, I have a 500W psu, but when I start it up, the leds flash for a second then it turns off? Taking out the power from the GPU and turning it on works, but I'm not sure what to do?

 

[Ralston18]

Make sure that the card is fully seated. Do both fans turn at start up?

Reinstall the drivers. Set up with a basic configuration.

Check the computer's Event Viewer logs: look for an error code or warning at boot time(s).

Power draw is rated at 170 watts if I have correctly matched your gpu. What other devices do you have in your computer? I.e., total power load.

 

[Lutfij]

Can you please pass on your full system's specs inclusive of your OS and connected peripherals? Often the sign of a system shutting down soon after powering up is that the PSU can't provide the power necessary for the system and is shutting off to prevent damage to the other components.