PC Won't Boot After EVGA 1070SC Install

[jack031700]

Hi all
I have just bought a evga 1070sc to replace my evga 970. Upon plugging it in, only the case fans will turn on. The cpu fan, graphics card, and rear case fan that is plugged into the mobo will not turn on. Any suggestions?

My Specs:
i5-4690k
Asus Z97a mobo
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2, 80+ GOLD 750W PSU
Corsair Vengeance 2x8gb
1TB HDD
EVGA GTX 970 --> EVGA GTX 1070SC

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Take the card completely out and reseat it. Obviously unplug it first. Check all the power supply connections in the computer when you're plugging the card back in.

Edit: If that doesn't work try another PCI-E slot.

Edit 2: If that's a modular power supply ( pretty sure it is ) check both ends of the cable.

 

[iamacow]

Don't forget the PEG cables (6-8PIN), that's the number one thing do when installing a new card. The computer won't boot. Sometimes you'll get a message saying plug in the power, but that's rare.

 

[jack031700]

Don't forget the PEG cables (6-8PIN), that's the number one thing do when installing a new card. The computer won't boot. Sometimes you'll get a message saying plug in the power, but that's rare.

I've done this multiple times. Re-seating it multiple times. I installed my old one and everything works perfectly so I'm not sure what to do

 

[Deleted member 217926]

You try another PCI-E slot?

 

[jack031700]

You try another PCI-E slot?

Just tried this. Still same issue

 

[Deleted member 217926]

You have another computer you can try the new card in? If the old card works fine and you have this one plugged in correctly then it almost has to be a bad card. You could prove it by trying it in another computer.

The good news is EVGA has amazing customer support. :lol:

 

[jack031700]

You have another computer you can try the new card in? If the old card works fine and you have this one plugged in correctly then it almost has to be a bad card. You could prove it by trying it in another computer.

The good news is EVGA has amazing customer support. :lol:

I bought this off of Amazon. What is the fastest way to get a replacement

 

[jack031700]

You have another computer you can try the new card in? If the old card works fine and you have this one plugged in correctly then it almost has to be a bad card. You could prove it by trying it in another computer.

The good news is EVGA has amazing customer support. :lol:

Just tried this in my brother's pc and it worked right away.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Try different PCI-E connectors.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Looks like you have 4 x 8 (6+2) pin connectors on that unit. Try different cables as well as different ports.

 

[jack031700]

Looks like you have 4 x 8 (6+2) pin connectors on that unit. Try different cables as well as different ports.

I have. Replaced the cable with a new one from the PSU box

 

[Deleted member 217926]

And plugged that cable into a new port on the power supply? If so then I have no idea.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Try clearing CMOS. Last idea I've got. Just be aware that you might have to re-enable stuff like fast boot and XMP and any overclocking.

 

[jack031700]

Try clearing CMOS. Last idea I've got. Just be aware that you might have to re-enable stuff like fast boot and XMP and any overclocking.

What's CMOS?

 

[iamacow]

CMOS is the bios. Since we know the card works and the power cables did work with the GTX 970, I don't see why it won't start. To reset the CMOS, either remove the battery or some motherboards have a button you can press. Usually the battery removable is the easiest.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Clearing CMOS resets the BIOS to the default settings. CMOS is not the BIOS. Iamacow read this:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001360.htm

Your motherboard has a jumper. The manual will tell you what to do. If you didn't keep the manual it can be found here:

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z97A/HelpDesk_Manual/

You should short the jumper over removing the battery.

 

[jack031700]

Clearing CMOS resets the BIOS to the default settings. CMOS is not the BIOS. Iamacow read this:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001360.htm

Your motherboard has a jumper. The manual will tell you what to do. If you didn't keep the manual it can be found here:

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z97A/HelpDesk_Manual/

You should short the jumper over removing the battery.

I reset the CMOS and still the same issue

 

[Deleted member 217926]

I'm out of ideas but I left a link to this thread in a couple of places. Hopefully someone will see it that can help.

 

[CTurbo]

It looks like anort3 has covered most of the basics. The only other options I can think of would be updating your BIOS and have you checked your PCIe options in BIOS?

 

[jack031700]

It looks like anort3 has covered most of the basics. The only other options I can think of would be updating your BIOS and have you checked your PCIe options in BIOS?

I have not. How do I update the BIOS. What version should it be at

 

[Onus]

The only thing that occurs to me is a long-shot, some kind of grounding/shorting issue involving the card's mounting brackets. Insulate them from the edge of your motherboard with a piece of tape, either on the brackets or on the edge of the motherboard.
When you screw the brackets in, any chance it's lifting the back edge of the card partly out of the slot?

 

[BadActor]

Might also try lifting up gently on the card when trying to boot. Thinking the card might be a little heavier than the old one and opening up a cracked trace or solder joint.

 

[jack031700]

The only thing that occurs to me is a long-shot, some kind of grounding/shorting issue involving the card's mounting brackets. Insulate them from the edge of your motherboard with a piece of tape, either on the brackets or on the edge of the motherboard.
When you screw the brackets in, any chance it's lifting the back edge of the card partly out of the slot?

But the card works perfect fine on my brother's pc. He has nearly the same specs as I do. He has the same case as well. I believe the only difference is that he doesn't have the A skew on his asus board and he has a different psu I believe

 

[jack031700]

Might also try lifting up gently on the card when trying to boot. Thinking the card might be a little heavier than the old one and opening up a cracked trace or solder joint.

But then why wouldn't it work on the second PCIE slot