Unable to use I7-6700K CPU graphics

[Deleted member 44897]

I am using an Asus Maximus GENE VIII motherboard with an Intel i7-6700K processor. This CPU is listed as a graphics CPU, and I would like to evaluate that. However, I'm unable to do so.

When I try to install intel's Graphics Driver, I get the message, "This computer does not meet the minimum requirements." Yes...it DOES. I have the qualifying CPU and the BIOS and motherboard chipset are up to date. However, I can't install the Intel graphics driver.

Next, after moving the HDMI cable from my graphics card (NVidia GT 740) to the motherboard, the first thing I saw on bootup is this:

Checking Media Presence......media present.
Start PXE over IPv4.

(...HUH?) So, upon looking at the boot order in BIOS, my new SSD (Samsung 960 EVO) in the M.2 slot is not detected, possibly after having removed my graphics card from the PCIe slot. Instead, the only item in the boot order is some "UEFI Ethernet IPv4" entry or something.

I would very much like to use (or at least test) my Intel GPU capabilities, but I'm stuck as to how to move forward. Can anyone please assist? Thanks in advance.

 

[henry28]

You want to use intel 530 graphics but you have a GT 740?

 

[Scottray]

Your mobo probably senses that there's a GPU plugged in. On many mobos, this turns off the integrated graphics on the mobo. The GT740 needs to be removed, as you've done. Next, be sure that your 960 EVO is set securely in the m.2 slot. Maybe it got loose while removing the GPU? Last, boot up and go directly to bios. Make sure that your system recognizes the SSD and that it is in first position in the boot order.

Why are you using an old GPU with a high end new CPU? If you're gaming, the integrated graphics will be better, but not much. It's not going to play AAA titles well.

 

[geofelt]

First, make certain that you have installed all of the intel drivers on the cd that came with your Motherboard.

For whatever reason, since your ssd is not being detected, the motherboard is trying to boot from the only other bootable device available, namely the Ethernet port.


1-39 in the manual says that a sata device in the m.2 slot disables the sata 1 port.
If you have something in the sata 1 port, that could be causing your problem.

It is reasonable to try HD530 graphics. It is about the same capability of your GT740.
If you need CUDA cores for an app, then the GT740 would be better.

 

[Deleted member 44897]

Your mobo probably senses that there's a GPU plugged in. On many mobos, this turns off the integrated graphics on the mobo. The GT740 needs to be removed, as you've done. Next, be sure that your 960 EVO is set securely in the m.2 slot. Maybe it got loose while removing the GPU? Last, boot up and go directly to bios. Make sure that your system recognizes the SSD and that it is in first position in the boot order.

Why are you using an old GPU with a high end new CPU? If you're gaming, the integrated graphics will be better, but not much. It's not going to play AAA titles well.

The 960 EVO SSD has been seated securely into the M.2 slot from the start. I have an old GPU because that's what I started with. I'm not a gamer, so I built this PC with the intention of minimization -- omitting the graphics card in favor of the CPU graphics (at least temporarily until the need arises for a high-end graphics card.)

After moving the HDMI to the motherboard, I removed the graphics card and powered on. Now BIOS does not detect the Samsung 960 M.2, therefore not in boot order. But when I reverse the setup and go back to using the graphics card, the system boots up into Windows 10 just fine and operational.

GEOFELT:
Here's the status of Intel drivers I have avaiable for my Asus Maximus GENE VIII motherboard::

BIOS: Current

RealTek audio driver: Cannot install because it puts me in a loop every time I boot, specifying it will uninstall Win10 RealTek driver and install the new one. Prompts to restart, but I when I do, goes through that screen again.

Asmedia USB 3.1 driver: App says "no need to update"

Asus USB 3.0 driver: Installed

Intel chipset driver: Installed

Intel graphics driver: System not allowing me to install

Intel VGA driver: Said not to be needed

Intel LAN driver: Installed and operational

Intel RIST driver: (I'm not using RAID)

Intel MEI driver: Not installed

Upon chat with an ASUS tech support representative, he suggested clearing the CMOS to see if this resolves the issue.

 

[Scottray]

Since your rig boots up with the GPU installed, but won't boot with it out, you can try resetting the mobo (GPU removed). You'll need to look in the mobo manual. It's either shorting together a couple of pins and/or removing the cmos battery briefly and then reinserting it. This will clear the mobo to factory condition. Hopefully, it will recognize your SSD and turn on integrated graphics.

Also, don't worry about installing intel graphic drivers. Windows drivers will be OK initially. The intel drivers just provide a little bit more setting/control over integrated graphics.

 

[Deleted member 44897]

On my motherboard, there's a Clear CMOS button on the back. I powered off and removed the graphics card again, moving the HDMI to the motherboard port. pushed the Clear CMOS button and restarted. The BIOS still doesn't detect the M.2 SSD when the PCIe graphics card is absent. Again, I inserted the graphics card and I'm up and running. I have no idea how to switch to the on-chip GPU.

An additional problem is that the Samsung EVO M.2 SSD I purchased doesn't run at advertised speeds because the M.2 port is a PCIe x.4. The other PCIe slots I have are x16 and x8...and the graphics card is using the x16. I would really like to eventually use the M.2 through the x16 via the Asus Hyper PCIe add-on card I have on order...

 

[TechGuruGames]

I do not understand why would you do that where you can get a good gpu and get it in there.

 

[Deleted member 44897]

I do not understand why would you do that where you can get a good gpu and get it in there.

Because I am not a gamer.

With all due respect, that answer is neither relevant nor constructive to my issue. The issue at hand is not "why don't I just use a graphics card". ;-)

I'm unable to switch to Intel's on-chip GPU because when I remove the graphics card, BIOS does not detect my M.2 SSD drive.

 

[Scottray]

I thought of one more thing to try. Take out your M.2 SSD drive. Then do another mobo reset. Boot up into bios. There should be a factory bios reset on one of the screens. Power down and reinsert your SSD. Boot into bios. Is your SSD recognized? If so, set it as the boot drive.

 

[Deleted member 44897]

I thought of one more thing to try. Take out your M.2 SSD drive. Then do another mobo reset. Boot up into bios. There should be a factory bios reset on one of the screens. Power down and reinsert your SSD. Boot into bios. Is your SSD recognized? If so, set it as the boot drive.

SCOTTRAY,

I followed your instructions to the letter. I shut down the system, removed the M.2 SSD and powered on. I loaded the BIOS defaults (from which there's no shutdown) so I saved settings and forced shutdown. I reinserted the M.2 SSD and powered on. The BIOS found it and I booted into Windows with no problem.

So I ran 3DMark benchmarks on three demos (as I did with the NVidia GT 740 card). Not surprisingly, the scores for Graphics, CPU and Physics were all significantly lower on demos of Time Spy, Sky Diver and Cloud Gate.

Although I'm not a gamer, this is my new build as of a month ago and I want to make it its best. It's been in the back of my mind that I may purchase a high-end graphics card...just to have one. According to NewEgg, EVGA 1060's are the best ones right now.

Anyway, aside from the rambling, thank you for your help, all!

 

[Scottray]

Hi Grunberg - I'm glad that we figured out the problem!