I am using an Alienware R7, 8700k + 1080ti + 32gm ram + 256gb nvme SSD + 850w PSU.
the computer does not boot with the card plugged in. No boot at all. Pressing the black button in the back, turns on for 0.5 seconds then turns off. Power button flashes yellow, then red for 0.5 seconds.
I have also tried a replacement, same brand. No luck.
the computer works fine without the expansion card plugged in.
is there a bios setting that needs to be adjusted prior? I’ve tried both PCIE cards on a different pc and it works just fine with an nvme SSD plugged in.
I’m at my wit’s end, spent all week trying to fix. No solution. Trying to get help from my favorite YouTube channel.
PCI-e slots
slot 1: empty - tried plugging PCIE expansion here, no luck
slot2: empty - tried plugging PCIE expansion here, no luck
slot3: empty - tried plugging PCIE expansion here, no luck
slot4: GPU - tried plugging PCIE expansion here, no luck
link to card:
GLOTRENDS 2 in 1 2280 M.2 NVME... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDFX3YJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Link to nvme:
ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1TB 3D NAND... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1J3C23?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
link to Alienware r7:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/alienware-aurora-r7-desktop/docs
Link to Alienware r7 manual:
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/alienware-aurora-r7-desktop_service-manual_en-us.pdf
