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OllieBarrie
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Hi, I am unable to boot into Windows for a variety of reasons and was wondering if anyone could resolve these. I'm running two 980s and a frustrating VG248QE monitor. If I try boot off of my first GPU, I get a signal (on displayport) and am able to run through bios and get to the point where it seems to be loading the operating system (with the Windows logo) but then I get a blank black screen. If I run off of my second GPU, I don't get signal from the PC to the monitor. Which means I am not able to go into BIOS or anything. Keep in mind I always usually run off the second GPU and it is not giving a signal, even if I power loop the monitor.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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Your OS may be using a different port as the default port on boot after loading. Try plugging into each display port after boot. If that doesnt work take one card out and boot. If you can get to windows re-install your drivers and try adding the second card again.

Thanks, will try those. Do you think the cable could be faulty in the case of the second gpu? This has happened repeatedly and I'm not sure what component is at fault.

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I doubt the cable is faulty if you got a signal during boot.

 

Is this a prebuilt or are you building your own? Also if this is a system you  have been using for a while is this a recent issue?

I had it commissioned from Scan.co.uk, and have has it since around Christmas. The "no signal" error has been constant, and it seems to sort itself out, but this time, it's far more stubborn.

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If you have had the issue since you got it I would inform them if you cant find a fix. It also maybe be a driver issue. How many displays do you run?

I run only 1 display at the moment. Yeah, I want to confront them about the issue, have to admit, their customer service is a bit lacking, let's say they promise things that they don't go through with.

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Yea this is the case with a few system building sites. If none of this helps let me know and I'll see if I can think of another solution that hopfully isnt faulty graphics cards.

Thanks :)

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Yea this is the case with a few system building sites. If none of this helps let me know and I'll see if I can think of another solution that hopfully isnt faulty graphics cards.

Was finally able to get into Windows via Safe Mode and restored to a previous point from today, all good now. Was only available to me through the first card :/ Strange. Anyway, thanks for your help :)

Upcoming build: 4790k OC @ 4.6Ghz, Dual MSI 980 Twin Frozr V, 16 GB Vengeance Pro 2133Mhz RAM, 760T Corsair Case w/ Razer Blackwidow Chroma 

 

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