Overclocking Failed message at boot after installing GTX 1080

[YoungStarDCx]

Hi everyone,

 

Today, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a GTX 1080 Gigabyte Gaming G1. After installing it in my computer and booting, I get an overclocking failed message. 
 

I have an overclocked 5930K, however, this problem did not occur before I installed the 1080. Unfortunately I don't have my old card to test (GTX 980ti Gigabyte Gaming G1). It's also interesting that whenever I enter the BIOS (it prompts me to press F2 to go to the BIOS on the overclocking failed screen) and just exit without changing anything, it DOES boot normally.

 

Specs:

• Intel Core i7 5930K @4.2Ghz 
• GTX 1080 Gigabyte Gaming G1
• 16 GB Corsair Vengeance 2800hz (running at 2133 though)
• ASUS X99-PRO motherboard

 

If anyone can help, that would be very much appreciated! Please also let me know if you need any more information.

 

 

 

 

 

[Curufinwe_wins]

Does it keep happening?

If not, don't worry about it.

 

If so, try reseting cmos and redoing your overclock to clear the message.

[YoungStarDCx]

@Curufinwe_wins Thank you for your reply!

 

It doesn't happen after every restart but I've had it happen 2 times now. If it doesn't happen again, I will let it go. If not, I'll take your advice and clear the CMOS.

 

I do wonder, however, do you know what the cause is exactly?

[YoungStarDCx]

3 minutes ago, brcdncn said:

I thought different power draw, but I'm guessing your 980Ti was more hungry than the 1080?

Yeah, it was more power hungry. The 1080 uses a single 8 pin connector, the 980ti was 6 + 8 (6+2).

[Curufinwe_wins]

8 minutes ago, YoungStarDCx said:

@Curufinwe_wins Thank you for your reply!

 

It doesn't happen after every restart but I've had it happen 2 times now. If it doesn't happen again, I will let it go. If not, I'll take your advice and clear the CMOS.

 

I do wonder, however, do you know what the cause is exactly?

So sometimes improper seating of the graphics card, or just swapping them out can cause issues randomly (although they should resolve themselves).

[BoldarBlood]

Same thing happens on my Asus Z170A when I switch GPUs for some reason.  I just go into bios, exit without saving and everything is normal.

[YoungStarDCx]

1 minute ago, Curufinwe_wins said:

So sometimes improper seating of the graphics card, or just swapping them out can cause issues randomly (although they should resolve themselves).

I see. I fitted in the same slot as the 980Ti and I carefully, but firmly, pressed down on the card to make sure it was fitted properly in the PCIe slot, so I don't think that is the problem. It also performs fantastically well in any game I throw at it without an overclock so...

 

Hopefully it will resolve itself. Since I was new to overclocking when I build this PC, it took me quite some time to get it stable. I don't look forward to going through that process again to be honest, even if it isn't that hard..:')

[Curufinwe_wins]

3 minutes ago, YoungStarDCx said:

I see. I fitted in the same slot as the 980Ti and I carefully, but firmly, pressed down on the card to make sure it was fitted properly in the PCIe slot, so I don't think that is the problem. It also performs fantastically well in any game I throw at it without an overclock so...

 

Hopefully it will resolve itself. Since I was new to overclocking when I build this PC, it took me quite some time to get it stable. I don't look forward to going through that process again to be honest, even if it isn't that hard..:')

Well the settings should be identical, you just might need to reenter them.

 

Like I had to do it when I updated my bios for BW-E support. I didn't even bother checking stability just entered the same voltage and clock settings.

[YoungStarDCx]

1 minute ago, Curufinwe_wins said:

Well the settings should be identical, you just might need to reenter them.

 

Like I had to do it when I updated my bios for BW-E support. I didn't even bother checking stability just entered the same voltage and clock settings.

Yeah I will write down all settings specific to the overclock so I can easily re-enter them.