ASRock Forums : Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:49:22 +0000 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:00:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1758 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : kargh wrote: wardog wrote: ...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8790&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8790 Author: kargh
Subject: 1758
Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 10:00am

Originally posted by kargh kargh wrote:

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

Originally posted by kargh kargh wrote:

Yeah, it is powered -- I wouldn't expect that it would work otherwise :)

I've ran individual cables to the 6 pin and 8 pin from the PSU and I've used a single cable, doesn't change the outcome.


In an x4 slot it may derive enough power to run x4 w/o external power.

Get extra PCIe cables you swap the ones used now, out?

I was just thinking about doing that. I'll try in a few hours when I get home. I have a pile of pcie power cables.

Tried. No dice. Same issue. Sometimes it will boot (I assume, Dr Debug shows the proper code) but the monitors are off.

At this point, I'm about done with ASRock stuff. It has been nothing but headaches.  I'll try the cable tomorrow and if that doesn't work, I think this mobo is going back and I"m going to get something else.
]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:00:31 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8790&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8790 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : wardog wrote:Or have a decent(not...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8713&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8713 Author: kargh
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 10:06pm

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

Or have a decent(not $6.00) PSU Tester that has a PCIe test to check voltage(s)?

That I do not have. Any suggestions?
]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:06:32 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8713&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8713 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : wardog wrote: kargh wrote:Yeah,...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8712&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8712 Author: kargh
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 10:06pm

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

Originally posted by kargh kargh wrote:

Yeah, it is powered -- I wouldn't expect that it would work otherwise :)

I've ran individual cables to the 6 pin and 8 pin from the PSU and I've used a single cable, doesn't change the outcome.


In an x4 slot it may derive enough power to run x4 w/o external power.

Get extra PCIe cables you swap the ones used now, out?

I was just thinking about doing that. I'll try in a few hours when I get home. I have a pile of pcie power cables.
]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:06:02 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8712&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8712 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : Or have a decent(not $6.00) PSU...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8711&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8711 Author: wardog
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 10:05pm

Or have a decent(not $6.00) PSU Tester that has a PCIe test to check voltage(s)?
]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:05:15 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8711&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8711 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : I&#039;m just wondering, with...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8710&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8710 Author: kargh
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 10:04pm

I'm just wondering, with that riser extension cable, I've had to bend and unbend it several times during the build and replacement of the motherboard, if a wire or two hasn't split causing a bad connection. I ordered a new case -- it'll be here in 2 days -- and I'll try the new cable.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:04:51 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8710&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8710 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : kargh wrote:Yeah, it is powered...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8709&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8709 Author: wardog
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 10:03pm

Originally posted by kargh kargh wrote:

Yeah, it is powered -- I wouldn't expect that it would work otherwise :)

I've ran individual cables to the 6 pin and 8 pin from the PSU and I've used a single cable, doesn't change the outcome.


In an x4 slot it may derive enough power to run x4 w/o external power.

Get extra PCIe cables you swap the ones used now, out?
]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:03:29 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8709&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8709 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : parsec wrote:What video card...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8707&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8707 Author: kargh
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 8:57pm

Originally posted by parsec parsec wrote:

What video card seems to be giving you these problems? What OS and video card driver are you using?

Your board has a switch that can turn on and off each of the PCIe x16 slots, are you sure they are all set to the On position?

Is the video card new, or one you have used before?

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Hydro Copper 

Driver is the NVidia driver, version 10.18.14.6143 -- How would this affect post?

All the switches are in the ON position.

Card is new (and worked with the RMA'd mobo).
]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:57:53 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8707&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8707 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : I should also note that I am using...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8706&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8706 Author: kargh
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 8:50pm

I should also note that I am using the Thermaltake Core P5 PCI-E 16X Riser extension cable for the graphics card. I'm going to order a new one to see if that resolves the issue before I completely blame the motherboard.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:50:56 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8706&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8706 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : wardog wrote: kargh wrote:It...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8705&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8705 Author: kargh
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 8:49pm

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

Originally posted by kargh kargh wrote:

It seems to work fine when plugged into the x4 slot.


Knowing that, I have to ask.

Have you attached power to the video card?

And if you have, is it on its own non-shared cable/rail, or split off from a cable/rail that is powering other items?

No worries about the question. I know it is one of those that people hate to ask because it seems so obvious, but it is amazing how often it turns out to be a simple issue.

Yeah, it is powered -- I wouldn't expect that it would work otherwise :)

I've ran individual cables to the 6 pin and 8 pin from the PSU and I've used a single cable, doesn't change the outcome.
]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:49:06 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8705&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8705 <![CDATA[Z170 OC Formula - Bios v2.00 pci-e problems : No problem. I didn&#039;t want...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8704&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8704 Author: kargh
Subject: 1758
Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 8:45pm

No problem.  I didn't want to dump all that information initially -- I was hoping someone else might have experienced that issue and it not be linked to any specific part.

Anyways, I've flashed the 2nd bios with 1.90 and still have the same issues so I don't believe it is strictly a bios issue at that point. I did get it to boot again in the x16 slot  but when windows loaded, I was unable to  run the NVidia control panel though other programs worked. I ended up giving up for the night and flipping it back to the x4 slot and ran HCi MemTest all night. No errors with 8 threads running.

The build is new, all parts were ordered about 2 weeks ago and assembled by me.

  • ASRock Z170 OC Formula mobo
  • Intel i7 6700k
  • G.Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400 4x8GB (F4-3400C16Q-32GTZ)
  • ThermalTake Toughpower Grand 1050W Platinum PSU
  • 2xSamsung 950 Pro 512GB M.2 (Raid 0)
  • EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Hydro Copper Graphics Card
  • ThermalTake Core P5 ATX Case
  • Windows 10 Pro

I have two older drives hooked up as well, removing them doesn't change anything so I doubt they are the problem.  The system is water cooled and if you really want a list of the parts for that, I'll provide it but I don't think it has any real bearing on the issue.

I'll respond to the other posts individually.

Thanks for the help!

]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:45:40 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1758&PID=8704&title=z170-oc-formula-bios-v2-00-pcie-problems#8704