Error When Installing GTX 760

[Cherry Pauper]

Ok, so my computer ran perfectly with my GTX 650 Ti, but when I tried installing the GTX 760, I couldn't because I needed a different PCi E cable that I do not have (650 has 6 pin connection with psu while 760 has a 4 connection with an additional 3 connection so I need a new psu cable). So I went back and reinstalled the GTX 650 and now my computer is giving the error:

"Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key."

I am not sure what is going on here. I am assuming that Windows is unable to find my HDD. I press Ctrl + Alt + Del to exit and then tap DEL to go into the Boot menu for my motherboard. In Boot Option #1 it says, "P1: ATAPI iHAS124 D" and that is the name for my DVD burner. I am not seeing an option for my HDD.

I am not sure what is going on here. The only wire I removed was my PCi E wire from my GTX 650. Any help would be appreciated.

On a side note, before physically uninstalling my GPU, I removed all programs with NVIDIA in the title in Control Panel.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

What Power Supply do you have?
Did u only have a single 6-pin PCIE connector?

As for going back to the 650 GPU; double-check all your power / sata cables again; as obviously the HDD is not hooked up. Most likely you unhooked that when trying to use the 6-pin to dual 4-pin Molex adapter from the 760.

Once back in Windows just go to Geforce.com and download the latest drivers if u don't have them already downloaded.


Back to the 760:
Did u ensure to meet the requirements for Power Supply?
You can get away with only having 2x 6-pin connectors hard-wired on your power supply; then connect them to the adapter for the GPU (760 GPUs should have 2 adapters and both are needed if your PSU doesn't already have all the connections hard-wired) The other adapter for the GPU, u just plug that into 2x 4pin molex plugs supplied by your power supply, which u should have plenty of if your using SATA HDD / ODD and maybe a couple case fans.

[Cherry Pauper]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Bad-Motha:

What Power Supply do you have?
Did u only have a single 6-pin PCIE connector?

As for going back to the 650 GPU; double-check all your power / sata cables again; as obviously the HDD is not hooked up. Most likely you unhooked that when trying to use the 6-pin to dual 4-pin Molex adapter from the 760.

Once back in Windows just go to Geforce.com and download the latest drivers if u don't have them already downloaded.


Back to the 760:
Did u ensure to meet the requirements for Power Supply?
You can get away with only having 2x 6-pin connectors hard-wired on your power supply; then connect them to the adapter for the GPU (760 GPUs should have 2 adapters and both are needed if your PSU doesn't already have all the connections hard-wired) The other adapter for the GPU, u just plug that into 2x 4pin molex plugs supplied by your power supply, which u should have plenty of if your using SATA HDD / ODD and maybe a couple case fans.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my comment, but I have fixed my issue regarding the error message (my SATA cable came loose), but still have inquires about the 760. As for my PSU, Rosewill HIVE Series HIVE-650 650W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182132

And my motherboard is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837

I assumed that since I was able to installed a GTX 650, a GTX 760 wouldn't be a problem. My PSU actually came with several different wires so I will have to go home in a week to see if they will fit. My 650 has the 6 pin (3x2) connector while my 760 has the 8 pin (4x2) + 6 pin (3x2). I am not sure how to check for compatibility between my 760 and psu/mobo so if you can help identify the problem or confirm my suspicions, I'd appreciate it.

Yeah, I double checked when I bought the 760. Here are the requirements: http://puu.sh/cOAIA/d02b7c4a26.png

SOURCE: NVIDIA GTX 760 installation guide

So the issue is that I have to go home and find my supplementary adapter.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

That PSU should be plenty; it comes with 4x 6+2 Pin PCIE connectors; but given your PSU is modular, u will need to hookup any extra cables as needed.

Is this case, u do not need to utilize any cable adapters that shipped with your GTX 760; instead hookup 1x 6pin PCIE and 1x 8pin (6+2) PCIE connectors to your 760 and you should be good to go. PCIE connectors come in two forms, 8pin and 6pin. Some GPUs require a combination of both; given you have 4x 8pin connectors, u shouldn't have any issues. They are keyed to fit properly just for GPUs.

On your Motherboard, if the 760 is going to be the only installed GPU, ensure to install it into the 2nd slot (the long blue 16X PCIE slot)

[Cherry Pauper]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Bad-Motha:

That PSU should be plenty; it comes with 4x 6+2 Pin PCIE connectors; but given your PSU is modular, u will need to hookup any extra cables as needed.

Is this case, u do not need to utilize any cable adapters that shipped with your GTX 760; instead hookup 1x 6pin PCIE and 1x 8pin (6+2) PCIE connectors to your 760 and you should be good to go. PCIE connectors come in two forms, 8pin and 6pin. Some GPUs require a combination of both; given you have 4x 8pin connectors, u shouldn't have any issues. They are keyed to fit properly just for GPUs.

On your Motherboard, if the 760 is going to be the only installed GPU, ensure to install it into the 2nd slot (the long blue 16X PCIE slot)

Ok, a few things:

My 760 has a 4x2 slot (8 pin) with a 2x3 slot (6 pin) right next to it. My psu has a 2x3 (6 pin) connector with an additional 1x2 slot (2 pin). So far, with this connector, I am only able to fill up the 4x2 (8 pin) slot on my 760 with the remaining 2x3 (6 pin) empty. The 760 came with a molex connector, which I am going to assume I don't need, as well as the one pictured on the bottom: http://puu.sh/cOHPs/48d9f79029.jpg

That one does not fit my 760 so it's useless. Both connectors don't make any sense to include and I am not sure why I would use them. This boils down to my question: My psu came with a lot of connectors, but I do not have them at my disposal at the moment so in case I do not have the required connector, what connector do I need that will fill the extra 2x3 (6 pin) slot on my 760?

Sorry, I have tried Googling this, but I am only able to find 8 pin and 6 pin connectors and not both.

[bmac1191]

The problem is the bios reordered your boot order. Make "windows boot manager" first. It can happen when you make hardware changes.. even if you don't touch the hdds.

Assuming the hdd is showing up and found by the bios.

Some motherboards also have a priority list for the hdds too. So it may be missing in there which would make is missing in the boot order.

What motherboard? Is the hard drive listed in the bios? If not, try unplugging both ends of the sata cable and the power cable.

[Cherry Pauper]

Początkowo opublikowane przez bmac1191:

The problem is the bios reordered your boot order. Make "windows boot manager" first. It can happen when you make hardware changes.. even if you don't touch the hdds.

Assuming the hdd is showing up and found by the bios.

Some motherboards also have a priority list for the hdds too. So it may be missing in there which would make is missing in the boot order.

What motherboard? Is the hard drive listed in the bios?

Thanks for the reply. I actually fixed that issue, as stated earlier. The SATA cable somehow came off. Right now, I'm trying to understand what connectors I need for my 760, as stated in my previous reply.

[bmac1191]

You need to use that molex connector in addition to the 8 pin from the psu. It needs both.

[Cherry Pauper]

Początkowo opublikowane przez bmac1191:

You need to use that molex connector in addition to the 8 pin from the psu. It needs both.

How do I connect a molex connector? I've never used one before. My previous GPU only had a 6 pin. There's literally no place I can hook up a molex. My PSU does not use that.

[bmac1191]

Its an adapter. The psu should have molex plugs. Molex to molex, to card.

[Cherry Pauper]

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Początkowo opublikowane przez bmac1191:

Its an adapter. The psu should have molex plugs. Molex to molex, to card.

Right, but my PSU does not have a molex plug. That's the problem. Again, here is my psu

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182132

I'm assuming that all I need to buy is an extra 6 pin connector and I'll be good.

[_I_]

the rosewill hive 650 is a good power supply
it does have 2x 6+2pin gpu power connectors
make sure they are both plugged into the gpu

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Początkowo opublikowane przez _I_:

the rosewill hive 650 is a good power supply
it does have 2x 6+2pin gpu power connectors
make sure they are both plugged into the gpu

Like I already said too; ^THIS

Your PSU has the required PCIE connectors; thus those included adapters are not needed.

FYI, all ATX PSUs have 4-pin Molex too. But again since u are probably not using those atm, and your PSU is modular, u'd have to plug that cable-string into the PSU if u require those.

If for some reason a 6+2Pin connector from your PSU does not align; something must be wrong; or u are trying to apply the extra 2pin part of the cable to the wrong side. However; if it does not align, try one 6pin from your PSU to the GPU directly; then plug in one adpater that came with the GPU (the 8pin male w/ 2x 6pin female) to where the 8pin goes on the GPU-side; then plug in 2 more 6pin connectors from your PSU to that adapter.

The reason for the adapters is just in case your PSU does not have enough connectors; but again the PSU specs will still need to meet/exceed the minimum requirements. GPU included adapters are sort of a last-resort, but may be needed in some cases.