Solved GTX 660 not being recognized in x16 slot only in x8

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Hey Guys,

This is the follow up thread to my previous post here where I identified my graphics card was not working in the x16 slot, only in the x8 slot. I tired different methods to troubleshoot but nothing seemed to work so I basically gave up.

Thorsen had advised I purchase a Motherboard PCI-E PCI Express 16X Slot Test Card Tester which I finally did but unfortunately it did not come with a manual or any guide as to intrepret the lights being shown. So here I am now asking if any can provide some insight as to what the card lights are telling me or any other help as to determine why my card is not working in the proper x16 slot. It works well in the x8 slot in terms of games etc I haven't had any problems so far but I still would like it to be in the x16 slot.

Here are my items for reference :


Attached are pictures of the lights being shown. Any other information needed please let me know and thank you guys :D


Regards






http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/285104-gtx-660-not-recognized-x16-only-x8-slot-2.html
 

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I was wondering if you ever got it sorted. I will try and find something for you tonight, I'm off to work now.
 

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Thank you =)
 

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According to Asus, both the top 2 pci express slots are x16 it`s only when you have a card in both #1 and #2 slots that they are x8, so a card in slot# 2 should be running at x16.

https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z77V/#specifications

I have a gadget on my desktop that tells me what my card is running at.

Lord knows where I got it but it says by Orbmu2k

And some others like nvidia inspector should tell you what speed it`s running in.

Have you ever tried to rma the board to Asus ?
 
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The board is past the warranty now I believe and I never tried to RMA before. I tried the gadget but it didn't show the interface, the inspector gave the following results. I'm guessing it says its running at x8?
 

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
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(1) USB Audio Device (2) High Definition Audio Device (3
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1360 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
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(1) M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device (2) WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device (3) WDC WD10EZEX-22BN5A0 ATA Device
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Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650M
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NZXT Phantom 410
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Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
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Logitech HID-Compliant Keyboard
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Logitech HID-compliant MX320 Laser Mouse
I thought maybe it had a lifetime warranty LOL

Yes it looks like it`s running at x8 speed.

I would say to start saving for a new board.
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
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Logitech G700s
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Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
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Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
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Chrome
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Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
The card isn't in the first slot btw, it's in the 2nd slot currently and I live outside the US so =(
 

My Computer My Computer

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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Mult...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz8.00 GBNVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8Z77-V
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
(1) USB Audio Device (2) High Definition Audio Device (3
Screen Resolution
1360 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device (2) WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device (3) WDC WD10EZEX-22BN5A0 ATA Device
PSU
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650M
Case
NZXT Phantom 410
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech HID-Compliant Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech HID-compliant MX320 Laser Mouse
I knew that, you said the 1st slot doesn`t work. ;)
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 10 Pro x64Intel Core i7 6700KGSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
From looking at the link for the lane tester all the lights should light up. I read through the older thread and still have no other suggestion ther that what has already been linked.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 10 Pro X64Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5GHZ Turbo8.00 GB DDR3 1600MhzMSI Gaming X GTX 1070
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dude Build
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5GHZ Turbo
Motherboard
MSI Z77A-G45 Gaming
Memory
8.00 GB DDR3 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI Gaming X GTX 1070
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S23O9W, HP L1710
Screen Resolution
DELL-1920 x 1080 HP-1280 x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial m4 256 SSD, WD 7200RPM 500GB WD 1TB
PSU
Seasonic X650 GOLD
Case
Zalman Z12
Cooling
Antec Kuhler 920
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
MSI DS100 Interceptor
Internet Speed
50 down and 5 up
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
Chrome, IE 11
Other Info
Logitech X-620 Speakers
Thank you guys for all the help :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Mult...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz8.00 GBNVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8Z77-V
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
(1) USB Audio Device (2) High Definition Audio Device (3
Screen Resolution
1360 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device (2) WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device (3) WDC WD10EZEX-22BN5A0 ATA Device
PSU
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650M
Case
NZXT Phantom 410
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech HID-Compliant Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech HID-compliant MX320 Laser Mouse
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