Solved Code 43 started with GTS 250 now GTX 460

[Yuri909]

Hello,

This machine was *originally* a home built XP budget gaming machine from a couple years ago. The important specs are as follows (don't laugh too hard):

Mobo:ASRock 4 Core-Duo SATA
CPU: Intel E5200 Dual Core 2.5ghz (I have used it at 2.7 before)
RAM: 2 Gigs GDDR2
PSU: Is a 550 watt
GPU: Formerly GTS 250, now GTX 460 (I still have both)



What had happened was:

A month or two ago I accidentally tripped the switch on the surge protector while the computer was on. The motherboard did not make it. I replaced it a month later with an identical one because I needed my stuff back and it was cheap, I'm saving up to build an i7 later this year. This worked just fine for a few days. Eventually I noticed my graphics card was starting to glitch in game. The symbol sprite sheets and textures would invert and plaster across the screen. Eventually the computer would blue screen and the dump logs said nv4_disp.dll was likely the cause. Just to see if I could fix it I did several things such as format and re-install Win XP (which was 32 bit) and install/uninstall the 250 drivers.

*At this point I updated the BIOs to see if that was a problem*

Eventually the blue screens stopped, but the computer began to freeze and force a hard restart. I had about 1-2 minutes of usable time before it would freeze up. I confirmed that this error only occurred when the drivers were installed. I could sit all day in 1024x748 without the drivers but if I installed them again it would freeze. As a result I abandoned hope on the card and got a new one. An EVGA GTX 460, which I was going to buy anyway for the i7 I'm building later on this year. Now in Windows XP and in Windows 7 the drivers of the 460 will act as if they are installing but on restart they don't activate and in the device manager the card says it has reported a problem (code 43).

What I've done:
-Sat on NVIDIA live tech support with Sanjib for 2-3 hours two days this week.
-Tried a million different drivers both WHQL and beta drivers.
-Tried updating the BIOS and whatever associated drivers (but there are no on board graphics so the only drivers are to the Ethernet port and for if I want to RAID)



My guess is that the new BIOS doesn't like the GTX 460, or I've done something terribly wrong. Any ideas and support would be greatly appreciated. I miss gaming on my desktop. I can access the older BIOS versions. Should I try going backwards?

 

[Britton30]

Welcom to Seven forums Yuri. What OS are you working with?

 

[Yuri909]

Sorry I just logged back in to put that into the post > The desktop is now on Windows 7 Professional 64bit.

 

[Britton30]

OK, which driver are you currently using? We have gotten issues with their Betas and the 275.31WHQL.

 

[Yuri909]

Well every driver I've tried so far has had the same issue. I've tried the 275.33 from the website and that's where it is currently.

I've tried the 280.61 beta and a few other ones I don't remember the serialization of. Currently on Windows 7 I used the driver straight from the CD that came with it today in the box which is 266.58 Sanjib told me he thinks it's the motherboard today.

 

[Britton30]

It may be the mobo or something else got toasted when you hit the power by mistake.
The Code 43 info I found is mainly related to USB or "This device has stopped working due to a driver function".

When swapping drivers did you use Driver Sweeper ? It is mor thorough than the nVIDIA "clean" install, it leaves bits behind.
Also does your power supply have 32A on the +12V?

EDIT: The driver we've been recommending is 270.61.

 

[Yuri909]

I just uninstalled by the Add/Remove programs, restated, did the NIVIDIA clean install. But I've done this on a fresh format and install of XP and Windows 7 with the same result. So I assume it's not a remnant driver problem. I'm afraid I don't know what you mean by 32A.

 

[Britton30]

That is 32 Amps, under the +12V on the power supply label. The 460 needs about 27A, 325 Watts to operate properly.

 

[Yuri909]

If I read the the label correctly, it says that the +12 volt load is 1.0A to 25A.

 

[Yuri909]

In my infinite wisdom I didn't realize that my motherboard's PCI-E was listed as "x4 mode" and that this was a PCI E 2.0 card that requires a x16... I think we found our problem? :|

 

[Britton30]

LOL, yes Yuri you may have found two problems causing it all.

 

[Yuri909]

This actually is a Godsend. Because I think the replacement motherboard killed my 250, even if it didn't, I'm going to use that as an excuse to have them take it back. And I found this OutletPC.com - $59.98 - Biostar P43-A7 LGA775 ATX 4xDDR2 Motherboard which is fully compatible AND will let me have more RAM, AND is cheaper... so I think I have my solution to a temporary holdover until i7 country closer to November. Now the box for the graphics card says a minimum of 24A. The max my PSU says it puts out on the 12 volt rail is 25. Do I wing it and see if it will work on the right mobo, or do I definitely need to upgrade from my 575 watt that apparently gets a little wimpy on the 12v. I'm just trying to stop hemorrhaging money on a machine I just wanted to hold me over till fall/winter! Haha.

 

[Britton30]

Well that would leave you only 1A for DVD, HDD, fans, etc. You can use a new PSU in your new build too, just keep it safe and warm in your current box. Heck, get a 850W, lots of headroom then.

 

[Yuri909]

Well that means I need to drop the cash on the one that's rated for the i7. I was kind of hoping I could avoid it but you're right about the power so... I guess I better shop around and tighten my belt for the glory of gaming haha.