Graphics Card not Recognised on Z97 Gaming 9 AC

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chris.clarke.512

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Hi,

I'm hoping someone here can help me. I have a Z97 Gaming 9 AC Motherboard and a Zotac GTX970 Graphics card.
All 3 PCIe slots are showing as empty in the Bios. I have to use the onboard HDMI to get into Windows 7.

I've tried updating the Bios to the BETA version from this forum using the flasher tool but it hasn't helped.

The fans on the card are spinning so I think it has power. It has two 6 pin power cables coming from my Corsair 750 psu. I've tried different cables and different sockets on the psu.

I've read through this forum for over two days before posting here.

Please help me!
 
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Hi,

Apparently you should've come across >>Posting Guide<< if you were reading this forum for 2 days  :rolleyes:

Are you able to test this card in different computer? Or different card in your computer?
 
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Sorry, I've updated my profile.

I bought two cards in order to run SLi. Neither of the cards work. I was thinking if the card was faulty then the other would work... It'd be pretty unlucky to get 2 bad cards right?

I can get a friend to test them for me though.

I'm guessing it isn't a known problem then. I'm out in the Middle East. I bought the kit from Amazon in the US. It'll be a nightmare to get stuff replaced...
 
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Well yeah, you would have to have VERY bad luck in order to get both cards broken.

Get your friend test your cards and we'll see what can be done.
Did you try switching BIOS A to B? Might be BIOS A corrupted (if I remember it right, this board has dual BIOS?)

My last thought: if cards work fine in friend's PC, take your CPU out and look for bent pins in the socket. Also look around the motherboard for any damage signs or similar (colour differences etc).
 
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Yeah I tried changing to Bios B. Still nothing.

I'll take the cards to the local computer repair place and get them to test them.

If they're ok then I'll take out the CPU and check the pins in the socket...

In the event that the Motherboard is found to be faulty, is there a dealer here or should I return it to the local store where I bought it. It's the one thing I did buy here in Oman...

 
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