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2015/04/30 12:12:17 (permalink)
I assembled a new computer, installed two GTX 980s with the SLI bridge, powered on the machine, and installed a fresh copy of Windows 8.1 Pro.  After the OS installed, I installed the Motherboard NIC drivers, then downloaded/installed the Chipset and the latest 980 drivers from EVGA, as well as all the other drivers needed.  Only one of my cards was showing up.  So I powered off, made sure both cards were seated properly and that their power cables were properly in, and powered back on.   Both cards showed up, but one of them was in error in the device manager.
The General tab in the Properties said: "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)"
The Details tab gave a "Problem code" of 0000002B.
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
Hardware:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4970 4.0 GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A AYX LGA1150
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400
Primary HD: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512 GB SSD
Secondary HD: WD Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM HDD
Video Card 1: EVGA GeForce GTX980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card
Video Card 2: EVGA GeForce GTX980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX
Optical: Samsung SH-224DB/BBEBE DVD/CD Writer
Monitors: Three Asus VX238H 23.0"
Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Core
Keyboard: Corsair K70 Cherry MX Brown MultiColor LED
Headset: Plantronics Gamecom 780
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro
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    bcavnaugh
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    Re: 2 GTX 980s in 2-way SLI not working. One has device error. 2015/04/30 12:34:23 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby FenixFire613 2015/05/04 08:22:36
    If each card works on its own then see below, if not correct this issue and then see below. You can Remove the SLI Bridge for Testing Each Card.
     
    Test each SLI Fork Pair and report back.
     
    Minimum of a 500 Watt power supply One Card, So a 750 might be to small of a Power Supply for Two Cards.
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    Re: 2 GTX 980s in 2-way SLI not working. One has device error. 2015/04/30 14:19:16 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby FenixFire613 2015/05/04 08:22:33
    +1 to testing each card individually. 750w is plenty for 980 SLI.


    See my current build here: https://forums.evga.com/My-bench-rig-unlimited-power-m3596024.aspx
    RTX 2080 Ti 4-way SLI?!?!: https://forums.evga.com/RTX-2080-Ti-4way-SLi-set-by-yours-truly-m2954756.aspx
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    Re: 2 GTX 980s in 2-way SLI not working. One has device error. 2015/05/04 07:05:22 (permalink)
    Excellent. I'm going to try that now and let you guys know shortly.  Thank you for your speedy replies!
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    Re: 2 GTX 980s in 2-way SLI not working. One has device error. 2015/05/04 08:22:23 (permalink)
    Good news!
    I tried each card individually in each slot.  Everything worked each time.  Then I tried both cards in without SLI successfully.  Then I popped the SLI bridge on and booted up successfully again!
    The only differences from my original setup are that the cards are switched (top card is now bottom card, etc.) and that re-seating everything probably fixed it.
    Thank you to everyone!
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    Re: 2 GTX 980s in 2-way SLI not working. One has device error. 2015/05/04 09:25:34 (permalink)
    Great to Here you are up and running now

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