MasterInuYasha99
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Hello, been having a problem with a X79 SLI MOBO for a wile now was getting a glitch with it not wanting to read a SATA III SSD so i updated the BIOS from the original version to 2.03 the SSD works fine now but i can not turn on SLI any ideas? Computer specs: EVGA X79 SLI BIOS v 2.03 i7-3930 Corsair Vengeance 32GB ram 1600MHz (4x8GB) Corsair Neutron 256 SSD WD Black 3TB MSI N680GTX Lightning (x2) [Driver v337.88] [Firmware v1.40] Encore ENEWI-2XN42 Wireless N300 Adapter Thermaltake SP-850AH3CCB Error screen 
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 07:06:58
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BSOD code 7E is typically a corrupted OS file, but not always. You could try doing a fresh graphics driver install. Choose a custom install and only select the graphics & PhysX components. Uncheck everything else not needed. Put a check mark in the "Clean" install box as well. When done, reboot!. Then try things out.
Make sure to close PrecX or AB if using either and return GPU settings to defaults while doing the graphics driver install.
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 07:38:17
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Still get the same message even tryed the beta drivers =\
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 07:40:50
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Which Slots are you running and at what speed 8x or 16x ?
I would run slots 1 and 2 using 16x16
that's how I use to run my X79 SLI when I had 2way SLI running. I've ran slots 1 and 3 before but Didn't like x8x16
how is your bios PCIE channels setup?
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 07:52:33
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slots 1-16x(3.0) and 3-8x(3.0)
would love to run at 16x16 in slot 1 and 2 but the cards are to big for that =\
BIOS is set at default made no adjustments
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 07:54:26
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 08:14:52
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try setting both slots to x8
what about the SB-E gen3 workaround is that enabled? if so try disabling.
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 08:26:56
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not sure hot to set the speeds in 2.03
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 08:40:34
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Make absolutely sure the PCI-E SLI bridge cable is seated well. If you have an extra one please try that to see if that is causing it.
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 08:46:03
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Cable is tight and i have tried all 4 of the ones i have on hand they work just fine in the other SLI rig even swapped the cards same problem Curent D I/O set up 
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 08:52:09
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System also dubble boots on start up after it first gets plugged in after that it starts normal
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 09:04:45
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try enabling the gen3 workaround and remove the sli bridge.
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 09:15:01
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ok hear is what i get no SLI to test so no BSOD just the SLI message  
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 09:17:04
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this poped up to a min ago 
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 09:18:17
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that cable is probably bad. I've gone threw a bunch of those flimsy sli bridges.
If you have another cable try that.
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 09:23:37
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ok i will try a brand new one from another mobo the odd thing is that the cable that was on there works in the other computer
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 09:25:25
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 09:26:43
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New cable  same error 
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 11:10:31
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7E usually means corrupted os files. You should run sfc /scannow & chkdsk /r, check HDD & SSD for errors, try different sata port & sata cable to correct the error.
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 11:16:32
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all right i will check that now thank you
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 11:20:17
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MasterInuYasha99
all right i will check that now thank you
No problem. Another thing you could try... put your slowest card in the primary slot and fastest card in the 3rd slot.
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 11:37:31
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Sajin
No problem. Another thing you could try... put your slowest card in the primary slot and fastest card in the 3rd slot.
What do you mean by that they are the same card?
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 11:40:11
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MasterInuYasha99
What do you mean by that they are the same card?
Whichever card boosts lower = primary. Whichever card boosts higher = 3rd slot.
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 11:44:50
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Sajin
Whichever card boosts lower = primary.
Whichever card boosts higher = 3rd slot.
Ah ok i will check that has well scan is still running on the OS drive lol
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 12:08:29
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Set PCIE slots to Gen2
I'm pretty sure it's a timing thing. The 680 cards were know to have gen3 issues on the x79 sli. I did with the EVGA 680. Had to run gen2
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 12:16:23
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dustingg
Set PCIE slots to Gen2
I'm pretty sure it's a timing thing. The 680 cards were know to have gen3 issues on the x79 sli. I did with the EVGA 680. Had to run gen2
Will try that has well thank you =)
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 12:45:25
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ok sfc /scannow & chkdsk /r no errors
slow card slot one
all slots set to GEN2
still crashed
mabey some TNT ?
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 12:46:50
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Did you try swapping sata ports and sata cables?
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MasterInuYasha99
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 12:51:10
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Sajin
Did you try swapping sata ports and sata cables?
>.> forgot that one give me a min
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Re: X79 SLI issue running SLI
2014/07/06 13:01:43
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new SATA cable moved to SATA port 3 from port 1
still crashed took a few sec longer on the black screen before BSOD
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