Is my graphic card screwed up?


  1. Posts : 90
    windows 10 PRO 64 bits
       #1

    Is my graphic card screwed up?


    hello
    My PC boots into black screen after windows update asked for restart
    after trying thing that Iknow like updating drivers, clearing the CMOS starting in safe mode...
    while in the box i noticed the fans on the graphic card start when i power up the systen and stop after a minute, i plugged the monitor into the DP comes out of the mobo and the pc start but in huge resolution, i just feel Microsoft has screwed up my graphig card
    Is my graphic card gone? any idea how to fix this?
    mobo asus z170 pro gaming
    graphic card MSI nvidi GTX 970
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  2. Posts : 16,325
    W10Prox64
       #2

    Hi.
    I would grab the latest driver for your MSI card and save it to your desktop.
    Then use DDU to uninstall the graphics driver(s) on your system.
    download ddu

    This will require you going into safe mode for the removal.
    Once complete, install your latest driver for your card.
    Note: DDU will also stop Windows Update from installing graphics drivers, so this shouldn't happen in the future.
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  3. Posts : 90
    windows 10 PRO 64 bits
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the reply... I have done more than what you’ve suggested to no vail
    I have backed up my file and reset the windows, and still GPU is not working in a fresh copy of windows, not even detected in device manager.
    I installed it in a different system and was recognized so now is it broken? is that the end of the road?
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  4. Posts : 856
    Windows 10 Pro 21H2 build 19045.2193 Dual Boot Linux Mint
       #4

    Bios settings on for dedicated GPU? Advanced > Graphics Configuration > Primary Display > Pcie
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  5. Posts : 16,325
    W10Prox64
       #5

    gremar said:
    Thanks for the reply... I have done more than what you’ve suggested to no vail
    I have backed up my file and reset the windows, and still GPU is not working in a fresh copy of windows, not even detected in device manager.
    I installed it in a different system and was recognized so now is it broken? is that the end of the road?
    No, not if it's detected and working properly in another system.
    clam1952 said:
    Bios settings on for dedicated GPU? Advanced > Graphics Configuration > Primary Display > Pcie
    Clam has a point - it's either your BIOS settings, or your power cable, or your MB slot.
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  6. Posts : 90
    windows 10 PRO 64 bits
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Sorry I wanted to say it is NOT recognised in the other system, therefore I think it is broken. I have set in the BIOS the PCIe as the primary for graphic card. Guys, do you think this one is finished or can I do something else to check?
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  7. Posts : 16,325
    W10Prox64
       #7

    gremar said:
    Sorry I wanted to say it is NOT recognised in the other system, therefore I think it is broken. I have set in the BIOS the PCIe as the primary for graphic card. Guys, do you think this one is finished or can I do something else to check?
    Oh, it's NOT recognized in another system - okay, that's not looking good. If it's still under warranty, I would contact the mfg. for additional troubleshooting steps and possible RMA.
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  8. Posts : 13
    Windows 10 Pro
       #8

    simrick said:
    Oh, it's NOT recognized in another system - okay, that's not looking good. If it's still under warranty, I would contact the mfg. for additional troubleshooting steps and possible RMA.
    It sounds like your graphics card is probably ok, but if you have access to a Linux or Ubuntu Live DVD or thumb drive or could create one somehow, you could try booting from one of those and see if you have video to make sure it's not your motherboard or pci slot, I would say you will have video. It's most likely a Windows problem.
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  9. Posts : 13
    Windows 10 Pro
       #9

    mfmathis75 said:
    It sounds like your graphics card is probably ok, but if you have access to a Linux or Ubuntu Live DVD or thumb drive or could create one somehow, you could try booting from one of those and see if you have video to make sure it's not your motherboard or pci slot, I would say you will have video. It's most likely a Windows problem.
    Sorry, I misread you post, I thought you said it WAS recognized in another system.
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  10. Posts : 1,592
    win10 home
       #10

    Cold start your pc and then when the log-in screen shows,select Restart.Once the Restart has finished,check Device manager and see if your card is now recognised.
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