Rig Build Help: GPU Miner won't boot

Mining
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Hi there everyone,

I built a mining rig for mining Zcash with the following specs:

6x GTX 1070
Power Supply:
2x 1000W EVGA SuperNOVA PLATINUM
RAM:
2x 4GB Kingston Ram
CPU:
Intel Celeron G1840
Motherboard:
ASRock H81 Pro BTC
Risers:
2x PCI-E PCI Express 1x to 16x
3x PCI-E 1X to 16X
1x PCI-E Micro PCI Express 16X
OS / SSD:
ethOS (operating system)
Misc:
Add2PSU Adapter (used to connect both power supplies together
Power Button

FLOW 6.1 GPU Mining Rig Open Air Frame Computer Case Chassis with 6 USB Risers - Ethereum ETH Bitcoin BTC

I can’t seem to get any output to my monitor from this device when I turn it on. I can get the CPU fan to turn on and the GPU fan to turn on. But I can’t seem to get the 1070’s LEDs to actually turn on either.

Here’s a picture of my motherboard

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Any thoughts, folks? Is there a way to test each part individually to find out if it is DOA?

Here is my TODO list for debugging currently. Anything I should add?

todos

evan (hardware friend) convo

  • Try DVI, not HDMI as a default
  • make sure this CPU is tested and known to work
  • you might be DOA (either CPU or motherboard)
  • Go to Frys Electronics or Best Buy for parts
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Heres a shot of the rig http://bits.owocki.com/46340U2Y180s/2016-11-04%2008.48.02.jpg

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I was just about to post the exact same question. I’m having the same problem with a very similar setup. I’ve tried connecting via DVI to 1 of the graphics cards - no luck there & via VGA to the motherboard - again no luck.

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@JT08 – are you experiencing what I’m experiencing (CPU Fan + GPU Fan powers up, no other signs of life)?

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Exactly the same.

This is my setup,

Motherboard = ASRock ATX H81 PRO BTC, DDR3 1066 LGA 1150
CPU = Intel G3258 4 Pentium
SSD = Samsung 840 Pro, 128GB
Memory = Kingston HyperX FURY 4GB
Power Supply(x2) = EVGA SuperNOVA 850 T2
PSU Joiner = Add2PSU Multiple Power Supply Adapter
Graphics Card(x6) = Radeon RX 480 GAMING X 8G
Risers (x6) = PCI-E 16x to 1x Powered Riser Adapter Card w/ USB3 Extension Cable
WiFi = ANEWKODI AC600 Dual Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter Wireless Dongle
Keyboard/ Mouse = LogitechMk520 Wireless Keyboard/ Mouse Combo
Monitor = AOC e2050Swd

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@JT08 any chance you’ve bricked one of the components by accident during the build? I’m trying to figure out if my motherboard or CPU were DOA; but have no real way to divide / conquer test.

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We have the same risers & mobo - I’m wondering if it has something to do with that connection

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@JT08 i’ve tried using the risers from this rig ( https://www.amazon.com/Mining-Frame-Computer-Chassis-Risers/dp/B01EGREBKM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478291354&sr=8-1&keywords=mining+rig ) and still no luck; So I dont think the problem is the risers…

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Did you try booting without any GPU ?

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@JT08 when trying to get to boot, have you tried using both the onboard GPU and the external GPU

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Yes I tried that. No luck

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Ahh yea so that’s the case i got off amazon too, hmmm

current set-up

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Okay so you tried to boot without any GPU plugged and the monitor plugged on the VGA output of the ASRock ?

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Try to press F2 at boot maybe you can get in the BIOS

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That worked! Progress!!! thank you so much

Any clue on what the deal is with the graphics cards?

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Only tried the HDMI, but will try the HDMI / VGA when I get back to my house.

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try with 1 first… install drivers… boot off.
… then add in your other cards

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also when trying the 1… try it in express pci

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Since if I have roughly the same setup. What I do is first I boot without graphic cards with the monitor plugged on the MB. Then I plugged one graphic card and the monitor to it. If it is working I proceed to the next one. Also check in the BIOS if you are using PCIE graphics or inboard.

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Why VGA? Is VGA the default for many BIOS’s?