Install fresh version and achieve success. No need to use Windows Update for drivers.
Install fresh version and achieve success. No need to use Windows Update for drivers.
I’ve been working on fixing problems and most are resolved now. Recently, after installing Windows 11, I encountered PCI/PCIe bus errors that were hard to track using logs and Event Viewer. Drivers I couldn’t see were failing, but they’re outdated and need updates. The challenge is updating them since there are no ASUS downloads, Windows updates, or Intel drivers included. I’m sure these issues stem from the missing drivers. Anyone have tips on how to update them? I’ll share screenshots if needed.
After updating Asus' drivers from Aroury crate, only the RAID controller appears under other devices, which might not be necessary since I don't use it. The PCIe devices shown earlier are no longer present, but hardware errors in hwinfo persist. It seems these issues are now mostly warnings—mainly the failed metastaging errors from the device setup manager and a few low-level kernel events. Someone could help clarify what's happening? I assume I shouldn't be too concerned unless there are critical errors. They fall into error categories, though I'd like to resolve the warnings if possible. If I manage to fix things, I'll wait for a local shop that I trust, which should take a few weeks. I'm not at the random tech market yet.
It seems like things are getting quite chaotic. Earlier I encountered issues by using MOBO voltage instead of Intel specifications and constantly throttling the CPU. Once that was fixed, I started downloading games to check if the problems persist. I ran a cpubenchmark to compare my current setup with my previous one (before OS reinstallation, which caused slower RAM and a detection failure). The results showed the same issues—direct3d device not detected. I’m still trying to confirm whether these are related to the GPU or something else. Once I have the same two test games installed, I’ll let you know if the problems are real. I realize I might be exaggerating the errors, but clearing them all would really help. System details: Windows 11, version 10.0.22631, Asus ROG Strix z790-E Gaming, BIOS 23-10-05. There’s also a newer 1801 BIOS from December 23, but I’m hesitant to install it yet. My CPU is Intel 14900KF with G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6000 (2x32GB), Strix 4090 OC Edition, and a modular PSU with Fractal Celsius+ 16-pin. I’ve enabled all cooling fans and had plenty of ventilation. Everything else is default except the ASUS multicore enhancement, which is turned off—so I’m using Intel’s default voltages. Previously, I saw throttling on some cores, around a 10-degree drop, so I wanted to rule that out. I also noticed several board code errors that aren’t visible right now.
One missing component was definitely the chipset driver. It seems you found it in Armory Crate. Do you have a GPU riser cable? If yes, take it out and attempt again. Are you using any NVMe or SATA adapters? If so, remove them and try once more. Turn off PCI Express Native Power Management in the UEFI settings. Check your motherboard manual (page 22, marked as pg. 1-10) to confirm you're not mixing SATA with NVMe drives on shared M.2 slots. Ensure your NVMe drives' firmware is current—updates might resolve this issue. The platform is new (AM5), so recent UEFI updates are important. Also, change your username, because that’s strange.
Yessir. It progressed from a mistake into a warning. (Perhaps) this is what it looks like. I haven’t tested yet. It’s not that simple in my situation—it would only fit in the top PCIE port, otherwise it would interfere with the low-voltage setup on the bottom two slots. Still, I’m willing to give it a shot. I’ve already tried most of the options on this list. So far, it’s remained stable, and I’m checking how many errors it produces.
I connected three SATA drives via a cable from the motherboard and placed two NVMe drives under heat sync in the PCIe slots. It shouldn’t cause any trouble, right? I’m curious about how this affects device selection—does it let the system decide which devices to use? Yes, I’ve done that before. I removed one from a shared PCIe slot my GPU occupied, thinking it would resolve conflicts. Apparently, that helped.
The setup now uses M.2 slots 3 and 4 for the GPU, giving it full access at 16x speed. For SATA/M.2, I noticed conflicting lanes on my Z490, which I’d double-checked in the manual (read multiple times). It seems there might be some overlap issues aside from what’s mentioned. There’s a note about a possible RAID configuration, but I’m not sure if it matters unless I enable it.
I moved the drives to M.2.3 and the GPU now reads at full capacity. The connection is solid. Regarding the SATA/M.2, I had to search for the manual, which was confusing. No major problems beyond what’s already discussed.
I’m wondering if updating the RAID driver could help, even though I haven’t changed it yet. I’ve tried searching on the manufacturer’s site, but nothing definitive. I haven’t removed the vertical PCIe expansion card either, though. I’m not sure how to fix the issue without damaging the board.
I know some forums call this software unreliable, but I wanted to test it anyway. My monitor has limited space, so I can’t lay it flat without risking stress on the PCIe slot. I’ll try it later when I have time.
As for the benchmark results, I suspect something might be off. The scores keep dropping, and users keep saying my GPU isn’t reading correctly. It’s frustrating. Maybe there’s a hidden setting or driver issue I’m missing. If you can walk me through this, I’ll try again.
I have a BIOS flash port in the rear, which gives me hope it could work without BIOS changes. But I’m cautious—every time I think about touching the board, I worry about breaking it. I’d rather let someone else handle it, but I need to know what I’m doing.
I’ve been playing around with power supplies and setups for years, trying to avoid any mishaps. This feels like another reminder: research, test carefully, and don’t underestimate the risks.
In my view, removing the GPU riser cable should be the initial step.
I'll try it tomorrow/this evening and let you know the outcome. Your help so far was appreciated. The PCIe device has triggered a warning now, making it less urgent compared to the other errors. At this point, it seems like the only ongoing issue is this one, though there are some exceptions. It feels distinct from the PCIE problems I've seen before. Any advice on preparing the GPU riser removal check?
We're dealing with a faulty device, as usual. Riser cables are known to be the culprit here. Did you buy a PCIE 4.0 riser cable? If you're attempting to keep the GPU in place, try adjusting the UEFI settings to set PCIE to 3.0 and check if that resolves the issue. If it works... the problem is likely with the riser cable. If not, you'll need to remove it regardless. The aim is to isolate potential causes one by one, starting with the most probable ones.
I understand. I'll try it tomorrow. I used the riser on my 10700k z490 system with the same card. However, I didn't monitor for errors. They might have happened and I didn't check. The system was poorly built in and it was just a replacement from a 2080ti to a 4090. It was bought around the time it was probably a 4th or even earlier. I'll let you know the outcome. Thanks, sir.