Issue detected with the Asus Maximus XI Hero's BIOS and the main screen.
Issue detected with the Asus Maximus XI Hero's BIOS and the main screen.
You're experiencing problems where your GPU doesn't show the splash screen until you reach the login screen on Windows 10, and the BIOS isn't appearing. After testing with a post code A9 for five hours, the GPU failed to turn on. If you need BIOS access, you must switch to CPU graphics. Since your system is water-cooled, you prefer not to remove it. You confirmed GPUs are detected by the motherboard in BIOS under the tool tab, including GTX 1080TI. You adjusted the primary display setting and enabled onboard graphic output for multi-display, but the changes didn't persist. Switching to PCIE or Auto mode restored the BIOS to CPU graphics, though it seems the BIOS doesn't save the primary display changes. The issue appears to be a feature built into the board. Have others encountered similar problems? Would you consider contacting Asus for an RMA or sending a support email? Thanks ahead of time.
Check if you're connecting via HDMI and whether your screen is relatively new or an older model.
You're wondering if using an HDMI cable is causing a problem with your TV. It seems unrelated to your setup, as you've tested it on other devices. The fact that others didn't face the same issue suggests it might not be a universal concern.
It doesn't seem to be the HDMI cable—it functions with the built-in graphics. Maybe I'll check the GPU tomorrow. I've got plenty of soft toys nearby, but I tried to skip that. Thanks, man. Honestly, I still believe it's a BIOS issue on the primary display.
I just assembled my new system using an ROG Maxus Hero Xi Wi-Fi mobile and a 980 Ti graphics card. It’s clear I can’t run the 980 Ti as the main display, no matter which PCI slot I use. This is disappointing since I was aiming for a single monitor configuration. I’ve tested both DVI and DisplayPort (not HDMI), but I believe this needs further checking.
For a top-tier workstation, look into high-end models like the ASUS ROG Strix Z690 Pro or the MSI MEG 16. These boards offer robust performance and reliability for demanding tasks.
Did you discover a fix for this? You set up a new system using a Maximus XI Hero Wi-Fi and an i9 9900K. Your GTX980 works fine, but the motherboard isn't recognizing it. I managed to get it detected in Windows 10 with some effort. I was playing games on it without issues. This morning, when I booted up cold, it stopped showing up at all. The VGA works, but the 980 shows as 'Hidden' in Device Manager. Even after checking the BIOS, I can't get any signal from the GPU. It looks like a driver or compatibility problem.
You're experiencing the same problem with your 980 Classified (EVGA) setup... the Maximus XI hero isn't being recognized, even though it sometimes works temporarily. After a couple of days of use, it disappears from detection, and no adjustments have resolved the issue.