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Issue with Dell Optiplex 3050 PCIe x16 port failing to activate

Issue with Dell Optiplex 3050 PCIe x16 port failing to activate

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RafailakosGR
Junior Member
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07-13-2022, 12:49 AM
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You're trying to run an RX 6400 with your OptiPlex 3050, but the PCIe slot isn't responding. You found a working X2 slot above it and confirmed your CPU is an i5 7500. Checked the BIOS for any restrictions, but still no luck. Could be the PCIe slot is damaged or misconfigured.
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RafailakosGR
07-13-2022, 12:49 AM #1

You're trying to run an RX 6400 with your OptiPlex 3050, but the PCIe slot isn't responding. You found a working X2 slot above it and confirmed your CPU is an i5 7500. Checked the BIOS for any restrictions, but still no luck. Could be the PCIe slot is damaged or misconfigured.

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Nashiko57
Senior Member
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07-13-2022, 01:57 AM
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Additionally, with the GPU connected, the screen becomes visible. 180W power supply, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM.
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Nashiko57
07-13-2022, 01:57 AM #2

Additionally, with the GPU connected, the screen becomes visible. 180W power supply, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM.