RX 580 fails on all Windows versions post-paste but functions in Linux.
RX 580 fails on all Windows versions post-paste but functions in Linux.
Titiko2005
08-04-2021, 02:46 AM #1Hi, I'm having a really weird issue with an RX 580 I'm working on. Hoping someone can think of something I haven't yet, hoping it's not just a dead card. I had it plugged in and working, and ran a stress test. I saw that the temps weren't bad, but the fan noise was terrible, so I decided to repaste it. Before I put it back in my testbench I tested a different broken card, which was artifacting, and I had to shut off the PSU to shut it off. When I plugged back in the RX 580 and started it up, I got a message from Windows saying there's a problem with the OS, where I chose to proceed to Windows (barebones windows 10 install anyways, no big deal if I break it and need to reinstall). However, when I got to Windows the screen would bug out for a second before going black, repeating every 20-40 seconds or so, no matter the port I was plugged into. I thought, damn I messed up the OS but not a hard fix. No visual issues in the BIOS or Ventoy, and I was able to reinstall windows 10 without issue. However when I got to the sign in screen it did the same thing. I tried again, this time wiping the drive completely beforehand, same issue. Tried a 3rd time with windows 11, same issue. Then I tried Linux Mint, which worked without issues. Very confusing. Then I switched back to windows 10, which again didn't work. Tried a completely new drive, same issue. No issues on any other GPU, just this RX 580. Any ideas on what the issue could be, or what else I can try? Going to try a new motherboard tonight with a CPU with onboard graphics for troubleshooting.
MaimusPlay
08-11-2021, 08:04 AM #2The only idea that comes to mind is drivers. Linux could have its own drivers that function adequately, but the rx580 is an older card, so perhaps Windows built-in graphics drivers don't perform well with it. Will Windows have enough time to install the right drivers?
upport -> HARDWARE_VIDEO_DECODING. On Windows, boot in safe mode and inspect the device manager for GPU errors. Note: The link provided doesn't function; you must enter it manually in a search box.
1EyePirate
08-11-2021, 03:09 PM #3It's possible the BIOS setting was switched incorrectly on your GPU. Check the output of lspci -v -s $(lspci | grep ' VGA ' | cut -d" " -f 1) for more details. Try playing YouTube videos and verify if Firefox enables hardware acceleration via aboutupport -> HARDWARE_VIDEO_DECODING. On Windows, boot in safe mode and inspect the device manager for GPU errors. Note: The link provided doesn't function; you must enter it manually in a search box.
I had the same issue with the BIOS switch and tried both versions without success, sorry I didn't mention it earlier. I'll attempt the rest once I'm back home. Before, I couldn't enter safe mode due to missing onboard graphics, but I'm planning to test with a fresh MB/CPU setup.
Humble_Sushi
08-18-2021, 02:22 PM #6It's merely your RX580 reminding you to avoid a lower-quality operating system!
SneeterPeeter
08-20-2021, 09:12 AM #9Refers to the process where devices communicate after the POST stage, utilizing the UEFI BIOS.