The new PC fails to boot after installing the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth PCIe card.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The new PC fails to boot after installing the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth PCIe card.

Magic_Wolf_
Senior Member

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11-01-2016, 05:55 AM

You recently purchased your first PC and added a Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth PCIe card. After connecting it, the system fails to start because the motherboard yellow light is illuminated. It’s unclear what’s causing the issue or how to resolve it.

Magic_Wolf_

11-01-2016, 05:55 AM #1

_FreeZe_YT_
Member

145

11-02-2016, 02:31 AM

It was the one designed for a standard PCIe port, while the other fits into an M.2 WiFi slot on the motherboard.

_FreeZe_YT_

11-02-2016, 02:31 AM #2

It was the one designed for a standard PCIe port, while the other fits into an M.2 WiFi slot on the motherboard.

Toodaloo_246
Senior Member

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11-03-2016, 07:38 AM

Hard to explain so here's a picture

Toodaloo_246

11-03-2016, 07:38 AM #3

Hard to explain so here's a picture

Pixelplayer145
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11-03-2016, 11:47 AM

Are there alternative slots you'd like to explore? Usually the farthest x16 slot from the CPU works well since it's rarely shared with the GPU, but the x1 slots shouldn't be used either.

Pixelplayer145

11-03-2016, 11:47 AM #4

Are there alternative slots you'd like to explore? Usually the farthest x16 slot from the CPU works well since it's rarely shared with the GPU, but the x1 slots shouldn't be used either.

MS_TWINS
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11-03-2016, 01:27 PM

Removed the card and it functioned properly again.

MS_TWINS

11-03-2016, 01:27 PM #5

Removed the card and it functioned properly again.

Muggy215
Member

147

11-03-2016, 09:18 PM

I've checked every available slot on my motherboard and still got the same outcome.

Muggy215

11-03-2016, 09:18 PM #6

I've checked every available slot on my motherboard and still got the same outcome.

Infamousy
Member

207

11-03-2016, 11:09 PM

It seems like it might be faulty. Have you connected the USB cable and tried again?

Infamousy

11-03-2016, 11:09 PM #7

It seems like it might be faulty. Have you connected the USB cable and tried again?

GenTheHuman
Junior Member

11-05-2016, 02:55 PM

Tested both ways, outcome identical

GenTheHuman

11-05-2016, 02:55 PM #8

Tested both ways, outcome identical

Dreemurrz
Member

220

11-09-2016, 04:56 PM

The same issue occurred with the same network card. Check your motherboard manual and confirm the 4-pin connector is placed correctly. Note: It was actually the TPLink AX3000; still advise reviewing your documentation.

Dreemurrz

11-09-2016, 04:56 PM #9