TB85 code 10 gpu cards

[dovermts]

Hi everybody I got a couple questions maybe someone can help me with. I have a biostar TB85 mining board I just bought. I am running the p106-90 gpu. I have set up a couple other mining units with the same cards and never had the issues I'm having with this board. I keep getting the device cannot start code 10. It doesn't matter what risers I use I put one of the cards physically in the PCI-16 slot and I continuously get the same error. I've reinstalled windows once that did not make a difference I went into the BIOS and changed pretty much anything you can think of and I must still have something wrong. All my other units took a little bit of playing with and I could at least get one card to work to start with. With this board I can see the cards but they always have a code 10 on them even if I disable the onboard gpu. It has the i-5 processor and I've have 16 gigabyte of RAM.has anyone ever had experience with one of these boards doing something like this? I put my cards and risers and another unit and it detects them fine it has to be something in the BIOS. Even if I try to use nice hash is from a flash drive it won't detect them either. I have enabled the above 4G decoding. I manually set the gin speed also . I disabled the onboard audio. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks guys

 

[williamtyree959]

It sounds like you've been thorough in your troubleshooting, but the "Device Cannot Start (Code 10)" error can be tricky. Given the steps you've already taken, here are a few additional things to check and try:

1. PCI-E Slot Configuration: Verify that the PCI-E slots are configured correctly in the BIOS. Look for settings related to PCI-E slot generation (e.g., Gen1, Gen2, Gen3) and try adjusting these settings. Sometimes, setting the slots to a lower generation can resolve compatibility issues.
   
   
2. Power Supply: Ensure that the power supply is sufficient and properly connected. A mining setup can be power-hungry, and sometimes the issue might be related to insufficient or unstable power delivery.
   
   
3. Drivers: Double-check that you have the latest drivers for your GPU installed. Sometimes, the generic Windows drivers might not work well with specific hardware configurations.
   
   
4. BIOS Update: Check if there's a BIOS update available for your motherboard. Manufacturers occasionally release updates that fix bugs or improve compatibility with hardware.
   
   
5. Check for Faulty Hardware: Although unlikely, there could be a hardware fault with the motherboard or GPU. Since you mentioned the GPUs work in other units, it might be worth testing with a different motherboard if possible.
   
   
6. PCI-E Slot Configuration in BIOS: Some mining motherboards have specific BIOS settings for optimizing multiple GPU setups. Look for options related to "Above 4G Decoding" and make sure it’s enabled. Also, ensure that "PCI-E Slot Configuration" is set to the appropriate mode.
   
   
7. Operating System: Since you've reinstalled Windows, ensure that it's fully updated. Sometimes, updates can resolve compatibility issues.
   
   
8. Test Different Risers: Even though you've tried different risers, make sure they are compatible with your motherboard and GPU. Some risers might have compatibility issues with certain setups.
   
   
9. Consult Documentation: Review the motherboard manual for any specific settings or configurations recommended for multiple GPUs or mining setups.
   
   
10. Community and Support: Consider reaching out to Biostar support or mining forums for advice specific to the TB85 motherboard and P106-90 GPUs. Other users with similar setups might have encountered and resolved the same issue.
    

If you continue to face issues, it might be worth testing with a different GPU or motherboard to isolate the problem further.