GTX 580s SLI and RIVE

[Jayyde]

I've posted this on different forums to maximize answers, and figured I'd post here as well since this is the ROG forums. Here's a link to overclock.net where I've gotten numerous responses in case anyone wants to see what has been asked/what I've done:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1184157/gtx-580s-and-x79

First and formost, here's my setup:

ASUS RIVE
Intel 3930k
EVGA GTX580 3GB in SLI
G.Skill 32GB 4GBx8 DDR3 1600
Corsair AX1200
Crucial M4 128GB SSD
WD Caviar Black 2TB

Currently in a new build with the X79 Chipset with SLI. Problem I'm getting is the drivers will just fail and reboot them selves at random intervals (TDR). This happens at idle and even when during load. I've been testing it with 3DMark 11. I've tried installs on both the SSD and HDD as well as using both GPUs individually and still get the same results. I've tried at least 5 different drivers (270 through 290)using a complete uninstall/install process, even installing just the driver and physix drivers as I've read on other forums. I'm trying to achieve a 3 monitor setup but it even happens on just one. I've also installed all updates for Win 7 in one build and one of just the mobo/video drivers (no Win 7 updates). Everything leads back to the driver failing. Apparently this is a common issue and while I do have a decent computer to use in the mean time while what seems to be a driver issue gets fixed, I would like to use the new one. smile.gif

Usually when it happens for me, it either just happens at once by the screen going black and coming back saying the driver failed and was rebooted, or I get artifacts/etc and eventually goes black. Although when artifacts do happen, the black screen usually follows right away. Rarely does it ever just sit.

Mainly I'm just looking for clarification. Is this a driver issue or something else? Could the fact that I'm not activating Win 7 cause the problem? Should I be looking at hardware (ie, GPU), or something in the BIOS?

Thanks!

[8 Pack]

Have you tried disabling HPET in Bios?? That sorted out my TRI SLI GTX 580 problem.

[Jayyde]

Have you tried disabling HPET in Bios?? That sorted out my TRI SLI GTX 580 problem.

I have tried that, yes. Also turned PCIE speed to 2.0 at the same time.

[mdzcpa]

Did you try plugging in the EZ power connector?? I wouldn't think you need it with 2 cards, but it might help.

Also, a video driver failing can be caused by general system instability. Will the system Prime and LinX ok?

[DangerClose]

I'm running SLI 580s w/ Arctic Cooling Accelero Plus coolers on them, using the extra EZ Power to feed the lanes extra juice. So far I have not had a single issue with this board or setup, it's been amazingly stable. Running 32GB of Corsair Vengeance with Corsair Force GT SSD as main boot drive. Win7 x64 Ultimate obviously.

[Jayyde]

Did you try plugging in the EZ power connector?? I wouldn't think you need it with 2 cards, but it might help.

Also, a video driver failing can be caused by general system instability. Will the system Prime and LinX ok?

I have tried the 6pin EZ power connector, but haven't really ran it for too long to test and see if it still has the problem. I have ran Prime fine, but I haven't ried LinX yet.

I'm running SLI 580s w/ Arctic Cooling Accelero Plus coolers on them, using the extra EZ Power to feed the lanes extra juice. So far I have not had a single issue with this board or setup, it's been amazingly stable. Running 32GB of Corsair Vengeance with Corsair Force GT SSD as main boot drive. Win7 x64 Ultimate obviously.

At first I thought the issue was my memory overheating, since they do get quite hot to the touch. I'm going to try a new cooling setup and also try the 6pin plug to provide extra power to the PCIE lanes, even though I'm only using 2 cards at stock settings.

[Shamino]

previous suggested solutions from others:

Disable HPET in BIOS
Disable Xtreme Tweaking in BIOS
Adjust BCLK Skew - Trying -1, -2 , +1
Adjust PCIE Clock Skew under CPU Paradise - Trying +10, +20, +30, -10, -20

[Jayyde]

Tried all of those.

[8 Pack]

Have you tried running Linx to see if the system is totally stable so you can rule out other instabilities. Do this first.

[Shamino]

i will try to borrow 3GB 580s to try