Latest RTX 50-series GPU and motherboard conflict issue has a surprisingly easy fix
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EVGA is one of the biggest names when it comes to hardware in the gaming industry. From graphics cards and motherboards to power supplies and other peripherals, EVGA is considered by many the face of quality.
However, while the chances of fault might be low, they are never zero, but that goes for every brand and product. Recently, EVGA came under crossfire when its motherboards came into conflict with the RTX 50 series GPUs.
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That being said, every problem has a solution, and one handy Redditor found a very simple yet effective solution.
Fixing the EVGA motherboard conflict with RTX 50 series GPUs
In a Reddit post by u/MurkyIncident in the TEAMEVGA subreddit, they highlighted how they fixed this issue. They had recently gotten their hands on an RTX 5080 FE, and unsurprisingly, the system didn't boot and kept cycling through 0A and 7F POST codes.
The issue is in the PCIe SMBUS pins, as they are optional and have no defined usage. While most manufacturers leave them as is, EVGA wired the 5th and 6th pins, which resulted in the GPU interfering with the boot sequence, and according to the user, it was most likely during the RAM detection phase of boot.
Image source: Reddit
Image source: Reddit
What is the fix? Simply get a 2mm wide strip of electrical insulating tape and cover the front side of the 5th and 6th pins of the GPU's PCIe connector. Yes, it is as simple as that, but they did start the post with a disclaimer saying: “This worked for me, but anything you do to your hardware is entirely at your own risk.”
That being said, applying tape shouldn't damage the pins or the connection; it would simply stop the communication, which isn't even required. They also posted some pictures showcasing that the RTX 5080 is working with the Z690 motherboard.
As for why it happened, it could be due to the issues that arose between EVGA and NVIDIA back in 2022, and the former withdrew from the GPU market, so a lackluster support and scaling down could be the reason for this mishap.
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