rossfrederick Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 How often does you computer boot to a black screen, and require one or more reboots? I know this is a problem with a few setups, including mine. Just wanted to see how many people are having this issue, and how often its happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Inferno Fan Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Which systems/hardware are you targetting with your poll? eg: Macbook? At the moment it's very generic to which I'd expect you'd have limited response.Consider, it's a common issue for EC/mPCIe implementations to boot to a black screen due to BIOS not knowing what to do when it sees a eGPU. Hence why BPlus PE4C and EXP GDC Beast have assertion delay timer switches so the bios doesn't see the eGPU on bootup. eg: would EC/mPCIe users need a poll to bring attention to an issue already covered by their eGPU adapter manufacturer? Not imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dschijn Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 15" MBPr (mid 2014), AKiTiO, powered Riser, EVGA GTX 970 FTW.Boots everytime with the eGPU into Windows without any problems. Booting OSX without the eGPU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flametorrent Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 It happens pretty often for me on both my laptop with an external GPU and my desktop (HD 5850). It's really annoying and drives me crazy. Mostly happens right after I make some changes on my laptop and my desktop later matches it because of the whole Windows 8 sync thing. Just boots and sticks to a black screen and I have to forcefully reboot in order to get past it. Probably should look into that or do a fresh install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamer1009 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 rMBP 2013L with Akitio on Windows 8.1. I boot into a black screen a lot. I am even thinking about to sell the whole crap due this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgyVenison Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 2012 13" Macbook Pro + GTX960@10Gbps-TB1 (AKiTiO Thunder2)Never booted to black screen in OSX, but randomly ( I can't figure out why ) boots to black screen with Windows 8.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnautovic Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I am running on a TB Display and after trying everything I have figured out that turning the eGPU on for like 3-5 minutes before booting helps. Without it I am like 4 out of 10 black screens with "waiting" I get like 0-1 out of 10!!! Waiting for confirmation by anyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVC Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 As I noted in my Mini 2014 Guide, I have found that paying attention to an order of things helps a lot. Sometimes the Mini will boot right into Windows on eGPU but most times I need to do a specific set of things in a specific order.Very old school but sometimes it is good to keep a pen and paper handy. Keep track of the things you did that led to a good boot. Also keep track of the things you do that NEVER work. If I REALLY want to be sure I can start running Far Cry 4 on the Mini I do this:1. Connect display to HDMI port on Mini, leave TB disconnected.2. Hit power button, as soon as boot chime sounds, connect the TB cable.This will almost always work. But just leaving TB in will almost NEVER work. I think for many people there is probably a "best practices" method that can be figured out and lead to better success rates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariussx Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It happens pretty often for me on both my laptop with an external GPU and my desktop (HD 5850). It's really annoying and drives me crazy. Mostly happens right after I make some changes on my laptop and my desktop later matches it because of the whole Windows 8 sync thing. Just boots and sticks to a black screen and I have to forcefully reboot in order to get past it. Probably should look into that or do a fresh install.There could be an easy fix for this. See the post below (please ignore it's posted by HP, this works for any computer with Windows 8):HP PCs - Black or blank screen with blinking cursor after entering Windows password | HP®*Support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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