Codeweaver Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 @99benns What kind of errors are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiroCool Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'm in the crowd that ordered a Zotac to fit in Akitio and can't get Windows 10 to boot. Any progress or work arounds on this? Spinning wheel for all pre boot turnin on of egpu, no matter when timed. And Hot plugging doesn't work either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99benns Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 @Codeweaver It appears to work fine at first, but after a few seconds the desktop starts flashing on and off every second and it's impossible to do anything other than open task manager. I'm not looking to solve this though as booting from a non-SSD USB3 drive is too slow anyway. It was just an experiment to see if the egpu worked which is it did. @HiroCool I'm no further to finding a solution I'm afraid, but it's interesting to hear other people are experiencing the same problem, I hope we can figure this out at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiroCool Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I had no luck with Windows 10, but I was able to get Windows 8.1 from a EFI drive working fully and stable on internal screen as well with almost the same setup (2015 MacBook Pro retina 13 inch, 650 watt power supply, Zotac gtx 970, akitio box, etc). Although I removed fan shield and cut box to fit closed. I'll try and post a build in a few if anyone needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShiftZ Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I'm experiencing the same problem on my MBP15 late 2013. I described it here. Again I'ts ZOTAC GTX 970. I think it's an issue! If only i could get another card. I killed so much time again, trying resolve thing nasty issue. Edit: In my case, windows 10 installed in EFI mode wont start even if i cleaned up all display drivers with Display Driver Uninstaller. Both intel and nvidia drivers are completely wiped out, and still having inifinit dot spinning on boot up. Windows 7 runs still ok. Edited June 2, 2016 by ShiftZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99benns Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 @HiroCool did it just work straight away for you with Windows 8? I tried windows 8 with no luck. @ShiftZ Yes I've killed weeks on it back in March. Did you get any closer to finding a fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiroCool Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 @99benns - Yes, I created an EFI drive with a Win 8.1 boot sector on it and it loaded with both the internal GPU and NVIDIA GTX 970 EGPU first time. Let me know if you have questions on specifics. You definitely have to make sure that both the GPU is seated and getting power as well as the case and both running from the same power supply. I spliced a modular power supply cpu cable and heat shrink tubed the extra wires not needed to supply power or ground to the barrel plug. I also hot glued the wires into the barrel once i had it running stable to prevent slipping. I cut the Akitio case sleeve to allow fan vents and power to the GTX 970 as well. I've completed most of my project now so I'm thinking about selling the setup. Does anyone know where a good place might be if I don't want to Ebay it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99benns Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks for the info @HiroCool. I'd be interested to know how you created the EFI boot sector with Win 8.1 as I tried this without sucess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMatrix-HU3 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 5 hours ago, 99benns said: Thanks for the info @HiroCool. I'd be interested to know how you created the EFI boot sector with Win 8.1 as I tried this without sucess @99benns you already solved the problem? I have mbp 2015, I am afraid to invest in egpu and have the same problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiroCool Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) @99benns - Check this out (And where it says to use Virtualization - I used VirtualBox BC It's free): http://bleeptobleep.blogspot.com/2013/02/mac-install-windows-7-or-8-on-external.html @DJMatrix-HU3 - I'm happy to sell you mine ;-) ... building an EGPU is something you need to have resolve and patience for to be able to come out on top as it is not "Plug and Pray" even in it's finest form. That being said, it does give you a certain sense of pride, not to mention the ability to run insane desktop games. I too have the 2015 13'' MBPro Retina 8GB ram model, so if I can run it then you can! I'm working on bringing home VR to everyone with a cell phone and a laptop btw, check out http://www.workspacesvr.com if you wonder what project I used it for! Best Wishes to both! Edited July 22, 2016 by HiroCool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelgit Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hi all, I have now read through this whole thread. I'm interested to know if any or some of you guys have a consistent solution for getting past the spinning wheel when booting into Windows 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelgit Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) It just worked for me (see status updates at the bottom!), but I have not tried more times yet. I have done many things that people speak of in forums so I don't remember all but these are probably the last steps that I took: Note that during these steps I have had goalque's script installed with the -a flag each time I want to boot into Windows 10 (if you are lucky you don't need it when installing driver). Without eGPU plugged: Used DDU from Guru3D.com to uninstall my driver: http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html Without eGPU plugged: Restarted computer and boot into Windows 10 Plugged in the eGPU and installed an older driver (375.63-desktop-win10-64bit-international-whql). As of today the latest is (385.69-desktop-win10-64bit-international-whql). I got the older driver from here: http://www.guru3d.com/files-categories/videocards-nvidia-geforce-vista-|-7.html In the installation custom setup I unchecked all the 3D options and also GeForce Experience and chose only driver, and physX (and maybe HDMI?) but now it is safe to check "Clean installation" (thanks to step 1, else it freezes in the installation process) When finsihed restart it the eGPU plugged in The GTX 1050 Ti was recognized in Device Manager but I think it was now I got "NVIDIA Code 43: Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems". I think it said something about Windows Update or reinstall the driver for this to work I went into Settings and then Windows Update and since I installed an older driver Windows recognized that and suggested to update to it's Nvidia driver so I did that Restart with the eGPU plugged and I think it didn't even come to the Mac boot options Without eGPU plugged: Boot in to macOS (SIerra) and plug in the eGPU and run the automate script with -a flag again and then Settings -> Startup disk -> Bootcamp With eGPU plugged in it managed to boot into Windows 10 and it now works it the driver loaded properly This is my setup: MacBook Pro Retina early 2015 with 13" Akitio Thunder2 PCIE-box + the 120 W power supply adapter GeForce GTX 1050 Ti macOS Sierra See the screenshot for more details. Note the icon, that most often tell you that the eGPU is working right from the start UPDATE 1: I shutdown and tried to start again without plugging off anything, just as is and I got black screen I boot into macOS without and forgot to plug it in before I ran the automate script with -a flag, but I plugged it in anyway an reran script with -a flag and Startup disk into Bootcam, the same black screen I repeated step 2 but this time actually plugging in the eGPU before running the script It booted into Windows without problems and eGPU works! HOWEVER, the icon did not show up so I tricked me to think that it didn't work UPDATE 2: Hahaha! Now it even works to shutdown my MacBook Pro and then without plugging anything off, just press the start button on the Mac and boot right back into Windows (since we made it the startup disk in macOS before along with the automate script). I think this must only work thanks to the automate script with the -a flag that hides the eGPU (more often than not) under boot process. Thank you goalque if you see this!! Edited October 5, 2017 by zelgit Added link + new updates regarding status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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