GPU running at 8x on pci-e slot

So i just log into my bios and check on my gpu and it says it's running at 8x speed and shouldn't it be at 16x?

No sli configuration here and i'm running the gpu off the 2nd slot.

I'm just confused why is it at 8x and not 16x.

 

Read the manual. It clearly says that the first slot is 16x and the second is only 8x

 

This is what i have on my gpuz

 

Really?

I thought 8x was only when in sli mode?

 

In single VGA mode it says use the first slot because it is the only one that is 16x

 

Just to confirm is this the maximus IV genez Gen3 MATX factor board?

 

Press the ? in GPUz and start the Render Test, see if the x8 changes to x16

 

Yes. Check for yourself. I just downloaded the manual off the support page for your MB

 

The specs for his board on this site say 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *1

http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_IV_GENEZGEN3/specifications/

 

It doesn't say the board runs x8 at the 2nd slot.

 

I did that and made a screenshot on gpuz.

 

I know, it says x16 for both slots unless you have two GPUs

Where?

The render test is a small video type window with swirling colours

 

I'm pretty sure if you put it in the top PCIe it will run at x16. Just put it in the top and see what it does

 

I ran the test but i didn't take a screen shot while the test was running but the numbers you see there are at it was when the test was running.

 

Then there's a problem. The other guy mentioned the 2nd slot only runs at x8 now who is correct.

 

Reset BIOS?

 

Well I'm just going from what the specs say on your boards manufacturers site

only one way to test

 

Just put it in the first slot. Easiest way to test unless there is a reason you are not using the first slot, like an obstruction from other hardware or the case

 

First, you won't really see a difference in performance as long as it's PCIe 3.0 with your 970.
Second, maybe there's a BIOS setting that lets you manage lane configuration. But putting the card into the first slot usually puts it to x16 anyway.

 

I had the same a while back. The end of the story was the card was not 100% seated correctly.