What is PCIE-ERROR?
PCIe communication error is a high-severity motherboard issue. Error on the PCIe line between the motherboard and the component. This usually traces back to misplaced card and defective driver. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.
Common Causes
- Misplaced card
- Corrupted PCIe slot
- Defective driver
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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1
Move the GPU to another slot
Most reports of PCIE-ERROR clear up after Move the GPU to another slot, so it's worth trying before anything more involved.
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2
Update the driver chipset
Persistent cases usually stem from less common mobo instability factors, which the following steps are built to catch.
Commands & Diagnostics
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Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, misplaced card is behind PCIE-ERROR. Corrupted PCIe slot and defective driver can trigger it too.
Most PCIE-ERROR reports resolve after "Move the GPU to another slot". The rest of the guide above is there for the cases that don't.
PCIE-ERROR is a high-severity error. It won't damage your PC instantly, but repeated occurrences usually point to a deeper problem worth addressing soon.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves PCIE-ERROR without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
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