Main issue with the Z170 chipset is that it is almost totally reliant on the CPU to provide PCI-E lanes - some older chipsets + optimal CPU could provide up to 40 lanes, Z170 seems to be limited to about 28 at MOST with any CPU it works with.
They're just not intended to run more than about 4 video cards, and have to some convoluted stuff to be able to do so.
Onboard sound and LAN do not normally use a PCI-E lane.
Some M.2 SSDs do use a PCI-E lane.
Brilliant explanation. But the question is... could, this M.2, SATA slots or anothers I never going to use, be disabled with the objetive to release some lanes you talking about?
Yes sir, and the same result, I don't know what more I can try...
Try disabling any device you're not using. Sound, LAN, etc... maybe those'll free up resources.
I did with the sound and it didn't work. LAN it's not necessary for the mining software?
Yes sir, and the same result, I don't know what more I can try...
Try updating your BIOS, if doesn't work its probably a problem with your board
I had it updated!
Thanks for the help guys