indeed it looks the X11DPL BIOS 2.1 don't run skylake B0 ES, you need to try BIOS 1.0 which worked with a QLH1 i.e.
please tell us the Q??? (QDF) of your ES.
Hi, srry was away for the weekend.
The first chips I had were xeon platinum 8160 es ql1k.\
I realized they were over tdp and had microcode issues but tried anyway. no luck.
then i got another couple es's which i think they were within the tdp range but es's
I don't remember that chip info but I will try to dig it out.
But this weekend I was thinking, rather then trying to figure out the past.
what would be my best solution to use in that board, it will take 1st or 2nd gen chips
plus i don't really like the idea of going backwards with bios, i would rather find
a real world solution staying under the TDP of 140w plus the current bios and using 2gen if possible...
but price is a big factor, so first of 2nd gen and even QS or es.
Any help will be much appreciated, i am starting to look myself to see what the board
recommends and what is available at what cost.
Always appreciate your help and especially your POV!
Mucho thanks
Steve / SV