Hi all, I have a couple z840 workstations that I'd like to connect with Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI 40Gb network cards. These are PCIe gen3 cards that the mobo on the z840 supports (I have tested the PCI slots with two graphics cards and the machines boot fine).
When I install the network card though, I get a 6 beep bios error. Card is not being recognized. HP z840 quickspecs pg16 does not list any network card faster than 10Gb so the cards I am trying are not listed. I called the HP support and they flat out say: "if it's not on the quickspecs, it is not supported".
Despite this Autodesk has a guide on how to install a mellanox card on a HP z840 (which also did not work for me).
I feel like there has to be a BIOS hack or something that would allow me to use the network cards.
Any idea, hack around this would be very much appreciated.
When I install the network card though, I get a 6 beep bios error. Card is not being recognized. HP z840 quickspecs pg16 does not list any network card faster than 10Gb so the cards I am trying are not listed. I called the HP support and they flat out say: "if it's not on the quickspecs, it is not supported".
Despite this Autodesk has a guide on how to install a mellanox card on a HP z840 (which also did not work for me).
I feel like there has to be a BIOS hack or something that would allow me to use the network cards.
Any idea, hack around this would be very much appreciated.