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Mutilator

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You mean the bios reset jumper? Recovery via usb with the firmware that the guys above posted?
yes exactly...cause i also did and set back the jumper to default....then when im boot the blade, i was asking about a key to install OS, and the ventoy-stick was able to manage this key "feature"...restart and install OS
 

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yes exactly...cause i also did and set back the jumper to default....then when im boot the blade, i was asking about a key to install OS, and the ventoy-stick was able to manage this key "feature"...restart and install OS
That's very good to know thanks. Can you tell me on what pcie port you got video on your card?
 

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Did you guys keept the optical network card? I took that out because it was getting very hot..wonder if that board is mandatory to start..
 

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That's very good to know thanks. Can you tell me on what pcie port you got video on your card?
i put the video card in slot #3 pcie.....manual says #1 but it works from also from #3
Did you guys keept the optical network card? I took that out because it was getting very hot..wonder if that board is mandatory to start..
yes this accelerator get very hot, you have to keep the bladecase closed, otherwise the airflow is interrupt and now flow thru the accelerator.
 
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dh1mlj

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Hello everyone.

First of all, apologies for my English.

I'm a complete novice when it comes to servers and hope someone here has the time and patience to help me.

I bought the same server from Piuspartslab as described here and I'm stuck at the same three LEDs as shown in the photo above.

I have a few questions:

Will the server boot with just one CPU, or is it absolutely necessary to install both CPUs?

If two CPUs need to be installed, do they have to be identical, or can I use different ones from the 7001 series?

As I've read, rewriting the BIOS would be helpful. This probably works via IPMI tools or SSH access. Could someone give me a hand with what I need to enter?

Thanks in advance and have a good Day.
 
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dh1mlj

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May I summarize again to make sure I've understood correctly?

If the CPU and RAM are OK, is a BIOS clear sufficient to get a picture with a graphics card? A BIOS recovery via USB is therefore not necessary?
 

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May I summarize again to make sure I've understood correctly?

If the CPU and RAM are OK, is a BIOS clear sufficient to get a picture with a graphics card? A BIOS recovery via USB is therefore not necessary?
usually a bios should be installed. i cant say if any was installed on my boar/blade cause after few failed tries to boot i use the "recovery from usb" mode...
 

dh1mlj

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Hello everyone.

I've been experimenting with different RAM modules.

With one pair, the server behaved differently:

The POST LEDs lit up alternately for a few minutes.

Finally, only LEDs 0, 2, and 3 were lit.

Unfortunately, I still can't get an image.

The computer is accessible via IPMItools.

Does anyone know if I can use these tools to read status messages that might help me?

I'll try a few more things tomorrow and report back.

Thanks and have a good evening.
 
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dh1mlj

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Hello everyone.

Correct LEDs 0, 2, and 3.
Not so easy to see in the picture.

The RAM I'm using is: PC4-2666V-RD1-11 on banks A1 and A2.

IPMI means the horse and the hay are there. But it can't tell if the horse is still alive or if it has eaten the hay.

I've tried clearing the CMOS. I've also tried recovery via USB. The POST LEDs keep cycling through the menus.

Could anyone tell me what the error pattern would be if the CPU had a vendor lock?

Is there anything else I can do besides trying a different CPU or RAM?

Thanks and best regards.
 

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Correct LEDs 0, 2, and 3.
Not so easy to see in the picture.
0x0C – 0x0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
The RAM I'm using is: PC4-2666V-RD1-11 on banks A1 and A2.
do not populte second RAM slot until all first all are fully populated.
use A1 and I1 (2nd CPU)
if you have only one CPU try with A1 only.
Could anyone tell me what the error pattern would be if the CPU had a vendor lock?
not even god can.