SOLVED: Supermicro X10SRi-F: stuck with BIOS post code B2

[6c352e2e-f287-445a-9cd3-d]

Hi,

so the board is stuck with post code B2. I can't get into the BIOS setup or anywhere else except for the PXE configuration.

I've been able to perform a BIOS update to the same version (3.4) that was already installed through the IPMI web interface, and nothing changed.

Is there anything else I could do to get it to work, or do I have to assume that this board is broken?

 

[T_Minus]

ideas, and external links here --> https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/supermicro-board-stuck-on-logo-b2.6807/

Any of that work ?

 

[RolloZ170]

clear CMOS, remove all cards.

 

[6c352e2e-f287-445a-9cd3-d]

ideas, and external links here --> https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/supermicro-board-stuck-on-logo-b2.6807/

Any of that work ?

Unfortunately not. I haven't tried the recovery guide since it involves tediously creating an USB stick, and that solution was for a different board while the idea of updating the BIOS is the same.

I've cleared the CMOS a couple times, and no cards are installed.

It even beeps when I plug in an USB stick or remove it as if it's working fine.

 

[RolloZ170]

what have you done before this issue started ?

a corrupted BIOS becomes a problem with the next reboot.
a ch341a programmer with soic8 clamp is always a good invest.

 

[6c352e2e-f287-445a-9cd3-d]

I have only installed the board into a case. I bought it via ebay a while ago, and I haven't seen it working for myself yet.

 

[T_Minus]

what have you done before this issue started ?

a corrupted BIOS becomes a problem with the next reboot.
a ch341a programmer with soic8 clamp is always a good invest.

https://www.amazon.com/KeeYees-SOIC8-EEPROM-CH341A-Programmer/dp/B07SHSL9X9

or which do you like ?

 

[RolloZ170]

or which do you like ?

i don't need it.

 

[6c352e2e-f287-445a-9cd3-d]

What would I do with such a programmer? Updating the BIOS via IPMI went fine, so shouldn't I assume that the BIOS is ok? I guess I could try an older version if I can find one.

I found this: https://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/AMI_BIOS_POST_Codes_for_Grantley_Motherboards.pdf

B2 would mean 'Legacy Option ROM Initialization'. Maybe if I plug some card in ...

 

[RolloZ170]

What would I do with such a programmer? Updating the BIOS via IPMI went fine, so shouldn't I assume that the BIOS is ok?

BIOS update doesn't just overwrite the whole chip. some area must left unchanged.

 

[RolloZ170]

B2 would mean 'Legacy Option ROM Initialization'. Maybe if I plug some card in ...

must not be the issue, maybe the action after this.

 

[6c352e2e-f287-445a-9cd3-d]

I plugged in a HP Smart Array P410. The P410 initializes and then the board reboots and remains in a reboot cycle.

What is supposed to happen after B2?

 

[RolloZ170]

What is supposed to happen after B2?

very good question. next pls.

 

[RolloZ170]

just flash with ch341a to sort this out

 

[6c352e2e-f287-445a-9cd3-d]

just flash with ch341a to sort this out

I would have no idea what I'm doing.

 

[T_Minus]

i don't need it.

Huh? You are the one who said " a ch341a programmer with soic8 clamp is always a good invest. "

I asked you which you liked, and your reply is you don't need it.... what???

 

[RolloZ170]

Huh? You are the one who said " a ch341a programmer with soic8 clamp is always a good invest. "

invest for other who still not have. i have one.

I asked you which you liked

i have two, don't need more. i like the ones i have already.

 

[RolloZ170]

Huh? You are the one who said " a ch341a programmer with soic8 clamp is always a good invest. "

to the OP, who has the issue.

 

[T_Minus]

I give up.

 

[6c352e2e-f287-445a-9cd3-d]

Ha it's not a good invest when you have no idea what to do with it ...