DL380 won't power on after second cpu added and cpu power module.

[John Bolene]

No jumpers to change.

I just added a processor to mine a few weeks ago and it powered up just fine.

I am running W2K server, it recognized the additional processor and added it to the hardware list.

[Ian Matthews_2]

switch 2 is the configuration lock and should be off (default) If you have a red led on system board after processor upgrade then you may have a problem with that processor - maybe the stepping levels are too far apart - compaq recomends n+1

I'd suggest using a single processor and upgrade the bios before you try again also

[Brett_25]

This is probably a silly question but how do you check the stepping of the CPU before it is plugged in.

866/256/133/1.65 is written on the CPU and I have checked those settings with Intel and the stepping settings are cA2, cB0.

How do I know what the stepping is for the CPU, is it written on the cpu somewhere?

[Sunil Jerath]

Hello Brett,
Here is the explanation of LEDs which are located near the CPU area on the System Bd:
Item Status Condition
1 Green = Power To System
OFF = System in Standby or OFF
System Power Good
2 RED = Processor 1 Internal Error
OFF = Normal
IEFF1
3 RED = Processor 1 Internal Error
OFF = Normal
IEFF1
4 RED = Riser Card not properly seated
OFF = Normal, Riser Card properly seated.
InterLock

Regards,

[Sunil Jerath]

Hello Brett,
I have attached the picture of the system board which will enable you to figure out as to which LED it is: