ML370 G2 processor issue

[Mike Urbanski]

Hello fellow hardware buffs, I have an issue with a failed light on a processor. I took it out and tried running just one and it reboots after a while.
I decided to get 2 new processors (exact match) and to new VRMs that match too. The problem now is that I am getting the yellow fail lights on the board for each processor and it won't start. I re checked the specs, and reset everything, but it won't start. Am I missing something?
I appreciate the help!

[Diego Castelli]

Try leaving the old VRM for CPU 1, power off the server AND detach power chords.

Then retry.

[Mike Urbanski]

I also tried the old processor and I still have a red light on the power button and yellow fail lights on the board by the processors. No boot, no post.

-Mike

[Diego Castelli]

What does ILO say?

[Mike Urbanski]

If it doesn't start, how can I get to it? The server just sits with yellow lights.

[Diego Castelli]

did you configure ILO before?
ILO is accessible even if server is down. It has its own processor etc...

If you didn't configure it, you can try attaching a network cable with DHCP server and search for the lease.

Then connect to it using a browser from a PC.

Browse the various tabs that can report system status...

[Mike Urbanski]

OK, after making a few changes, the sever fired up fine with no errors. I logged into windows and ran the management software. Everything looked good, motherboard, processors, memory. Great!
I did a few updates and started running programs and it was fine. The management software showed 2 processors, but I only see one running in the task mgr. The server was up for 45 minutes and then suddenly went into a mild shut off, still running, but no OS and a red light on the front notifying me of an internal issue. Now I have a yellow light only on processor one. Processor two is dark and server is still running?.
Anyone have an idea in this scenario?
-Mike

[Diego Castelli]

processor 1 is fault, put CPU 2 in slot 1 and vice versa and then fire up the server.

you should receive notification of a faulty processor in slot 2.

if it doesn't power up, remove the processor that will be in slot 2.

[PZel]

According to HP only 3 type CPU's are supported in ML370G2.
All 3 CPU's use same PPM.

When using 2 CPU's both must be the same frequency. You can see it by the POST.

P/N are:
1.13-GHz Intel Pentium III Processor with heatsink
239324-001 (also: # 228524-001)

1.26-GHz Intel Pentium III Processor with heatsink
230991-001 (also: # 228496-001 )

1.40-GHz Intel Pentium III Processor with heatsink
259594-001

PPM: # 228506-001

Are those parts installed ??
Are the heatsinks installed properly onto the CPU (with adequate thermal paste) ??

[Mike Urbanski]

Pzel, I have 2 new
1.13-GHz Intel Pentium III Processor with heatsink PN:239324-001. I also have 2 new VRM with these. Here's what's going on today.

I fired it up and now I'm getting nothing again. I have amber lights by both processors and it won't start. When it was up yesterday for 45 minutes, I ran the server software and the motherboard checked out fine. Then all of a sudden, one processor will amber light and it will shut off the OS.
I'm leaning toward a failing MB, unless someone has another idea.
This is not making my week.
Thanks for the help guys.
-Mike