PROLIANT ML330 G3 UNSUPPORTED PROCESSOR DETECTED

[ML330 G3]

What step values or, specifically, which processors are supported by the Proliant ML330 G3?

I installed one BX80532KE2800DSL73N (core stepping M0) and I receive the following message on boot: "Unsupported processor detected" System will only boot ROMPAQ utility.

I flashed the BIOS to the latest version available (09/2005). Are there plans to update the BIOS further or are there other workarounds to use processors with more current values?

Thanks,

Dave

[The Spartan]

Hi Dave,

Just check the specs to confirm on the processor in use.

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11614_na/11614_na.HTML

BX80532KE2800DSL73N refers to a INTEL XEON PROCESOR - just check whether the procesor u have gone in for matches the specs.

Keep posting..

[ML330 G3]

Thanks for your quick response.

However, herein lies the difficulty. The
BX80532KE2800DSL73N meets the processor specifications listed:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11614_na/11614_na.HTML
See:
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/xeon/sb/cs-009348.htm

However, HP does not list the step values supported. Typically, revisions in the processors are supported by BIOS updates or processor code updates.

I need more detail about the processors supported by the ML330 G3.

Thanks,

Dave

[Miika T]

Generally you can use a cpu with +/- 1 stepping, if more then it will be incompatible/unsupported.

-Miika

[Prashant (I am Back)]

Hi Dave,

I suggest atleast run the ox with updated BIOS because same kind of issues earlier are removed with BIOS updates.

Example but not targeting your server model
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=PSD_CN0709W

REgards,
Prashant S.