proliant 800 will not post

[John Logsdon]

I add a second processor and a new VRM to my porliant. When I powered up, I got the message, processor in wrong slot. I changed back to the configuration I had and still get the same error message. Any suggestions?

[JohnWRuffo]

John:

Have you installed the latest bios?
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/20_1131.html#4

Make sure the Processor and the PPM are firmly installed. They may be loose.

You also need to run the System Configuration Utility to capture the new processor configuration.

[John Logsdon]

I downloaded the flash update, but the proliant never gets to the point of seeing the floppy. Again, it says the processor in incorrect slot. I placed the switch for the floppy in the on position. (According to the cover, SW-1 is where you can enable the floppy override and enter the maintenance mode.)

[JohnWRuffo]

When you remove the processor "and" PPM from socket 2, does it still say "Processor in Incorrect Slot"?

[John Logsdon]

-Yes. I have swapped processors and vrm's. The only difference in the processors is the last four digits of the serial number. 400/512/100/20/s1. 19270759-0327 is one serial #. The other 19270759-0357. I just went to turn it on and it decided to boot. Thanks.