Proliant ML310 Gen 8 v2 startup failure

[steveli]

To date I have not been able to solve a problem with my HP Proliant ML310E Gen 8 v2 server :

The server POST but stops when it is doing memory and QPI Link iintialization.at 20% with a continus noise and status code 0168.  After this , the screen goes blank. I suspected the dimms and changed them  without success !  It also behaves the same without any dimms ! It seems something else is not working properly ! Please,  help.

[kira12]

Hello,

yu should try to reseat all PCI Devices and the CPU, maybe this helps. You should also check the CPU Socket Pins/Springs if they are correct in Place....

best regards ré

[Suman_1978]

Hi,

Can you try the following?

Clear NVRAM from the System Board level, Switch 6.
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=mmr_kc-0103479

If the server has two processors, try with a single processor.
Remove any PCI cards if installed.
Disconnect any external connections like Storage, USB devices, etc. keeping only the power and monitor connected.

Thank You!
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