ProLiant ML310e Gen8 v2 CPU Upgrade

[Ren1]

Is there a BIOS restriction preventing me from upgrading my entry level ProLiant ML310e Gen8 v2 CPU from a i3-4130 to a Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 ?

Based on the specs sheet for this server, the above Xeon processor is compataible. However, i recently installed the mentioned Xeon and my system is failing to boot. The system POST then crashes to black screen when iniatilizing processor without any warning tones.

I upgraded to latest BIOS and the issue persists

System ROM P78 03/28/2014

[TroyProcurri]

I have now having the same issue.  Did you ever find a solution?

[pol98]

do you have ecc memory ??

[TroyProcurri]

I have matching memory from HPE quickspecs.

Troy Woolard | Procurri
Director Hardware Sales APAC
+65 9060 9564

[Ren1 · Accepted solution]

The CPU was V2 and not V3. Labeled incorrectly. I upgraded to a E3-1231 v3Inetl E3-1231 v3

[Ren1]

Yes i do. But not HPE memory. 

[HPESys]

Which brands memory is it? Is it the same memory you were using earlier with the old processor without any problems?

[Ren1]

No. I bought KIngston ECC RAM from Newegg. Cost me 200 bucks at the time

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