CPU overheated, refreshed paste, now version 67
CPU overheated, refreshed paste, now version 67
Checked the setup to find the reason for slow boot. CPU temps were high—one Xeon X5 reached 103°C while the other stayed around 60°C. It looks like the thermal paste wasn’t sufficient. I disconnected the motherboard power, moved the RAM to a better position, and reapplied the paste. After reconnecting everything, the error code disappeared. Any tips for preventing this in the future?
L9 appears to be unrelated. The CPU DXE initialization begins with a reset of NVRAM settings, starting at code 2-25. A diagram is available at the provided link.
I’m not a specialist, but I’d go with B7 instead of 67. It might help to remove the RAM and see if it works again, or try using just one stick/processor if one failed unexpectedly. It could be strange if the BIOS changes, but that’s possible too. Make sure all power connections are secure. Someone more experienced might be able to assist if the issue continues.
Here’s the on-site beep code list. I can’t assist further right now. I’m working... or at least pretending to be. 😄