Large 20k paperweight... Motherboard problems with Zenith II Extreme alpha
Large 20k paperweight... Motherboard problems with Zenith II Extreme alpha
I've been developing my "server" over the last few months. It's been sitting in various places, and now I'm trying to get it back online. Hardware Details My current setup includes an Asus Zenith II Extreme Alpha 3990X, a 256Gb Gskill 3600MHz Supermicro, a 45-bay SAS enclosure, and multiple SAS controllers for troubleshooting. Currently, my second motherboard won't enter BIOS, and the operating system isn't loading. When I run Memtest86, it boots fine and has been stable overnight. However, attempting to install Unraid causes a kernel panic when loading Windows 10, and I encounter an IRQ issue or a blue screen after pressing F2 during boot. The previous motherboard also had similar problems. I've replaced everything except the CPU, but before you ask, I can't believe it... I was wondering if the LSI 9016-e controller might have been the culprit because it overheated. Could that have triggered the issue? I've purchased two spare cards to try swapping, but the motherboard still isn't recognizing OS correctly.
I understand the issue is scattered. I’m asking if there’s a method to repair or fix the motherboard without returning it to ASUS.
Consider testing the memory at 2133 or lowering the number of rams.
It is operating at that pace. It has successfully completed one full run of memtest86 out of four attempts, with no errors detected.
Sure thing. The board uses a 6-pin EPS connector, but you're using an 8-pin one. I'm curious about what you're connecting there. The other two are 8-pin, and the PSU seems designed to handle two of them. Thanks for asking these questions. I'm just going over a few details and looking for ideas if I find any good ones. I'll do my best to help troubleshoot with you. So far, it looks like the CPU might be on the second board. I recall another discussion about this configuration—could you share that link for comparison? I'm also doing some research and reading through the manual as we go. Since I don't have this exact setup, I'm trying to learn. Please tag me so I know you're watching.
256 Gskill 3600MHz part numbers/kit? Are there multiple kits available? Do you have the LN2 switch set to off? Verify the RSVD switch is in the off position. Ensure the Slow mode setting is also off. These should be the default settings. Occasionally assembly errors or cable organization can cause issues.
Thank you for your time. I have both 8-pin and 6-pin connections, plus a 4-pin at the bottom of the M.2 slot (previously I had two RTX Titan and a 2080 Ti installed). The RAM is one F4-3600C18Q2 model with 256GB, and all switches are set to their default positions. I cleared the CMOS using two of the three methods (button and battery). There are several threads about different parts of this setup, but none focused on this specific problem. If you need the others, I can share them.
It just occurred. I disconnected the two SAS cables and the BIOS started up...