Large 20k paperweight... Motherboard problems with Zenith II Extreme alpha
Large 20k paperweight... Motherboard problems with Zenith II Extreme alpha
If they are separate problems, it's okay. This should work fine. Concerns about bios settings aren't an issue. No other CPU to test is a concern. I understand it's costly to acquire another one, so it's not a viable choice. Let's remove the PC completely. Place one memory stick in slot A1, the second slot on the right side of the CPU. Remove all drives. We need to access the BIOS. Disconnect and take out the M.2 drive as well.
These are the two spare parts... I own four in total. I’m curious if the cables inside the Supermicro case are damaged. I adjusted them and still can’t be certain about how SAS functions at that level. My goal was simply to maximize throughput. All SAS HBAs have been extremely hot.
SAS was built with specific airflow needs in mind. You should consider using Delta fans to maintain the required CFM. The wiring connections might need some extra effort on your part. I don’t have much experience with SAS configurations, but I know they need significant cooling, which often leads to higher noise levels.
Begin a new installation on SATA SSD or M.2 drive. Perform a complete format if the same OS partition is being reused. Leave all other components disconnected. This time, use just one memory module in the A2 slot, positioned second from the right side of the CPU. Run diagnostics using minimal hardware at this stage.
The spinning dots indicate loading, not the boot screen. What causes the system to freeze? Hmm. Are there no error lights? Are post codes present? Is everything cleared from the USB ports except the keyboard? Do you have a different keyboard and mouse?
The entire setup remains locked down except for the OLED display. It keeps running until it reaches its final screen. No post codes, no USB connection beyond the keyboard, and I’ve changed the keyboards just in case. No mouse was used.