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New Build Encountering IDE Startup Issues / Kernel Crash During Q Code Execution

New Build Encountering IDE Startup Issues / Kernel Crash During Q Code Execution

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Raidex20
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09-21-2022, 10:11 AM
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Working with a fresh NAS project inspired by Linus, I checked all components against ASUS compatibility but faced boot issues after selecting the install option from the USB drive. The system typically fails with A0 post code. According to the Q Code table, IDE initialization started, yet it crashes immediately. I moved the NVMe drives, unplugged all SATA drives, and even used only one NVMe, but nothing worked. The A0 code appears on the motherboard and sometimes triggers a kernel panic or blank screen. Thinking it was a hardware problem, I returned it and got a new unit, but the issue persists. Any suggestions for troubleshooting next? Mobo: ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE. BIOS rev. 2305 CPU: Intel Core i5 13600K RAM: 2 x Kingston 32 GB ECC DDR5 - KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM (64 GB total) Storage: WD Black 1 TB in M.2_1 PCIE 4.0 x 4 (connected to CPU) Intel Optane P1600X 118 GB in M2_3 PCIE 4.0 x 4 (connected to chipset W680) 4 x Seagate Exos X20 20TB SATA drives connected via slimas port. PSU: Seasonic FOCUS GX-850, 850W 80+ Gold
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Raidex20
09-21-2022, 10:11 AM #1

Working with a fresh NAS project inspired by Linus, I checked all components against ASUS compatibility but faced boot issues after selecting the install option from the USB drive. The system typically fails with A0 post code. According to the Q Code table, IDE initialization started, yet it crashes immediately. I moved the NVMe drives, unplugged all SATA drives, and even used only one NVMe, but nothing worked. The A0 code appears on the motherboard and sometimes triggers a kernel panic or blank screen. Thinking it was a hardware problem, I returned it and got a new unit, but the issue persists. Any suggestions for troubleshooting next? Mobo: ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE. BIOS rev. 2305 CPU: Intel Core i5 13600K RAM: 2 x Kingston 32 GB ECC DDR5 - KSM48E40BD8KM-32HM (64 GB total) Storage: WD Black 1 TB in M.2_1 PCIE 4.0 x 4 (connected to CPU) Intel Optane P1600X 118 GB in M2_3 PCIE 4.0 x 4 (connected to chipset W680) 4 x Seagate Exos X20 20TB SATA drives connected via slimas port. PSU: Seasonic FOCUS GX-850, 850W 80+ Gold