Purchased an older boot looping build for $150: 980ti, ASUS X99-A, Xeon variant
Purchased an older boot looping build for $150: 980ti, ASUS X99-A, Xeon variant
Some solid components for around $150, ASUS X99-A. Not sure why it includes a server M. Might be Xeon though I’m not sure yet. EVGA 750W PSU, Corsair AIO, 16GB RAM, 3200MHz DDR4, C-16 random SSD and hard drive, sound-dampened case. Watch the video to see it power up—fans spin for two seconds then shut off repeatedly. I ran a PSU test with RAM in correct locations; got the same loop. Tried BIOS flashback, somehow it worked even when the PC was off but power was on. Maybe I messed up the BIOS flashback process. For the lowest price, check out the IMG_4274.mov.
Incorrect component causing an automatic restart/reboot attempt since it only activates briefly and then restarts repeatedly. It might be any part at this stage—consider testing another CPU first. You could also remove and reinsert the RAM to check for changes, or try a different configuration.
show a video of the chip powering up and looping just to verify the postcodes (past the last PCI slot). When purchasing an old build like this, you should keep the board; otherwise, it would be a waste of money.
When you say all RAM options - Did you try a different RAM stick(s) than what's in it already? If that's bad, that's what you'll get anyway. Simply swapping it in and out/around isn't going to make it better if it's bad. It's possible but only if there is some external evidence of hardware failure such as a blown cap or MOSFET for example. Bad caps are easy to spot, MOSFETs normally require removal of the heatsink that would be on them if they had on them in the first place to find it. However, a different CPU is what to try beyond the RAM. If all that doesn't do it, the board itself has a problem you'd need to find and fix or stick a fork in it - As in it's "Done". Be sure to look the board over carefully for any scratches/gouges into it's PCB, that resulting in severed/cut circuit traces, that could be it. However alot of the time these traces once damaged are anywhere from difficult to impossible to fix when found.
if the issue isn't the CPU, then the problem lies with the board. The recommended approach is to thoroughly clean it by removing all heatsinks, taking off the CMOS battery, pressing the power button briefly, and clearing the CMOS for a minute. Rinse with water, either soak in a bucket for an hour or two, or place it in a dishwasher without detergent. Finally, let it dry for a day or two based on your climate conditions.