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Question about boot loop for IBM x3550 m4 but it instantly shuts down

Question about boot loop for IBM x3550 m4 but it instantly shuts down

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AtaberkIncesu
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12-14-2023, 09:16 AM
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hi hope you're doing well
i have a problem with my ibm x 3550 m4
the problem is: every time it is about to boot, it immediately goes off and boots again
it's like a boot loop but does not last that long after it's booted, it immediately goes off
sometimes it doesn't turn on if i plug it in and once i press the power button the boot loop described above keeps repeating endlessly
i thought the issue has something to do with the one mentioned here
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/so...l-...ovo-server
however after applying the firmware update nothing changed although the firmware i was using is newer than the one in the link (not a direct link it was very hard to reach the direct link)
it was working well until i inserted a gpu from another similar server which wasn't detected
when i took it off the problem persisted
the other similar model server worked well with or without the gpu
i took off the riser card still the same
there is a click sound coming from around the power button at every boot
please help me
thank you
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AtaberkIncesu
12-14-2023, 09:16 AM #1

hi hope you're doing well
i have a problem with my ibm x 3550 m4
the problem is: every time it is about to boot, it immediately goes off and boots again
it's like a boot loop but does not last that long after it's booted, it immediately goes off
sometimes it doesn't turn on if i plug it in and once i press the power button the boot loop described above keeps repeating endlessly
i thought the issue has something to do with the one mentioned here
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/so...l-...ovo-server
however after applying the firmware update nothing changed although the firmware i was using is newer than the one in the link (not a direct link it was very hard to reach the direct link)
it was working well until i inserted a gpu from another similar server which wasn't detected
when i took it off the problem persisted
the other similar model server worked well with or without the gpu
i took off the riser card still the same
there is a click sound coming from around the power button at every boot
please help me
thank you

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Magic_Wolf_
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12-14-2023, 09:37 AM
#2
Update your post with complete hardware details and operating system information.
PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used).
Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, current usage?
Which power button should be used – case or PSU? Try to pinpoint the exact location of the click.
Power down, unplug, and open the case.
Remove dust and debris carefully.
Check that all cards, connectors, RAM, jumpers, and case connections are securely positioned.
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Magic_Wolf_
12-14-2023, 09:37 AM #2

Update your post with complete hardware details and operating system information.
PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used).
Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, current usage?
Which power button should be used – case or PSU? Try to pinpoint the exact location of the click.
Power down, unplug, and open the case.
Remove dust and debris carefully.
Check that all cards, connectors, RAM, jumpers, and case connections are securely positioned.

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Diabolomeister
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12-15-2023, 02:42 PM
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since it's no longer in front of me, i'm trying to focus and hope this might assist
cpu xeon v1 only one the other socket is empty with a protection cover
ram 40 gb
hdd 500 gb mostly empty the server isn't used often, which is why
os: opensuse 15.5
psu: redundant both 550 w
the machine is old and used, i don't believe it's been refurbished
the power button that makes a click sound is located in the case
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Diabolomeister
12-15-2023, 02:42 PM #3

since it's no longer in front of me, i'm trying to focus and hope this might assist
cpu xeon v1 only one the other socket is empty with a protection cover
ram 40 gb
hdd 500 gb mostly empty the server isn't used often, which is why
os: opensuse 15.5
psu: redundant both 550 w
the machine is old and used, i don't believe it's been refurbished
the power button that makes a click sound is located in the case

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