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The Intel S5000XVN is not starting up.

The Intel S5000XVN is not starting up.

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lTalonzl
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09-26-2023, 01:18 AM
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Hello, I’m attempting to restart the Intel Server Mobo S5000XVN again, but it doesn’t launch the server or display the BIOS screen. My hardware specs are: 2x Xeon 5140, 4x Micron 2GB DDR2, 4x Samsung 2GB DDR2 S5000XVN, 850W EVGA 80+ Bronze (new), 24 MOBO pins, 8 CPU pins, 4 CPU pins, GPU (working), 3 fans (2 CPU, 1 RAM), Arctic MX-4 T-Paste on CPUs and bridges.

Issues I’m facing:
- Power supply activation lights the blue ID LED and green status LED, then all fans run. After a few seconds fans stop, ID LED turns off, status LED stays steady amber before settling to green.
- When I short-circuit the power pins on the front header, the status LED stays amber without blinking, and the server check doesn’t start, whether with or without GPU.

What I’ve tried:
- CMOS reset (per manual instructions).
- BIOS reset (per manual steps).
- Powering on without RAMs (no fault LEDs lit).
- Swapping CPUs.
- Applying thermal paste on bridges.
- Swapping CPU cables (non-modular vs modular) between two power headers.
- Changing modular CPU cable with another EVGA model used elsewhere.

Please let me know if this is typical or if I need to adjust something else.
Best regards.
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lTalonzl
09-26-2023, 01:18 AM #1

Hello, I’m attempting to restart the Intel Server Mobo S5000XVN again, but it doesn’t launch the server or display the BIOS screen. My hardware specs are: 2x Xeon 5140, 4x Micron 2GB DDR2, 4x Samsung 2GB DDR2 S5000XVN, 850W EVGA 80+ Bronze (new), 24 MOBO pins, 8 CPU pins, 4 CPU pins, GPU (working), 3 fans (2 CPU, 1 RAM), Arctic MX-4 T-Paste on CPUs and bridges.

Issues I’m facing:
- Power supply activation lights the blue ID LED and green status LED, then all fans run. After a few seconds fans stop, ID LED turns off, status LED stays steady amber before settling to green.
- When I short-circuit the power pins on the front header, the status LED stays amber without blinking, and the server check doesn’t start, whether with or without GPU.

What I’ve tried:
- CMOS reset (per manual instructions).
- BIOS reset (per manual steps).
- Powering on without RAMs (no fault LEDs lit).
- Swapping CPUs.
- Applying thermal paste on bridges.
- Swapping CPU cables (non-modular vs modular) between two power headers.
- Changing modular CPU cable with another EVGA model used elsewhere.

Please let me know if this is typical or if I need to adjust something else.
Best regards.

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Pochisa
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09-26-2023, 11:19 AM
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It appears the system is encountering an issue with posting data. Could you provide any error codes or signals such as lights and beeps? The status indicator might be crucial—checking the manual could clarify what each message means.
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Pochisa
09-26-2023, 11:19 AM #2

It appears the system is encountering an issue with posting data. Could you provide any error codes or signals such as lights and beeps? The status indicator might be crucial—checking the manual could clarify what each message means.

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Left_RiteClick
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09-26-2023, 03:41 PM
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Thank you for your response. It appears the post might be incomplete or misinterpreted. Based on what you shared, the system seems to have resolved an issue by turning on the amber Status LED after shorting the power pins. The manual mentions a BIOS fatal alarm or NMI event, but it’s unclear if that matches your experience. Since the CPU fan operates normally and no fault LEDs are illuminated, it’s possible there were underlying problems not immediately visible. The presence of the green Status LED before switching on suggests normal operation, so further checks may be needed to confirm the root cause.
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Left_RiteClick
09-26-2023, 03:41 PM #3

Thank you for your response. It appears the post might be incomplete or misinterpreted. Based on what you shared, the system seems to have resolved an issue by turning on the amber Status LED after shorting the power pins. The manual mentions a BIOS fatal alarm or NMI event, but it’s unclear if that matches your experience. Since the CPU fan operates normally and no fault LEDs are illuminated, it’s possible there were underlying problems not immediately visible. The presence of the green Status LED before switching on suggests normal operation, so further checks may be needed to confirm the root cause.

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SoyDash
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09-27-2023, 04:09 AM
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Servers might not display LEDs. I’m unsure about the error reporting system on your device. Check your manual for details. The post program should either indicate an issue or function correctly. Lack of response suggests a possible problem with the post software, which is integrated into the BIOS.
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SoyDash
09-27-2023, 04:09 AM #4

Servers might not display LEDs. I’m unsure about the error reporting system on your device. Check your manual for details. The post program should either indicate an issue or function correctly. Lack of response suggests a possible problem with the post software, which is integrated into the BIOS.

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Commando__
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10-01-2023, 04:42 PM
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I understand but even with a faulty post LED, I still reset the BIOS. I think I’ll need to dig deeper, but that will require funds (for more compatible components) and time I don’t have right now. Thanks for your response.
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Commando__
10-01-2023, 04:42 PM #5

I understand but even with a faulty post LED, I still reset the BIOS. I think I’ll need to dig deeper, but that will require funds (for more compatible components) and time I don’t have right now. Thanks for your response.

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