Trying to figure out why your Threadripper Pro isn't posting. Need some guidance on possible issues.
Trying to figure out why your Threadripper Pro isn't posting. Need some guidance on possible issues.
I'm facing difficulties getting my new machine to post. I've tried everything and still can't resolve the issue. I feel like I've exhausted all options. The specs are listed, but nothing seems to work. I've tested the CPU, re-assembled the board multiple times, checked RAM placement, updated BIOS, flashed CMOS, and even used IPMI for remote diagnostics. It still doesn't post. The motherboard and CPU both show error code "7C" and have a warning light. Since this is intended as a server, I'm unsure what might be wrong with my setup. I'm not sure if I'm making any mistakes, but I'm really stuck. Please help me out!
Have you experimented with another type of RAM? The most likely reason seems to be faulty RAM, given that you've already swapped out the CPU and motherboard. From what I understand, you've only tested RAM sticks from the existing kit in various slots, rather than using a completely different set. That would be my next move. I'd also consider a different brand and model. As a server user, I'd prefer genuine server-grade memory instead of the basic Corsair LPX.
I've checked other RAM options, but none were available in the QVL for the motherboard. I'll give it another shot and see if I can locate something!
I've attempted to install a GPU and start it up, but I removed it because I disassembled everything. It's currently sitting in my test bench (the motherboard box, by the way). I've documented everything on the bench. The warning "needing 1 stick per channel" caught my attention—I've tried filling all slots to boot it, but only with non-QVL memory. Today I received some ECC sticks for QVL, though a 128GB model was expensive, so I decided to grab just one for testing. It might be worth acquiring more ECC memory if needed.
I acquired some ECC memory that's already in the QVL, but it didn't boot properly. Only one stick was recognized, so I didn't fill all the channels. The manual mentions it's okay to use a single stick, but I checked the B2 dimming slot—this is the method I tried with the new ECC memory.