u/cypher_zero

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New server build; can't get it to boot (9960X/ASRock WRX90 WS EVO)

UPDATE: Resolved - thanks u/nauxiv!

I'm trying to get this new server build to boot and I'm not having any luck. I've tried all the usual things (see below) and now I'm wondering if I have a hardware incompatibility that I missing.

Specs:

  • Motherboard: ASRock WRX90 WS EVO
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
  • RAM: G.Skill Zeta R5 DDR5 RDIMM ECC
    • F5-6400R3239G16GE8-ZR5K
    • 8-DIMM kit
  • GPU: EVGA RTX 3090
  • PSU: SilverStone HELA 2500Rz
  • BMC firmware: 1.04.00
  • BIOS: updated to latest available

Symptoms:

  • System does not POST
  • No video from RTX 3090
  • No video from onboard/BMC KVM
  • Dr. Debug cycles through codes, including 15 and d6, then resets to 00
  • Appears to be boot looping
  • With no RAM installed, Dr. Debug sits at 00

Things I've tried:

  • Started with full RAM kit, then reduced to 1 DIMM in A0
  • Tried more than one DIMM
  • Removed RTX 3090
  • Removed storage / minimal config
  • Confirmed both EPS CPU power cables are connected
  • Cleared CMOS with button and jumper
  • Updated BIOS
  • Reseated CPU
  • Checked BMC sensors

BMC observations:

  • CPU temp and voltage rails are present
  • PROCHOT_CPU shows asserted
  • BMC memory inventory shows stale/weird DIMM data that does not match current physical config

Help?

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u/cypher_zero — 1 day ago