Hi folks have just built a server using supermicro X9SCM-F-O. I am getting a 4 beeps then 2 error. Can anyone tell me what this represents. I have the correct memory and have only attached one hard drive from my old xp system to check it (no unraid yet).

Can't get to bios or anything????

 

Anyone help. 

Quick amend. Sorry but it's actually 6 beeps. Must have been imagining a break.

First guess is wrong or bad memory.  Have you tried it with just one stick?

 

5 short beeps + 1 long beep is a memory error.

Thanks for the reply StevenD, The meory is correct for the board as per kingston (Ecc Unbuffered 1333 DIMM). I did however have it in the wrong slots (rookie mistake). I have since put it in the correct order and slots 2A,2B (2X2gig chips). I still get the 6 beeps. Do I have to clear the CMOS or something to reset it. I have never come across this before?

 

Any help would be appreciated.

If you are certain you have the correct RAM, I would try one DIMM at a time.

 

I'm assuming your board has BIOS v2.0?

I checked the memory that was sent - it should have been KVR1333D3S8E9SK2/4G , however it was out of stock and replaced with Arch Memory  AM2GB1333EC-r1x2-G . Anyone got any info on these?

 

I can't dig any up but I've a funny feeling they are not unbuffered as required.

If you are certain you have the correct RAM, I would try one DIMM at a time.

 

I'm assuming your board has BIOS v2.0?

 

No idea about the bios yet as I can't get to that till I get beyond the memory problem. I'm hoping it's fine as I just got the board and forum members say it should be fine in the later boards. This may need re-flashed also though....... you never know...unfortunately.

It should be fine as 2.0 has been shipping for almost a year.  However, you never know when they find an old board on the shelf.  Im pretty sure mine said the BIOS version on the box.

What is the exact model of RAM are you running?

What is the exact model of RAM are you running?

 

Arch Memory  AM2GB1333EC-r1x2-G

 

I can't get any info on them.

According to the specs, those should work. However, SuperMicro tests their boards with specific RAM, so that is all I will buy.  Server boards can be more picky about RAM than desktops.

 

I'm running four Hynix HMT41GU7MFR8C-PB DIMMs.

 

 

Guess I'll have to buy some more ram and see if that works. 

 

Any idea Which would show an error first Bios or Memory? I still don't know if it's V1 or V2???

 

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