wgstarks Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Had to reboot my server. Now on boot I see the unRaid boot selection screen, I select unRaid and I get loading bzroot and loading bzimage. After that, just a flashing cursor. I ran a file system repair on the SD card (shot in the dark). Didn't make any difference. Edited April 17, 2017 by wgstarks Quote Link to comment
trurl Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Try booting a fresh install to an actual USB flash drive. That will tell you whether the problem is with your boot drive or your other hardware. Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Try booting a fresh install to an actual USB flash drive. That will tell you whether the problem is with your boot drive or your other hardware. Followed your advice plus some. Tried booting from a different flash drive with a fresh install of 6.2.4. No success. Tried booting with a fresh install of 6.3 RC6. No success. Tried booting with a fresh install of 6.1.9. Worked great. Not sure where to go from here though. The server has been running 6.2.4 since it was released. I will admit that this sort of event has occurred a couple of times though with 6.2. I was always able to boot a second time without issue though. Now the server refuses to boot into anything after 6.1.9 and I'm not sure how to solve this? Edit- Looks like some plugins are no longer working as well. ca.update.applications and newransomware.bait both have install errors. My guess is that they won't run on 6.1.9 maybe? Quote Link to comment
Frank1940 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Are you using a USB3 port? There have been issues with some MB's not properly booting from a USB3 port. Try a USB2 port and see what happens. Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Are you using a USB3 port? There have been issues with some MB's not properly booting from a USB3 port. Try a USB2 port and see what happens. No. Using a USB2 port. Actually been using the same port since building the server. Really strange that it just suddenly quit working. Quote Link to comment
Squid Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Edit- Looks like some plugins are no longer working as well. ca.update.applications and newransomware.bait both have install errors. My guess is that they won't run on 6.1.9 maybe? They do work on 6.1.9 but without knowing the errors can't help. But I'd assume that you need to set static dns addresses Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Edit- Looks like some plugins are no longer working as well. ca.update.applications and newransomware.bait both have install errors. My guess is that they won't run on 6.1.9 maybe? They do work on 6.1.9 but without knowing the errors can't help. But I'd assume that you need to set static dns addresses Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk When I downgraded to 6.1.9 I got a new tab created in Plugins- Plugin File Install Errors. It shows the following- /boot/config/plugins-error/ca.update.applications.plg /boot/config/plugins-error/newransomware.bait.plg with a check box to delete the plugins. Not sure where to view the actual error. The server does have a static address. Quote Link to comment
Squid Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Edit- Looks like some plugins are no longer working as well. ca.update.applications and newransomware.bait both have install errors. My guess is that they won't run on 6.1.9 maybe? They do work on 6.1.9 but without knowing the errors can't help. But I'd assume that you need to set static dns addresses Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk When I downgraded to 6.1.9 I got a new tab created in Plugins- Plugin File Install Errors. It shows the following- /boot/config/plugins-error/ca.update.applications.plg /boot/config/plugins-error/newransomware.bait.plg with a check box to delete the plugins. Not sure where to view the actual error. The server does have a static address. Try installing CA manually Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 CA is installed. Did you mean the ransomware and auto update plugins? Quote Link to comment
Squid Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 CA is installed. Did you mean the ransomware and auto update plugins? You can install either of them thru CA and see why they won't go in Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 CA is installed. Did you mean the ransomware and auto update plugins? You can install either of them thru CA and see why they won't go in Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Thanks Squid. Now I know it's worth investigating. Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 They do work on 6.1.9 but without knowing the errors can't help. But I'd assume that you need to set static dns addresses Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk When I try to install auto update manually I get the following error- plugin: installing: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Squidly271/ca.update.applications/master/plugins/ca.update.applications.plg plugin: downloading https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Squidly271/ca.update.applications/master/plugins/ca.update.applications.plg plugin: downloading: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Squidly271/ca.update.applications/master/plugins/ca.update.applications.plg ... done ********************************************************************************************* Community Applications Auto Update Applications Requires unRaid version 6.2 or greater to run ********************************************************************************************* plugin: run failed: /usr/bin/php retval: 1 Didn't try a manual install of the ransomware protection plugin since there aren't any instructions in the OP for that support thread. I did see this though- You can install this plugin via Community Applications (the Apps tab) within the Plugins section (or just search for ransonware). This plugin requires unRaid 6.2+ Are you sure they run on 6.1.9? Quote Link to comment
Squid Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 They do work on 6.1.9 but without knowing the errors can't help. But I'd assume that you need to set static dns addresses Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk When I try to install auto update manually I get the following error- plugin: installing: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Squidly271/ca.update.applications/master/plugins/ca.update.applications.plg plugin: downloading https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Squidly271/ca.update.applications/master/plugins/ca.update.applications.plg plugin: downloading: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Squidly271/ca.update.applications/master/plugins/ca.update.applications.plg ... done ********************************************************************************************* Community Applications Auto Update Applications Requires unRaid version 6.2 or greater to run ********************************************************************************************* plugin: run failed: /usr/bin/php retval: 1 Didn't try a manual install of the ransomware protection plugin since there aren't any instructions in the OP for that support thread. I did see this though- You can install this plugin via Community Applications (the Apps tab) within the Plugins section (or just search for ransonware). This plugin requires unRaid 6.2+ Are you sure they run on 6.1.9? Apparently not. (I can't remember everything ) I'm sure there's a fundamental reason why I have both set to not run under 6.1, but I'd have to tear through all the code changes to see why. Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Glad I'm not the only one. Quote Link to comment
John_M Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Returning to the original problem, have you tried resetting the BIOS to factory default settings or seeing if there's an update available? Try a different USB 2 port since you say you've been using the same one throughout. Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Returning to the original problem, have you tried resetting the BIOS to factory default settings or seeing if there's an update available? Try a different USB 2 port since you say you've been using the same one throughout. I've tried multiple USB ports and drives. Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Returning to the original problem, have you tried resetting the BIOS to factory default settings or seeing if there's an update available? Try a different USB 2 port since you say you've been using the same one throughout. Finally got a chance to get back to this today. Tried a different USB port. Same result, v6.1.9 boots without issue and v6.2 fails. Tried checking for bios updates but can't figure out SuperMicro's naming system. My bios screen shows version 1.1b with a build date of 11/01/2013. The SuperMicro website files have a completely different name (R3.0a) and no build date info at all. Judging from the warnings on the site I'm not sure this is something I'd want to attempt anyway. I'm fairly sure from your previous posts in other threads that you're a Mac user. Is it possible to flash the bios using a Mac? Google found a few articles on how to prepare a USB flash drive using Windows but nothing for Mac and this process is way outside my knowledge level. I would hate to wipe out my motherboard trying this when I don't even know for sure that it will correct the problem. Edited to add link to SuperMicro support. Quote Link to comment
Frank1940 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Following the link for server hardware, I downloaded the BIOS update file and the files within that zip file have a date of December 2015... Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Following the link for server hardware, I downloaded the BIOS update file and the files within that zip file have a date of December 2015... Thanks. Missed that. Must be an updated version then. Could still use some guidance on a process for flashing the bios though. Maybe It's very simple and SuperMicro wants to complicate things as much as possible so that people will buy new hardware instead? Quote Link to comment
John_M Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I don't own any Supermicro motherboards but I've prepared USB sticks for other purposes on a Mac. What exactly do you need to do? I've successfully updated Asus motherboard BIOSes in the past from a file simply placed in the root of the USB device. Do you need to prepare a DOS bootable device? Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I don't own any Supermicro motherboards but I've prepared USB sticks for other purposes on a Mac. What exactly do you need to do? I've successfully updated Asus motherboard BIOSes in the past from a file simply placed in the root of the USB device. Do you need to prepare a DOS bootable device? Here is the readme file from the bios update package downloaded from SuperMicro- ================================================ FOR <filename>.zip ================================================ 1. Save this file to your computer. 2. extract the files to a DOS bootable device (such as a bootable USB stick, or CD). 3. Boot to a DOS prompt and type AMI.BAT BIOSname.###. 4. Do not interrupt the process until the flashing is complete. 5. After you see the message of BIOS has completed the update, unplug the AC, clear the CMOS and plug in the AC and power on the system. 6. Go to the BIOS setup screen and press F9 to load the default and press F10 to save and exit. ================================================ Super.ROM (see user's manual for details) ================================================ Recovery Bios from a USB Device/Drive If the BIOS fi le is corrupted and the system is not able to boot up, this feature will allow you to recover the BIOS image using a USB-attached device. A USB Flash Drive or a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW drive may be used for this purpose. Please note that a USB Hard Disk drive is NOT supported at this time. Follow the procedures below recover the BIOS. 1. Using a different system, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into a USB fl ash device or a writable CD/DVD disc's Root "\" Directory. 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS binary image (°ßsuper.rom°®) and power the system down. 3. While powering on the system, press and hold <Ctrl> and <Home> simultaneously on your keyboard until the USB device's LED indicator comes on. This will take a few seconds or up to one minute. 4. Once the USB device's LED is on, release the <Ctrl> and <Home> keys. The system may generate beep codes to indicate that the BIOS ROM fi rmware is being reprogrammed. The screen will also display a message as shown below. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS! 5. When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot automatically 6. When DOS prompt appear, please type AMI.BAT BIOSname.###. 7. Do not interrupt the process until the flashing is complete. 8. After you see the message of BIOS has completed the update, unplug the AC, clear the CMOS and plug in the AC and power on the system. then press F1 to go to the BIOS setup screen and press F9 to load the default and press F10 to save and exit. ** If the BIOS flash failed, you can contact our RMA dept. to have the bios chip reprogrammed. This will require shipping the board to our RMA dept. for BIOS reprogramming. The RMA dept's email address is [email protected] BIOS Name = PPPPPSSY.MDD *********Here is a New BIOS Naming Convention**************** BIOS name : PPPPPSSY.MDD PPPPP : 5-Bytes for project name SS : 2-Bytes supplement for PPPPP Y : Year, 9 -> 2009, 0-> 2010, 1->2011 MDD : Month / Date E.g. BIOS Build Date: 2010/1/15 X8ST3-F -> X8ST30.115 X8SIL-F -> X8SIL0.115 I see that it requires a DOS bootable drive. My guess is that's the same as preparing a flash drive for unRaid (fat32,mbr)? Maybe I could even use the same "make bootable mac" script? Not sure about step 3 though? What is a "DOS prompt"? Which filename to use in the command shown? There are several different files in the package. AFUDOSU.SMC ami.bat Readme for AMI BIOS.txt X10SLL5.C21 Quote Link to comment
John_M Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 The DOS prompt is the text prompt you see when you've booted your motherboard using DOS. It's similar to the Linux bash prompt insofar as it allows you to type commands to execute programs. So the command you need is AMI.BAT X10SLL5.C21 There's an easy way to make a DOS bootable USB stick on a Mac. Use the UNetbootin application. It's similar to the rufus application for Windows. Select FreeDOS from the menu and it will download the iso and write it to your USB stick. Alternatively you can grab the FreeDOS iso manually and use the Disk Utility commands via the Terminal to write the image to the USB device. See here for both methods. Don't forget to copy the Supermicro files into the root of your bootable USB stick. Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks. What about the command to enter at the prompt? Would that be something like this- AMI.BAT X10SLL5.C21 Not sure which file to enter in place of "BIOSname.###" in the instructions. Edit: Never mind. I must be going blind. You already answered that. Quote Link to comment
John_M Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 You're not going blind - I added it in an edit after posting. From the readme file you posted X10SLL5.C21 is the most likely file amongst those you listed to be the BIOS, though it doesn't quite follow the naming rules. The only other contender is the AFUDOSU.SMC file but that, according to this is not the case. Perhaps it's the executable that's called by the .BAT file. Quote Link to comment
wgstarks Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 FreeDOS gives me several boot options. Which one should I choose? Quote Link to comment
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