S3420GPLC RAM issue

[Dezzino]

Hi everyone!! So, I've managed to save an old server with a S3420GPLC board in it and figured I can make it my daily PC (I'm on a budget).

I've installed a network adapter an SSD and a X3470 CPU and everything works like a charm. Also got a fresh copy of Win10 Pro.

Now the memory issue. I have searched online for a good deal and found 6 sticks of SAMSUNG 4GB 1333 ddr3 M393B5170DZ1 CH9. The memory is listed in the supported and tested RAMs from the official INTEL document.

The ram is RDIMM and I've tested at first just one single stick in slot A1 but I only get 3 beep (memory error) and it wont start. Tried different sticks but all the same results

Also tried to populate all 6 slots but I get 18 beep (3x6) and nothing happens.

I know it's a no longer supported board but I would love to save it from scrap. I figured that maybe is a BIOS issue? I still have the 08.00.10 version from 9/30/2009 and never upgraded it but I can't find a newer version online.

Or should I disable the RAID controller?

Please help!

Thank you

[IntelSupport]

Hello Dezzino,

Thank you for contacting Intel Customer Support.

Please find the case number 06012146 for your reference.

Intel® Server Board S3420GPLC and the associated spare parts and accessories have been discontinued. This letter is also to inform you that support for the said products have been switched to self-service support.

The available self-service support options include:

·       Technical support content available online.

·       Warranty service through the Warranty Center.

·       Support and services for members of the Intel Channel Program through the Intel® Reseller Center.

·       Help from other users in the Intel Support Community 

Intel Customer Service Agents no longer respond to telephone, chat, community support forum, or email inquiries for self-service products.

Following is the product discontinuance information and when the self-service support begins with Intel® Server Board S3420GPLC

Product

Intel® Server Board S3420GPLC

Product Discontinuance Notice

https://qdms.intel.com/Portal/SearchPCNDataBase.aspx?mm=877393

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000018497/server-products.html

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/46533/intel-server-board-s3420gplc.html 

Self-Service Support Begins

May 2015 

Last Product Discontinuance Shipment Date:

Friday, May 31, 2013

For more details, please refer to the support page: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support.html

We are going to closing this case at present. We appreciate the time you have dedicated and your cooperation throughout the entire process. If you have any other concerns or require assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We will be more than happy to assist you.

Thank you for using Intel's products and services.

Best regards,

Vijay N

Intel Customer Support.