I have all this stuffed into the case. I have had numerous problems in the past, but I got the server to post using an old processor.
Now I am getting an amber light on the bottom most light on the front of the case. All of the operating parameters are good. What could be causing this?
Also, I am getting an amber light next to the rear case fan power connector, and the fan only runs on high, like the thing thinks it is hot.
I have two versions of this board. I think the new board is in the server with the older processor, the E5300. The older board is supports E5400 and will not post with the two E5400 processors.
I fried a couple of hard drives and I don't know what else fried on the old board. The RAM and the new board post and work fine. I am using it as a NAS machine with BSD. I would like to put the thing back together and use it as a server again, if I can do so without breaking the bank. I have already purchased a new power supply and the new board(which is actuall an older version of the original board).
Is there a way to know if the processors are bad or if the board is bad other than purchasing a new board ($240)?
Should I just scrap the whole thing and start over? I hope not? I have 2 E5400 Xeons that might be good, a couple of boards, and good RAM, and a case that I think is good.
Thanks in advance for your help.
