SuperMicro server won't boot after power cycle [closed]

Solution 1:

Do you get a POST signal/beep code on boot? Modern motherboards often have a small LCD to display the code. Documentation for the motherboard should list the possible codes.

• If no -> time to start replacing hardware (typically the motherboard is broken or not powered correctly)
• If yes, and it is bad -> Debug from there, depending on the code
• If yes, and it is clear -> Doublecheck the video subsystem

Solution 2:

Call Supermicro support!

Oh wait... do they provide this type of support? NOPE.

So troubleshoot by breaking things down into pieces. Do you have a KVM in the chain? If so, remove it (here's why).

Try to start the system with minimal components. One or two DIMMs and one CPU.

See if it posts.

If it does, add components and keep trying.

If it doesn't... well... You have a larger issue.