baron623

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Hello,

I have two X5660s and a Tyan s7012. I had some issues getting it to post but was able to get it to post with a single X5660 installed. When I install the second, the system fails to post. I have updated the bios to the most recent revision. A green light blinks near the second cpu socket. I've tried multiple ram configurations, I have tested both processors on the socket without the blinking green light. The system turns on immediately when a cpu is installed in the socket that is not working. There are no beeps, or codes from the display
 
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It looks like a board issue, in my opinion. If new, try RMA-ing it.
I tend to agree. This is likely a motherboard defect. As this is an older device, it is likely no longer under warranty.

Is the BIOS running in its default state, or have you been modifying settings?

baron623

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I examined the second socket and all the pins appear to be in tact. I don't think the revision is an issue considering the board will not post when using only that socket.

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baron623

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The motherboard was pulled from a server with two CPUs, I'm not sure what CPUs, most likely the 5500 series. The first thing I did after seeing this issue was update the bios because I heard people had issues like this with older bios versions. The power supply is an EVGA supernova 750 G2
 

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yes, one is hiding under the heatsink for cpu1, and the other is in the very back right corner. I have also tried clocking the ram down to 1066MHz from 1333, but that did not work either
 

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No, when both cpus are installed the hex display on the motherboard doesn't even give an error code. Fans all spin though. After a few moments a solid green light next to the socket starts to flash