Xeon e3 1231 boot issues

[Ryan_193]

Hey all, just put in a new cpu (as listed above) ran into problems.

First, the system would not post at all. Then I tired removing just 1 of my 2 4GB RAM sticks.

After the first boot into the BIOS with the new CPU in, I shut down the computer and installed the RAM stick the I previously took out.

Now the system starts up for about 2-3 seconds and then shuts down and repeats the same thing over and over.

Any suggestions?


ALSO:
System Specs:
CPU: Xeon e3 1231 v3
MOBO: Asus H81M-D PLUS
RAM: 2 x 4gb of Crucial BallisticsX Sport
Storage: 1TB HDD
PSU: EVGA 430W
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 SC
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper Evo 212

 

[weberdarren97]

Memory controller is crashing, causing a boot loop. That second stick is faulty, please replace it.

 

[weberdarren97]

Actually, since that RAM is a kit, just contact the seller and tell them that it's faulty.

 

[Ryan_193]

That was it. Thanks 😛

 

[Ryan_193]

Actually, since that RAM is a kit, just contact the seller and tell them that it's faulty.

I can get the same kit? Or would it be worth trying to upgrade to 2 x 8GB sticks?

 

[k1114]

Crucial has a lifetime warranty on their ram so they'll give you the same specs. But ram going bad after a cpu change? That might not be a coincidence.

 

[Ryan_193]

Crucial has a lifetime warranty on their ram so they'll give you the same specs. But ram going bad after a cpu change? That might not be a coincidence.

Awesome. Going to do that now.

What exactly do you mean though about it not being a coincidence?

 

[Ryan_193]

Actually, since that RAM is a kit, just contact the seller and tell them that it's faulty.

After taking both RAM sticks and trying them in both DIM slots, they both worked. But the Dim slot 2 didn't work at all. Maybe a MOBO issue?

 

[weberdarren97]

Crucial has a lifetime warranty on their ram so they'll give you the same specs. But ram going bad after a cpu change? That might not be a coincidence.

Given that new information, it most likely is a motherboard issue.

 

[k1114]

It's not new info, he said it in op. It may not be the mobo either. The change in hardware shouldn't have messed anything up and it's not a coincidence. Something might have went wrong during installation like maybe you bent a pin. With the cpu being the only change, you can't count that out. But I've had simple dimm issues where just reseating the ram fixed it.

 

[weberdarren97]

I think we understood the post differently. When he said he removed a DIMM and it worked, I didn't realize that he had tried all slots on the motherboard and found that one didn't work.

The information about the one slot not working was new information to me.

 

[Ryan_193]

It's not new info, he said it in op. It may not be the mobo either. The change in hardware shouldn't have messed anything up and it's not a coincidence. Something might have went wrong during installation like maybe you bent a pin. With the cpu being the only change, you can't count that out. But I've had simple dimm issues where just reseating the ram fixed it.

How easy is it to fix a pin in the socket? I've fixed pins on AMD chips before, but I have been told that intel socket pins are EXTREMELY fragile.

Just don't want to fry the mobo i have.

 

[weberdarren97]

Is the one slot not working the only problem you have? If so, just don't use that slot. You don't need to fix that if it's not creating any other problems.

 

[Ryan_193]

Is the one slot not working the only problem you have? If so, just don't use that slot. You don't need to fix that if it's not creating any other problems.

yeah the dim is the only thing not working. but the dim slot was working before upgrading the cpu.

 

[weberdarren97]

If you can work around this, I would recommend not trying to straighten any possibly bent pins... They're very delicate and a screw up could be the end of the usefulness of your motherboard.

For example... If you need 16GB down the road, just get a kit of two 8GB sticks and still leave that one slot unused.

 

[Ryan_193]

If you can work around this, I would recommend not trying to straighten any possibly bent pins... They're very delicate and a screw up could be the end of the usefulness of your motherboard.

For example... If you need 16GB down the road, just get a kit of two 8GB sticks and still leave that one slot unused.

After looking at the socket, it's like 1-2 pins that are bent that I think I can position relativity easily.

 

[Ryan_193]

If you can work around this, I would recommend not trying to straighten any possibly bent pins... They're very delicate and a screw up could be the end of the usefulness of your motherboard.

For example... If you need 16GB down the road, just get a kit of two 8GB sticks and still leave that one slot unused.

Besides, I don't know exactly how the warranty would work with the DIMM slot not working. If that is the problem

 

[weberdarren97]

If you are going to straighten out the pins, do tons of research and watch plenty of videos. It's very important that you know what you're doing.

 

[Ryan_193]

If you are going to straighten out the pins, do tons of research and watch plenty of videos. It's very important that you know what you're doing.

lets say that i fix the pins and the DIMM slot still doesn't work.

What's the next course of action? just trying to get it repaired by Asus?

 

[weberdarren97]

Yes, my next step would be to RMA the board.

However, before you go without a board until the RMA is completed, ask yourself a question... Do I really need that slot to work?

 

[k1114]

You caused the damage with an incorrect installation so it isn't covered by warranty since you are at fault. They may not give you a replacement.

 

[Ryan_193]

Yes, my next step would be to RMA the board.

However, before you go without a board until the RMA is completed, ask yourself a question... Do I really need that slot to work?

i have noticed a considerable drop in performance and loading times.

 

[weberdarren97]

Then the answer is likely yes.

 

[Ryan_193]

Yes, my next step would be to RMA the board.

However, before you go without a board until the RMA is completed, ask yourself a question... Do I really need that slot to work?

OKAY. Now, I fixed the 2 pins that were slighty bent. The system still posts and runs fine but with only ONE stick of RAM in the first dimm slot.

Is this just a mobo issue now?

 

[weberdarren97]

Now only one slot works? If so, the socket has likely been damaged when you tried to straighten the pins... I would RMA the board.