Xeon e3 1231 boot issues

Ryan_193 · Sep 17, 2016

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 · Sep 17, 2016

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

weberdarren97 · Sep 17, 2016

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

Ryan_193 · Sep 17, 2016

That was it. Thanks

Ryan_193 · Sep 17, 2016

weberdarren97 :

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

k1114 · Sep 17, 2016

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 · Sep 17, 2016

k1114 :

Awesome. Going to do that now.

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

Ryan_193 · Sep 18, 2016

weberdarren97 :

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 · Sep 18, 2016

k1114 :

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

k1114 · Sep 18, 2016

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 · Sep 18, 2016

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 · Sep 18, 2016

k1114 :

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 · Sep 18, 2016

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 · Sep 18, 2016

weberdarren97 :

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

weberdarren97 · Sep 18, 2016

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 · Sep 18, 2016

weberdarren97 :

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

Ryan_193 · Sep 18, 2016

weberdarren97 :

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

weberdarren97 · Sep 18, 2016

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 · Sep 18, 2016

weberdarren97 :

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 · Sep 18, 2016

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 · Sep 18, 2016

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 · Sep 18, 2016

weberdarren97 :

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

weberdarren97 · Sep 18, 2016

Then the answer is likely yes.

Ryan_193 · Sep 18, 2016

weberdarren97 :

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 · Sep 18, 2016

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.

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