Server won't boot up!

baldzone

baldzone

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So I was in the middle of backing up my laptop this morning when I get a backup failed notification from windows server 2012.

I duly check the server, the hdd light is on but no noise or flickering. I reset it, and it powers up for a few seconds, then powers down again.

So far I've disconnected all hdd and DVD drive data and power cables. All fans disconnected. PSU substituted for a known good one. Ram re mounted, and moved slots. Graphics card remounted. Still the same.

I plugged a monitor in to see if there was any info on the screen, but it stays in standby mode.

The cup fan spins up. I've also removed gfx card (no onboard gfx) and still the same.

So, what's it likely to be? Gfx card, cpu, memory or motherboard......? Still in warranty for all apart from gfx card which is fairly old!
 
Forgot to mention board is gigabyte ga z97p. Memory is Vulcan 8gb. Can't remember cup spec off the top of my head.gfx is probably 8 years old ish
 
Ok, I removed the GFX card, plugged in the HDMI and switched on. Still the same. No Signal and after a few seconds switches itself off and restarts over and over.

I've also tried moving the memory modules around and reset the CMOS.

Any further suggestions please?

Getting a bit worried now as have a few important files on there. Backed up on a separate drive but both drives in the server!
 
Hey all, found the problem. A memory module failed! It was one half of TeamGroup Vulcan GOLD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLYED38G1600HC9DC01)!

RMA requested :)
 
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