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Are you sure you fitted a supported processor? The second processor must be identical to the first (same model, speed, stepping etc) Did you fit the voltage regulator when you fitted the new processor and heatsink?
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Are you sure you fitted a supported processor? The second processor must be identical to the first (same model, speed, stepping etc) Did you fit the voltage regulator when you fitted the new processor and heatsink?

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The new processor is supported, and is identical to the previous one. &nbsp;I'm not sure what you mean by voltage regulator... &nbsp;I installed the processor and heatsink with no problems, as far as voltage regulator, what do I look for?
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The new processor is supported, and is identical to the previous one.  I'm not sure what you mean by voltage regulator...  I installed the processor and heatsink with no problems, as far as voltage regulator, what do I look for?

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I've got an IBM xSeries 336 Server that I just pulled out of the rack to install a new processor. &nbsp;the processor and heatsink went in fine with no issues, however now when I plug power back in to the server, the fans on the power supplies start running, and the green light on the front starts to blink, but I can't get it to power up. &nbsp;The power error LED on the system board is flashing amber... I've verified that that power supplies are good, but still can't get this machine to power up... &nbsp;Does anyone have any possible ideas that may help me troubleshoot this issue???<br />
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thanks<br />
Randy
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I've got an IBM xSeries 336 Server that I just pulled out of the rack to install a new processor.  the processor and heatsink went in fine with no issues, however now when I plug power back in to the server, the fans on the power supplies start running, and the green light on the front starts to blink, but I can't get it to power up.  The power error LED on the system board is flashing amber... I've verified that that power supplies are good, but still can't get this machine to power up...  Does anyone have any possible ideas that may help me troubleshoot this issue???

thanks
Randy

IBM xSeries 336 Server Error

Components are those devices that are internal to a computer -- the PC boards, the central processor (CPU), the memory (RAM), disk and video controllers and so on.

Components

Servers are computing devices that are similar to desktop computers in that they have the same basic components, but are significantly different in size, configuration and purpose. Servers are usually accessed over a network, and many run unattended, without a computer monitor, input device, audio hardware or USB interfaces. Many servers do not have a graphical user interface (GUI), and are configured and managed remotely. Servers typically include hardware redundancy such as dual power supplies, RAID disk systems, and ECC memory, along with extensive pre-boot memory testing and verification. Critical components might be hot swappable, and to guard against overheating, servers might have more powerful fans or use water cooling.