BIOS boot failure

[clever trevor]

I have a Sunfire x2100 server that I just put into a midsize desktop case, with 90 and 120mm fans, and a Hyper 212+ HSF. Additionally, I left out the four fans (30mm?) that were previously in it. Now it will not make it through BIOS. The computer starts up, gives 1 beep (I think this means everything is OK), and then gets up to the point to where I can read the text "Press F2 to Enter Setup, Press F8..." then shuts down. The last thing on the onboard LED screen is FF, which is a boot attempt. Any ideas on what could be wrong?

http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/sf.x2100/819-3721-13/AppB.html

 

[denis280]

YOU say it gets to bios.but can you enter bios. if yes. then it's the HDD that wont boot. make sure all wires are connected properly.

 

[clever trevor]

I solved the problem. The server wasn't detecting fans. I took out a fan cable that was 4pin to 8pin for the front end piece of the motherboard. Then went into BIOS and disabled 'Shut down on fan failure'. Thanks for the help!

 

[denis280]

your welcome