I've tried 2 different sets of CPU's and gotten the same error. I returned the first set, but when the second set gave the exact same errors, I thought there might be an issue with the server, not the CPU's.
These are the errors it gives, in this order. Pull from idrac log.
CPU 1 VCORE PG voltage is outside of range.
CPU 2 VCORE PG voltage is outside of range.
CPU 2 VCORE PG voltage is outside of range. (occurs a few seconds after the first 2 errors)
CPU 2 VCORE PG voltage is outside of range.
and finally:
The system board fail-safe voltage is outside of range.
Nothing ever shows on the screen, all firmware is up to date, including the bios (2.5.4).
This server works perfect fine with my current dual E5-2660 v1 cpu's. Dell's documentation says these v2 cpu's are supported, so what gives? Bad motherboard? i'm running the largest dual 1100W power supplies, so it shouldn't be an issue of not enough power. I'm out of warranty, otherwise I'd have dell diagnose. I can buy a new Motherboard for $130, but wanted to try and see if anyone knew with confidence why this doesn't work.
Thanks in advance.
BIOS Version 2.5.4
Firmware Version 2.50.50.50