ALM-0x00000073 CPU Not Detected (CPU, Major Alarm)
Description
Alarm message:
Failed to start the system. CPU arg1 was not detected (SN: arg2, BN: arg3).
From iBMC V316, the CPU and disk alarms will also include the SN and BOM code and the mainboard and memory alarms will also include the BOM code.
This alarm is generated when the system failed to start and the specified CPU was not detected.
Alarm object: CPU
Possible Causes
- The CPU is not installed.
- The CPU is in poor contact with its socket.
- The mainboard is faulty.
Procedure
- Check whether the CPU is installed properly.
- Check whether the CPU socket is intact.
- Power off the server, and install the CPU. Then, power on the server and check whether the alarm is cleared.
- Power off the server, and switch the CPU with a functioning CPU in the same chassis. Then, power on the server and check whether the alarm is cleared.
- Check whether the system can start normally.
If yes, no further action is required.
If no, go to 6
- Replace the mainboard. Then, check whether the alarm is cleared.
If yes, no further action is required.
If no, go to 7.
- Contact technical support engineer.