Troubleshooting/Support Request Checklist

Support Request Checklist

For Raptor Computing Systems support to accept a request for support, we first require that certain basic diagnostic checks are completed. Please select the general category of problem from the list below to determine the steps you must complete before submitting a support ticket.

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SYMPTOM: System will not power on

Please complete the following procedures. You must include the information gathered from the diagnostic commands below. A separate computer running Linux, along with a DHCP server (which can be run on the Linux system) may be required to complete all of the diagnostic steps.

Step 1: Does the system attempt to turn on when you press the power button? The orange power status LED on the mainboard will turn green if the system is powering on.

Yes

Does the system turn off again after 10-15 seconds?

Yes

Action 1.1: Remove mainboard from case and unplug all adapters, add on cards, and cables except for the PSU and one stick of RAM. Place mainboard on non-conductive, static-free surface and attempt to power on again after BMC startup has completed by carefully bridging pins 1 and 2 (power switch) on the front panel header.

No

Do you see a boot status screen on the VGA or HDMI port?

Yes

Action 1.1.1: Take a photograph of the text on that screen after all activity has stopped for at least 30 seconds. Send the photograph to support@raptorcs.com along with an acknowledgement that you have reached Action 1.1.1 on the troubleshooting guide.

No

Action 1.1.2: Remove the HSF and CPU and carefully inspect the CPU socket. Do you see any bent, damaged, loose, or missing pins?

Yes

Diagnostic Complete, Resolution 1.1.2.1: Customer damage to CPU socket. Recommend purchase of replacement mainboard.

No

Action 1.1.2.2: Reinstall the CPU and HSF. Attempt to power on again by carefully bridging pins 1 and 2 (power switch) on the front panel header.

Do you see a boot status screen on the VGA or HDMI port?

Yes

Is the system functional?

Yes

Diagnostic Complete, Resolution 1.1.2.2.1: Customer originally installed CPU incorrectly. Reinstallation successful.

No

Action 1.1.2.2.2: Take a photograph of the text on that screen after all activity has stopped for at least 30 seconds. Send the photograph to support@raptorcs.com along with an acknowledgement that you have reached Action 1.1.2.2.2 on the troubleshooting guide.

No

Follow the BMC Connection Guide and return here. WIP.

No

Action 1.2: Verify BMC startup has completed

As indicated in the users guide for your mainboard, there is a BMC boot delay during which the front panel LEDs will flash in a specific pattern. Until this pattern stops, you will not be able to start the system. Have the front panel lights stopped flashing in the predetermined boot pattern?

Yes

Are the front panel lights connected to the mainboard?

Yes

Have you attempted to power on after the front panel lights have stopped flashing, with no success?

Yes

Action 1.2.1.1.1: Remove mainboard from case and unplug all adapters, add on cards, and cables except for the PSU and one stick of RAM. Place mainboard on non-conductive, static-free surface and attempt to power on again after BMC startup has completed by carefully bridging pins 1 and 2 (power switch) on the front panel header. Does the system now attempt to start?

Yes

Resolution 1.2.1.1.1.2: Customer provided faulty or miswired addon card or cable bundle, or chassis shorted out critical system component(s).

No

Action 1.2.1.1.1.2.1: Replace the PSU and attempt to power on again after BMC startup has completed. Does the system now attempt to start?

Yes

Resolution 1.2.1.1.1.2.1.1: Customer provided faulty PSU.

No

Follow the BMC Connection Guide and return here. WIP.

No

Resolution 1.2.1.1.2: Attempt power on after the front panel lights have stopped flashing, and restart diagnostic tree from the beginning.

No

Resolution 1.2.1.2: Connect the front panel lights and return to Action 1.2.

No

WIP