Server proliant DL380 won't boot, nothing dislpay on the screen. any help?

Are there lights on the front of it? If so, try to re-seat the memory as the first step; servers overheat and are subject to "chip creep". If you don't have any lights, it could be the power supply or system board.

Hello, I think you might find more information on starting up the DL380 G2 at the link shown below:
http://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c00972124

Also, the replacement instructions, in case it needs to be replaced, (and relevant troubleshooting info) for the 5i controller are found in the link here :http://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?sp4ts.oid=316587&docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-c00688182

Please first make sure that you are using the proper startup boot disk for the server before entering the CD ROM option from the boot menu. Also, check the front panel of the SCSI drives for any errors or blinking LEDS that correspond to an error code. You can run a diagnostics CD/DVD that arrived with the manufacturer's pack to detect any raid issues on startup.

If you are still facing difficulties with booting up the server, you can find a video for replacement of the appropriate scsi drive here if you are still facing any issues of your scsi drive. Try a different hard disk or check the relevant diagnostics to verify whether is the controller or the drive that complicates the booting of the server

For more details check the scsi manual in the link below (section "FBWC LEDs" , pages 15-17).
http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c04441382

Enter RBSU create Raid & Select Direct Attached Storage option in boot controller,

Internal Optical drive is having problem, use external dvd writer

Clear NVRAM.

Hello,

Different system use different F keys to get to safe mode, If F8 is not it, try F10.

Good Luck
C2Solutions

Hello,

Make sure you have turned on the USB Boot in the BIOS of the os. Once this is done, select the order you would like for the server to locate boot files. (Hard Drive, USB, CD/DVD, etc.) Once complete, insert the USB and reboot the server.

Good Luck
C2S

Hi,
Is your server under carePAQ/ support by HP.
Please go to the System Settings/BIOS of the server by pressing F9 while booting. Check for error messages.

Please check for the processor support matrix also. You may want to try upgrading the motherborad firmware berfore loading this proc.

Cheers,

To enter the BIOS of a ProLiant DL380 you have to press "F9"

Try to update the firmwares. Maybe the threeshould of the fans are incorrect. A new firmware can correct this problem.

Let me know if this post helps