Possible VRM 0 failure

http://www.dell.com/support/Manuals/us/en/19/Product/precision-470

Click on -
Dell Precision Workstation 470 and 670 Computer User's Guide

In the list on the right side, click on - Tools to Help Solve Problems

In the list on the left side, click on - Diagnostic Lights

Yellow (A) Green (B) Yellow (C)

"A possible VRM 1 failure has occurred"

VRM stands for Voltage Regulator Module.

It regulates Voltage for the Processor.

The Processor MUST have a steady, 'clean', supply of Voltage; and it MUST be kept within the tight voltage range, for the Processor.

Too little, or too much; and the Processor turns off. (BIOS turns it off)

Your motherboard supports two Processors.

1) Processor (CPU_0) Zero which is in the middle of the motherboard, next to the PCI Express x16 slot;

2) and Processor (CPU_1) One, which is next to it.

The VRM 1 has failed. Needs to be replaced.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DELL-H2703-PRECISION-470-670-VRM-VOLTAGE-REGULATOR-MODULE-TH-0H2703-WS470-WS670-/380369885440

VRM's used are interchangeable.

IMHO you can remove Processor 1 (CPU_1), and it's VRM, and still use the computer; albiet slower though.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette

Dell Support > Precision 470 Workstation Desktop PC > Users Guide,

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws470/en/ug_en/index.htm

Tools to Help Solve Problems > Diagnostic Lights,

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws470/en/ug_en/advtrbl.htm#wp1057482

"A possible VRM 0 has occurred"

VRM = Voltage Regulator Module

Here is what the motherboard looks like,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DELL-PRECISION-Workstation-470-XC838-Motherboard-with-2GB-/140795014004?pt=Motherboards&hash=item20c8096b74

[Note* Posted for photo reference only. Not for advertising.
Besides, I do not see any VRM's plugged in. Means you get the motherboard only, and no VRM's. You need a VRM ]

What the Voltage Regulator Module looks like,

http://www.thebestpartinc.com/kg229.html

(Again, not for advertising. Click on the photo of the VRM to enlarge)

Notice that your motherboard has two VRM's. This is because there are two Processors.
Apparently the VRM for one of your Xeon processors is bad. (Z-on)

Since it states VRM -> 0, it is for the Processor 0, or in the number 1 processor socket.

What does a Voltage Regulator Module do for a Processor?
Regulates voltage.

A Processor MUST have a steady, 'clean' supply of voltage, AND it must be within the voltage range for the processor.

Since the motherboard uses an Intel E7525 motherboard chipset, it can support Intel Xeon processors, with up to an 800MegaHertz Front Side Bus. (800MHz FSB)

Looking at a typical Intel Xeon single-core processor, with an 800MHz FSB, let me show you it's voltage requirements,

1.287 to 1.400 (DC)

May be just a bad VRM.

However, I would also like you to look at the Electrolytic Capacitors on the motherboard. From what I have seen, those motherboards are notorious about having capacitors go bad.

Visual identification of bad Electrolytic Capacitors,

http://www.capacitorlab.com/visible-failures/index.htm

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

How many beeps? Any pattern? (e.g., short, short, long, long, low, high) ?

Contact Dell, and purchase a replacement motherboard.

Did you change BIOS settings or does your BIOS supports dual processors?

You probably removed the "primary" CPU,
and the computer cannot operate only with the "secondary" CPU installed.

Move the CPU from the "secondary" slot to the "primary" slot.

I would suggest going to the dell website and ensuring that all drivers are updates to their most current version. Also, flash the BIOS to the most current version if it is not showing the same version offered on the site.

Good Luck,

Jesse

That's a confusing description of the events charles.

Have you identified the cause of the original problem - the dead caps? Is Over Voltage a possibility - have you verified the stability of the PSU?

Apologies if I've misunderstood.


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