HP Z820 requires white list for Xeon 1680 v2

[StormChaser]

This is an unlocked CPU which is why I want to use it with z820

[DeathBringer]

Post a screenshot with Mainboard tab of CPU-Z.
Explain exactly what happens when you try to boot with your Xeon E5-1680 v2.

[StormChaser]

The machine boots as soon it is plugged in
but does NOT POST.

The green power button on the z820 illuminates.
All the fans turn on full speed

The system begins the normal POST routine, but the screen never goes green.
in other words, the screen never turns on and the fans never slow down to normal.

[DeathBringer]

So it's not CPU whitelist issue.

[smilem]

Hello, got my Z820 workstation today. The serial number is

SP P/N 619562-001
CT PBLP0CM42L3K9
AS P/N 618266-001 2012
PCB Rev: 1.00

Bios is latest version J63 V03.96 12/28/2011

I have a EZP2019 High Speed USB SPI Programmer and have done few laptop bios upgrades / recoveries. Any help in upgrading the BIOS?

I read the guide at https://github.com/SuperThunder/HP_Z420_Z620_Z820_BootBlock_Upgrade

1. So far it's unclear how to connect sop16 clip to the EZP2019. Is there adapter available with the clip? I don't have 16pin clip just 8pin that came with the programmer.

2. The guide is unfinished a bout the Upgrading ME firmware v7 -> v8 in OS Seems like this part of the guide is for Z620?

Waiting for reply.

[smilem]

It seems I found SOP16 DIP8 test clip here
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32681208...32142%21im

Meanwhile hope you guys can help me with information about the bios flashing.