Install the system board
Use this information to install the system board.
About this task
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
Turn off the corresponding DWC tray that you are going to perform the task on.
Disconnect all external cables from the enclosure.
Use extra force to disconnect QSFP cables if they are connected to the solution.
To avoid damaging the water loop, always use the water loop carrier when removing, installing or folding the water loop.
Ensure you have SD650 V3 Neptune DWC Waterloop Service Kit
in hand to install components.
Screwdriver Type | Screw Type |
---|---|
Torx T10 head screwdriver | Torx T10 screw |
Torx T30 head screwdriver | Torx T30 screw |
Phillips #1 head screwdriver | Phillips #1 screw |
Phillips #2 head screwdriver | Phillips #2 screw |
Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SD650 V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.
To identify the gap pad/putty pad location and orientation, see Gap pad/Putty pad identification and location.
Before replacing the gap pad/putty pad, gently clean the interface plate or the hardware surface with an alcohol cleaning pad.
Hold the gap pad/putty pad carefully to avoid deformation. Make sure no screw hole or opening is blocked by the gap pad/putty pad material.
The putty pad is unfit for use if the expiry date on its packaging has passed. Acquire a new putty pad for proper putty pad replacement procedure.
- A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.
Procedure
Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.
Install the power distribution board. See Install the power distribution board.
Install the water loop. See Install the water loop.
Install the memory modules. See Install a memory module.
Install the DIMM comb. See Install a DIMM comb.
Install the M.2 backplane assembly. See Install the M.2 backplane assembly.
Install the drive cage. See Install a drive cage assembly.
Install the PCIe riser assembly. See Install a PCIe riser assembly (ConnectX-6) , PCIe riser assembly replacement (ConnectX-7 NDR 200), or Install a PCIe riser assembly (ConnectX-7 NDR 400).
Install the cross braces. See Install the cross braces.
Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.
Install the tray into the enclosure. See Install a DWC tray in the enclosure.
- Connect all required external cables to the solution.NoteUse extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.
Check the power LED on each node to make sure it changes from fast blink to slow blink to indicate all nodes are ready to be powered on.
Update the vital product data (VPD). See Update the Vital Product Data (VPD).
Machine type number and serial number can be found on the ID label, see Identify the solution and access the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
Enable TPM/TCM. See Enable TPM.
If hiding TPM or updating TPM firmware is needed, see Hide TPM or Update the TPM firmware.
Optionally, enable UEFI Secure Boot. See Enable UEFI Secure Boot.