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Install the system board

Follow instructions in this section to install the system board.

About this task

Required tools

Make sure you have the required tools listed below in hand to properly replace the component.
Important

Removing and installing this component requires trained technicians. Do not attempt to remove or install it without proper training.

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Check the thermal pads on node covers. If a thermal pad is in any of the following conditions, replace the thermal pad with a new one. Make sure to follow Thermal pad installation guidelines.
      • The thermal pad is damaged or detached from the surface.
      • The new part to be installed is of different brand or form factor from the replaced one; the new part might cause thermal pads to be deformed or damaged.
      Figure 1. Top cover thermal pads

      Figure 2. Bottom cover thermal pads

  2. Peel away the XClarity Controller network access label on the processer heat sink of the system board and attach it to the pull-out information tab on the top cover.
    Figure 3. Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label on the pull-out information tab

  3. Place the system board on the static-protective clean surface with the top side facing up, and then install the following components to the system board:
    1. If necessary, install M.2 drives to slot 2 and slot 3. See Install the M.2 drive to slot 2 & slot 3.
    2. Install a memory module to DIMM slot 1. See Install a memory module.
    3. If an insulating pull tab is under the CMOS battery on the system board, remove it.
      Figure 4. Removing the insulating pull tab


  4. Hold the system board by its edge, and carefully turn the system board over to let the bottom side of the system board facing up; then lower the system board onto the top cover.
    Note
    Make sure not to let the system board touch the rubber on the edge of the top cover when installing the system board.
    Figure 5. Installing the system board

  5. Install the following components to the bottom side of the system board:
    1. If necessary, install a memory module to DIMM slot 2. See Install a memory module.
    2. If necessary, install an M.2 drive to slot 1. See Install the M.2 drive to slot 1.
  6. Install the bottom cover.
    1. Align the bottom cover with the guiding slots on both sides of the node; then, lower the bottom cover onto the node.
    2. Insert the front and rear I/O brackets into the node until they are seated in place.
      Figure 6. Installing the bottom cover

  7. Tighten screws to the bottom cover.
    1. Tighten two Phillips #1 screws with pre-applied white threadlocking adhesive to the short sides of the bottom cover.
    2. Tighten six Phillips #2 screws to the long sides of the bottom cover as illustrated; then reverse the node to let the top side facing up.
      Figure 7. Installing the screws

  8. Tighten screws to secure the cover.
    1. Tighten four Phillips #2 screws to the long sides of the top cover.
      Note
      The screw holes might be covered by fan cables. Carefully pull the fan cable out a little bit to install the screw, and put the cable back after installing the screw.
    2. Slide the pull-out information tabs outward from the node.
    3. Tighten the four Phillips #1 screws with pre-applied white threadlocking adhesive to the short sides of the top cover; then let the bottom side of the node facing up.
      Note
      Make sure to slide the pull-out information tabs back once the screw underneath is fully installed.
      Figure 8. Installing the screws

After you finish

  1. Install the expansion kit or the expansion filler. See Install the expansion kit or Install the expansion filler.

  2. Install the fan shroud. See Install the fan shroud.

  3. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your server.

  4. If necessary, reinstall the node to the enclosure or mount. See Configuration guide.

  5. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.

  6. Power on the server and any peripheral devices. See Power on the server.

  7. Reset the system date and time.

  8. Update the machine type and serial number with new vital product data (VPD). Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to update the machine type and serial number. See Update the Vital Product Data (VPD).
    Note

  9. Update the UEFI, XCC and LXPM firmware to the specific version supported by the server. See Update the firmware.

  10. If applicable, install Lenovo Features on Demand activation key. See the License Management section in the XCC documentation compatible with the server at Lenovo XClarity Controller portal page.

  11. Update the public key. See the Update Device Key section of ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Web Application User Guide for more details.

    Note

  12. If hiding TPM is needed, see Hide/observe TPM.

  13. Set the TPM policy. See Set the TPM policy.

  14. Optionally, enable UEFI Secure Boot. See Enable UEFI Secure Boot.

  15. Reconfigure the following ThinkEdge security features if necessary.

    1. Change System Lockdown Mode Control status to ThinkShield Portal. See Activate or unlock the system.

    2. Enable SED encryption. See Manage the Self Encryption Drive Authentication Key (SED AK).

    3. Recover SED AK. See Manage the Self Encryption Drive Authentication Key (SED AK).

    4. Enable security features. See System Lockdown Mode.

    5. Change the emergency XCC password reset settings. See Emergency XCC Password Reset.