Install the system board

Use this information to install the system board.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before installing the system board:

1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new system board to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new system board out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

2. Remove the cable holder as shown.

   Figure 1. Cable holder removal
   

   

   
   

To install the system board, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Figure 2. System board installation

1. Grasp the system board by the release pin 1 and the lift handle 2 at the same time, and tilt the system board at an angle of approximately 20 degrees.
2. Align the hole 3 on the system board with the corresponding mounting stud 4 on the chassis first, and then align the hole 5 by the same way.
   Note

   Before you align two holes, prevent the system board from touching the mounting studs on the chassis.
3. Lower the system board into the chassis and slide it to the rear of the chassis until it clicks into position.
4. Install the eight screws in the following sequence.
   Figure 3. System board screw installation sequence