Install the SXM5 PCIe switch board
Follow instructions in this section to install the SXM5 PCIe switch board. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.
About this task
Attention
- Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
- Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it 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.
Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR675 V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.
Procedure
Hold the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle and the SXM5 PCIe switch board tab, and align the SXM5 PCIe switch board with the five guide pins on the front drive tray; then, lower it into the front drive tray.
Push the SXM5 PCIe switch board toward the interposer card to connect it to the interposer card.NoteMake sure the two retention clips on theSXM5 PCIe switch board handle are facing up before connecting the SXM5 PCIe switch board to the interposer card. 
Press down the rubber pad on the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle so that the rubber pad is located underneath the front drive tray handle.
Insert the two retention clips on the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle into the slots on the interposer card.
Rotate the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle down to lock the SXM5 PCIe switch board in place.
Fasten the thumbscrew to secure the SXM5 PCIe switch board to the front drive tray.Figure 1. SXM5 PCIe switch board installation
1 SXM5 PCIe switch board handle 2 SXM5 PCIe switch board tab 
After you finish
- Reconnect the cables to SXM5 PCIe switch board. See SXM5 PCIe switch board cable routing for more information.
- Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.
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