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Install the system board

Follow instructions in this section to install the system board. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

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 component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  • Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Procedure

  1. Align the system board with the standoffs on the compute tray; then, lower the system board into the tray.
  2. Fasten the twelve screws to secure the system board.
    Figure 1. System board installation
    System board installation

After you finish

  1. Reinstall each memory module to the same slot on the new system board as on the defective system board until all the memory modules are installed. See Install a memory module.
  2. Reinstall all the processors and the heat sinks. See Install a processor and heat sink.
  3. Reinstall the compute tray. See Install the compute tray.
  4. Reinstall all the cable guides. See Install a cable guide.
  5. Reinstall the system shuttle. See Install the system shuttle.
  6. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
  7. Power on the server and any peripheral devices. See Power on the server.
  8. 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 server and access the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
  9. If hiding TPM or updating TPM firmware is needed, see Hide/observe TPM or Update the TPM firmware.
  10. Optionally, enable UEFI Secure Boot. See Enable UEFI Secure Boot.