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Install the system I/O board or processor board

Follow instructions in this section to install the system I/O board or processor board.

About this task

Important

This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do not attempt to remove or install the part without proper training and qualification.

Attention

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

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

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

Procedure

  1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new part to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, take the new part out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  2. Depending on your need, do one of the following:

    • If you are going to replace the system I/O board and reuse the processor board, install a new system I/O board onto the processor board.

    • If you are going to replace the processor board and reuse the system I/O board, install the existing system I/O board onto a new processor board.

    Figure 1. Installing the system I/O board onto the processor board
    Installing the system I/O board onto the processor board
    1. Align the system I/O board with the connector on the processor board, and use both hands to push the system I/O board and slightly insert it into the connector.
      Note
      To prevent the contacts of the system I/O board from damage, ensure that the system I/O board is aligned correctly with the connector on the processor board, and remains as horizontal as possible during the insertion.
      System board assembly installation
    2. Lower the system I/O board onto the supporting sheet metal. Make sure the plunger engages with the supporting sheet metal.
    3. Install the screws to fix the system I/O board into place.
  3. If you installed a new system I/O board onto the processor board, install the firmware and RoT security module and MicroSD card that was removed from the old system I/O board onto the new system I/O board. See Install the firmware and RoT security module and Install the MicroSD card.
  4. Place the system board assembly in the chassis.
    Figure 2. System board assembly installation
    System board assembly installation
    1. Grasp the plunger and blue handle; then, insert the shorter side of the system board assembly into the chassis.
    2. Lower the longer side of the system board assembly down into the chassis.
    3. Slide the system board assembly towards the rear of the chassis until the plunger clicks into place. Ensure that rear connectors on the system I/O board are inserted into the corresponding holes in the rear panel.

After you finish

  1. Reconnect all the cables to the system board assembly. See Internal cable routing.

  2. Reinstall the MicroSD card. See Install the MicroSD card.

  3. Reinstall the management NIC adapter. See Install the management NIC adapter.

  4. Reinstall the serial port module. See Install the serial port module.

  5. Reinstall the memory modules. See Install a memory module.

  6. Reinstall the PHMs. See Install a processor and heat sink.

  7. Reinstall the power distribution board. See Install the power distribution board.

  8. Reinstall the rear air baffle. See Install the rear air baffle.

  9. Reinstall all the PCIe risers. See Install the PCIe riser.

  10. Reinstall the crossbar. See Install the crossbar.

  11. Reinstall the front air baffle. See Install the front air baffle.

  12. Reinstall the fan cage. See Install the fan cage.

  13. Reinstall all fan modules. See Install a fan module.

  14. Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.

  15. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.

  16. Reinstall the OCP module. See Install the OCP module.

  17. Reinstall all the power supply units. See Install a hot-swap power supply unit.

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

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

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

  21. 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.

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

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube