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Install the firmware and RoT security module

Follow instructions in this section to install the ThinkSystem V3 Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module (firmware and RoT security module).

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.

(Lenovo trained technician only) After replacing the Firmware and RoT security module, update the UEFI firmware to the specific version supported by the server. For detailed information on how to update the firmware, see Tip for replacing a Firmware and RoT Security Module (Lenovo service technicians only).

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.

  • If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, or remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.

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 component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  2. Install the firmware and RoT security module to the server and tighten the two screws to secure the Firmware and RoT security module to the system board.
    Figure 1. Firmware and RoT security module installation
    Firmware and RoT security module installation
  3. Connect cables to the system board. See System-board connectors

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the PCIe adapter. See Install the PCIe adapter.

  2. Reconnect all the cables that were removed. See Internal cable routing.

  3. Reinstall the server cover. See Install the server cover.

  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

  5. Update the UEFI, XCC and LXPM firmware to the specific version supported by the server. See Tip for replacing a Firmware and RoT Security Module (Lenovo service technicians only).

  6. Perform OneCLI commands to restore the UEFI settings. See OneCLI commands that restore configuration settings.

  7. Perform both OneCLI commands and XCC actions to restore the XCC settings. See OneCLI commands that restore configuration settings and Using XCC to restore the BMC configuration.

  8. Optionally, do the following if needed:

Demo video

Watch the procedure on Youtube