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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

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Attention

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

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive 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.

Procedure

  1. Install the system board.
    1. Tilt the system board, and align the connectors with the corresponding opening on the front of the chassis. Then, gently lower the system board into the chassis, and insert the connectors into the slot on the front of the chassis.
    2. Slide the system board toward the rear of the chassis until the system board is secured in place.
    Figure 1. Installing the system board into the chassis
    Installing the system board into the chassis
  2. Secure the system board to the chassis with nine screws in the sequence shown in the illustration below.
    Figure 2. System-board screws installation sequence
    System-board screws installation sequence
After you finish
Note
Make sure the CMOS battery is installed on the system board. See Install the CMOS battery (CR2032).
  1. Install the front I/O bracket.

    1. There is a small tab on the right side of the front I/O bracket. Place the tab behind the front I/O bracket slot on the chassis.

    2. Align the guide hole and screw hole on the front I/O bracket with the guide pin and screw slot on the chassis; then, install the front I/O bracket to the chassis.
      Note
      Make sure the small tab on the right side of the front I/O bracket is placed behind the chassis.
      Figure 3. Installing the front I/O bracket to the chassis
      Installing the front I/O bracket to the chassis
    3. Fasten the screw to secure the front I/O bracket to the chassis.
      Figure 4. Securing the front I/O bracket to the chassis
      Securing the front I/O bracket to the chassis

  2. Install the processor. See Install the processor (trained technician only).

  3. Install the heat sink and fan module. See Install the heat sink and fan module (trained technician only).

  4. Install the memory module. See Install a memory module.

  5. If applicable, install the PCIe adapter. See Install a PCIe adapter.

  6. If applicable, install the M.2 drive. See Install an M.2 drive.

  7. If applicable, install the rear fan. See Install the fan (front and rear).

  8. Install the cage bar. See step 3 in Install the server cover.

  9. If applicable, install the ODD+bay 2 drive cage assembly (see Install the optical drive cage) or install the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly (see Install the drive cage (bay 3)).

  10. Install the front bezel. See Install the front bezel.

  11. Reconnect all the cables that were disconnected.

  12. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

  13. Update the vital product data (VPD). See ST45 V3 Tip TT2403. Machine type number and serial number can be found on the ID label. See Identify the server.
  14. Optionally, enable UEFI Secure Boot. See Enable UEFI Secure Boot.

  15. After replacing the system board, make sure to reconfigure the server and reset system date and time.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube