Next steps
Replace the system board.
Installing system board
Prerequisites
NOTE: Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC
MAC address label of the replacement system board.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If you are replacing the system board, remove all the components that are listed in the removing the system board section.
NOTE: The procedure to install the system board is the same for Rear Accessed and Front Accessed configurations.
Steps
1. Unpack the new system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the
chassis.
NOTE: Do not remove the processor socket cover until the system board is assembled in the system and ready for
installation of the processor and heat sink module.
2. Holding the system board at its edges, lower the system board it into the system.
3. Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the rear of the chassis until the connectors are firmly seated in
the slots.
Figure 92. Installing the system board
4. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws sequentially and secure the system board to the chassis.
Installing and removing system components
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