RX2540 M2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual 547
System board and components
Note on network settings recovery
I When replacing network controllers or the system board, network
configuration settings in the operating system will be lost and replaced
by default values. This applies to all static IP address and LAN teaming
configurations.
Ensure to note down your current network settings before replacing a
network controller or the system board.
14.7.1.1 Preliminary steps
Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 61
Ê "Note on network settings recovery" on page 261
Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 96
Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 95
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 65
Ê "Disconnecting the power cord" on page 66
Ê Disconnect all external cables.
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 68
Ê Remove the PSUs see, section"Removing a hot-plug PSU" on page 138.
Ê "Removing the fan box" on page 397
Ê Remove all memory modules: see section "Removing memory modules" on
page 358.
I Before removing the memory modules, take a note on the installation
slot number for each memory module. Make sure that you reinstall
the memory modules in the slot they were located before the
replacement.
Ê Remove the heat sink, see section "Removing CPU heat sinks" on
page 387.
I Leave the CPU on the defective board for now.
Ê Expansion cards: see section "Removing expansion cards" on page 258.