• “Install the firmware and RoT security module” on page 195
• “Remove the system I/O board or processor board” on page 199
• “Install the system I/O board or processor board” on page 203
Remove the firmware and RoT security module
Follow instructions in this section to remove 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 no
attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification.
Attention:
• Read
“Installation Guidelines” on page 45 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 46 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” on page 60.
• 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.
• After replacing the firmware and RoT security module, update the firmware to the specific version
supported by the server. Make sure that you have the required firmware or a copy of the pre-existing
firmware before you proceed.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a
component.
• Go to
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sr635v3/7d9h//downloads/driver-
list/
to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
• Go to
“Update the firmware” on page 283 for more information on firmware updating tools.
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
DrpxDWLMfgtXO4O6BVYTim
.
Procedure
Step 1. Make preparation for the task.
a. Perform OneCLI commands to back up the UEFI settings. See
OneCLI commands that save
configuration settings
.
b. Perform both OneCLI commands and XCC actions to back up the XCC settings. See
OneCLI
commands that save configuration settings
and Using XCC to back up the BMC configuration.
c. 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.
d. Remove the top cover. See
“Remove the top cover” on page 212.
e. If your server comes with riser assemblies or a rear drive cage, remove it first.
•
“Remove a riser card” on page 178
• “Remove the 7mm rear drive assembly” on page 174
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