Figure 126. Installing the system board
After this task is completed
1. Install the power backplane (see
“Install the power backplane” on page 197).
2. Install both PHMs (see
“Install a processor and heat sink” on page 213).
3. Install each memory module to the same slot on the new system board as on the defective system board
(see
“Install a memory module” on page 182) until all the memory modules are installed.
4. Reinstall the drive backplanes (see
“Install a drive backplane carrier assembly” on page 144).
5. Install the power supplies (see
“Install a hot-swap power supply unit” on page 202).
6. Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see “Complete the parts replacement” on page 282).
7. Reconnect all the required cables, and boot the server.
8. Update the machine type and serial number with new vital product data (VPD). Use the Lenovo XClarity
Provisioning Manager to update the machine type and serial number. See
“Update the machine type
and serial number” on page 235
.
9. Enable TPM/TCM. See
“Enable TPM” on page 237
10. Optionally, enable Secure Boot. See “Enable UEFI Secure Boot” on page 240.
Demo video
Watch the procedure on YouTube
Update the machine type and serial number
After the system board is replaced by trained service technicians, the machine type and serial number must
be updated.
There are two methods available to update the machine type and serial number:
• From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
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