Lenovo ThinkSystem ST45 V3 - Install the System Board

1. Take a socket cover from the processor socket assembly on the new system board, and orient it
correctly above the processor socket assembly on the removed system board.
2. Gently press down the socket cover legs to the processor socket assembly. You might hear a click
when the socket cover is securely attached.
Note: Press on the edges to avoid damage to the socket pins.
3. Make sure that the socket cover is securely attached to the processor socket assembly.
• If you plan to recycle the component, see
“Disassemble the system board for recycle” on page 183.
Install the system board
Follow instructions in this section to install the system board. The procedure must be executed by a trained
technician.
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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” on page 29 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 30 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.
• Go to
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/st45v3/downloads/driver-list/ to
see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
• Go to
“Update the firmware” on page 161 for more information on firmware updating tools.
Procedure
Step 1. Install the system board.
a.
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.
b.
Slide the system board toward the rear of the chassis until the system board is secured in
place.
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