Remove the Motherboard
Caution - This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD which
can cause server components to fail.
When replacing the motherboard, remove the SPM and SCC PROM from the old motherboard
and install these components on the new motherboard. The SPM contains the Oracle ILOM
system configuration data, and the SCC PROM contains the system host ID and MAC address.
Transferring these components preserves the system-specific information stored on these
modules. Whenever you replace the motherboard or the SPM, you must update the firmware so
the portions of firmware in the SPM and on the motherboard are consistent.
1.
Prepare for servicing.
See “Preparing for Service” on page 45.
2.
Remove all PCIe cards.
See “Remove a PCIe Card or Filler” on page 123.
3.
If installed, remove any NVMe cables that are connected to the drive backplane.
4.
Remove the SCC PROM from the motherboard.
You will reinstall it on the new motherboard.
5.
Remove the SPM.
You will reinstall the SPM on the new motherboard. See “Remove the SPM” on page 130.
6.
Remove the eUSB drive.
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