Replacing the system board

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 and T-30 Torx screwdrivers available.

Procedure
  1. Install the system board.

    Installing the system board
  2. Install the processor heatsink assembly:
    1. Locate and align the Pin 1 indicator on the processor frame and the socket.
    2. Align the processor heatsink assembly with the heatsink alignment posts and gently lower it down until it sits evenly on the socket.
      The heatsink alignment posts are keyed. The processor will only install one way.

      A standard heatsink is shown, your heatsink might look different.


      Installing the processor heatsink assembly
      CAUTION: Be sure to tighten each heatsink nut fully in the order indicated. Otherwise, boot failure or intermittent shutdowns might occur.
    3. Using a T-30 Torx screwdriver, tighten the nuts until they stop.

      Tightening the heatsink nuts
  3. Install all components removed from the failed system board.

    Be sure to install the DIMMs in the same DIMM slots as the failed system board.

  4. Do the following:
    1. Install the primary PCIe riser cage.
    2. Install the primary PCIe riser blank.
  5. Install the secondary PCIe riser cage
  6. Install the bayonet board
  7. Install the server from the chassis
  8. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  9. Power up the server.
  10. Access System Utilities and:
  11. Ensure all firmware, including option cards and embedded devices, is updated to the same versions to ensure that the latest drivers are being used.