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Next steps 1. Replace the following: a. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) NOTE: The TPM must be replaced only while installing a new system board. NOTE: The TPM plug-in module is attached to the system board and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM plug-in module is provided for all system board replacements, where a TPM plug-in module was installed. b. Memory modules c. Processors d. Heat sink modules e. Internal USB key, if installed f. Integrated storage controller card, if installed g. Expansion cards, if installed 2. Replace the iDRAC MAC address label from the system with the new iDRAC MAC address label that came with the replacement system board. 3. Reconnect all cables to the system board. NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured by using the cable securing bracket. 4. Boot the system. 5. Follow the procedure that is listed in the After working inside your system section. 6. Ensure that you: a. Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the Restoring the system using Easy Restore. b. If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see Manually update the Service Tag section. c. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions. d. Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)section. 7. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see iDRAC User's Guide, at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Restoring the system using Easy Restore The easy restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information. About this task Below is a list of options available: • Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y • Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N. • Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10 NOTE: When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data. • To restore the system configuration data, press Y • To use the default configuration settings, press N NOTE: After the restore process is complete, system reboots. Manually update the Service Tag After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service Tag, using System Setup. About this task If you know the system service tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the service tag. Steps 1. Power on the system. 78 PowerEdge T140 installing and removing system components

Section	Page
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 Installation and Service Manual	3
About this document	7
Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system overview	8
Front view of the system	9
Rear view of the system	10
Inside the system	11
Locating the information tag of your system	11
System Information Label	12
PowerEdge T140 initial system setup and configuration	15
Setting up your system	15
iDRAC configuration	15
Options to set up iDRAC IP address	15
Log in to iDRAC	15
Options to install the operating system	16
Methods to download firmware and drivers	16
Downloading drivers and firmware	17
PowerEdge T140 Pre-operating system management applications	18
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications	18
System Setup	18
Viewing System Setup	18
System Setup details	19
System BIOS	19
Viewing System BIOS	19
System BIOS Settings details	19
System Information	20
Viewing System Information	20
System Information details	20
Memory Settings	21
Viewing Memory Settings	21
Memory Settings details	21
Processor Settings	22
Viewing Processor Settings	22
Processor Settings details	22
SATA Settings	23
Viewing SATA Settings	23
SATA Settings details	23
Boot Settings	24
Viewing Boot Settings	24
Boot Settings details	24
Network Settings	25
Viewing Network Settings	25
Network Settings screen details	25
Integrated Devices	26
Viewing Integrated Devices	26
Integrated Devices details	26
Serial Communication	27
Viewing Serial Communication	27
Serial Communication details	28
System Profile Settings	28
Viewing System Profile Settings	28
System Profile Settings details	29
System Security	30
Viewing System Security	30
System Security Settings details	30
Creating a system and setup password	32
Using your system password to secure the system	32
Deleting or changing system and setup password	33
Operating with setup password enabled	33
Redundant OS Control	33
Viewing Redundant OS Control	33
Redundant OS Control screen details	34
Miscellaneous Settings	34
Viewing Miscellaneous Settings	34
Miscellaneous Settings details	35
iDRAC Settings utility	35
Device Settings	35
Dell Lifecycle Controller	35
Embedded system management	35
Boot Manager	36
Viewing Boot Manager	36
Boot Manager main menu	36
One-shot UEFI boot menu	36
System Utilities	36
PXE boot	36
PowerEdge T140 installing and removing system components	38
Safety instructions	38
Before working inside your system	38
After working inside your system	38
Recommended tools	39
System cover	39
Removing the system cover	39
Installing the system cover	40
Front bezel	40
Removing the front bezel	40
Installing the front bezel	41
Drives	42
Removing a 3.5-inch drive carrier from the drive bay	42
Installing a 3.5-inch drive carrier into the drive bay	43
Removing a drive from the drive carrier	44
Installing a drive into the drive carrier	45
Optional optical drive	46
Removing the optical drive fillers	46
Installing the optical drive fillers	47
Removing the optical drive	48
Installing the optical drive	49
System memory	50
System memory guidelines	50
General memory module installation guidelines	51
Removing a memory module	52
Installing a memory module	53
Cooling fan	54
Removing the cooling fan	54
Installing a cooling fan	55
Optional internal USB memory key	56
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key	56
Expansion cards	56
Expansion card installation guidelines	57
Removing a PCIe expansion card	57
Installing a PCIe expansion card	59
Storage controller card	60
Removing the integrated storage controller card	60
Installing an integrated storage controller card	61
Cable routing	62
M.2 SSD module	63
Removing the M.2 SSD module	63
Installing the M.2 SSD module	64
Processor and heat sink	65
Removing the heat sink module	65
Removing the processor	66
Installing the processor	67
Installing the heat sink module	68
Power supply unit	69
Removing the power supply unit	69
Installing the power supply unit	70
System battery	72
Replacing the system battery	72
Intrusion switch	73
Removing the intrusion switch	73
Installing the intrusion switch	74
System board	75
Removing the system board	75
Installing the system board	77
Restoring the system using Easy Restore	78
Manually update the Service Tag	78
Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup	79
Trusted Platform Module	79
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module	79
Removing the TPM	79
Installing the TPM	80
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users	80
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users	80
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for TXT users	81
Control panel	81
Removing the control panel cage	81
Removing the control panel	82
Installing the control panel	82
Installing the control panel cage	83
Jumpers and connectors	85
System board jumpers and connectors	85
System board jumper settings	86
Disabling forgotten password	86
Technical specifications	88
Chassis dimensions	88
System weight	89
Processor specifications	89
Supported operating systems	89
PSU specifications	89
Cooling fan specifications	90
System battery specifications	90
Expansion card specifications	90
Memory specifications	90
Storage controller specifications	91
Drive specifications	91
Drives	91
Optical drives	91
Ports and connectors specifications	91
USB ports specifications	91
NIC ports specifications	92
Serial connector specifications	92
VGA ports specification	92
Video specifications	92
Environmental specifications	92
Standard operating temperature	93
Expanded operating temperature	93
Expanded operating temperature restrictions	94
Thermal restriction matrix	94
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications	94
System diagnostics and indicator codes	96
System health and system ID indicator codes	96
NIC indicator codes	96
Non-redundant cabled power supply unit indicator codes	97
PowerEdge T140 system diagnostics	97
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics	98
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager	98
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller	98
System diagnostic controls	98
Getting help	99
Recycling or End-of-Life service information	99
Contacting Dell	99
Accessing system information by using QRL	99
Quick Resource Locator for Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 system	100
Receiving automated support with SupportAssist	100

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Next steps

Replace the following:

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

NOTE:

The TPM must be replaced only while installing a new system board.

NOTE:

The TPM plug-in module is attached to the system board and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM

plug-in module is provided for all system board replacements, where a TPM plug-in module was installed.

Memory modules

Processors

Heat sink modules

Internal USB key, if installed

Integrated storage controller card

, if installed

Expansion cards

, if installed

Replace the iDRAC MAC address label from the system with the new iDRAC MAC address label that came with the replacement

system board.

Reconnect all cables to the system board.

NOTE:

Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured by using the cable

securing bracket.

Boot the system.

Follow the procedure that is listed in the

After working inside your system section

Ensure that you:

Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the

Restoring the system using Easy Restore

If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see

Manually

update the Service Tag

section.

Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.

Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the

Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module

(TPM)

section.

Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.

For more information, see iDRAC User's Guide, at

www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals

Restoring the system using Easy Restore

The easy restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data after

replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the

service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.

About this task

Below is a list of options available:

•

Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press

•

Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press

•

Restore data from a previously created

Hardware Server Profile

, press

F10

NOTE:

When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data.

•

To restore the system configuration data, press

•

To use the default configuration settings, press

NOTE:

After the restore process is complete, system reboots.

Manually update the Service Tag

After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service Tag, using

System Setup

About this task

If you know the system service tag, use the

System Setup

menu to enter the service tag.

Steps

Power on the system.

PowerEdge T140 installing and removing system components