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Updating SMBIOS Information, To update SMBIOS information in Computer Setup - system recovery

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16. Remove the eight silver Torx screws (circled in image) that secure the system board to the computer. Figure 6-63 System board screw locations 17. Lift the system board straight up and out of the computer. NOTE: The thermal material on the bottom of the system board may cause it to stick to the computer. NOTE: Before returning the defective system board, remove the CPU cover from the replacement system board and install it on the defective system board. To install the system board, reverse the removal procedures. Updating SMBIOS Information When replacing the system board, you must reprogram the SMBIOS information on the affected computer. Failure to reprogram the board will result in eventual failure, such as an activation failure (need to reactivate the system) or a system recovery failure. To update SMBIOS information in Computer Setup: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. Press Esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. NOTE: If you do not press Esc at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press Esc when the monitor light turns green to access the utility. System Board 71

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16.
Remove the eight silver Torx screws (circled in image) that secure the system board to the
computer.
Figure 6-63
System board screw locations
17.
Lift the system board straight up and out of the computer.
NOTE:
The thermal material on the bottom of the system board may cause it to stick to the
computer.
NOTE:
Before returning the defective system board, remove the CPU cover from the replacement
system board and install it on the defective system board.
To install the system board, reverse the removal procedures.
Updating SMBIOS Information
When replacing the system board, you must reprogram the SMBIOS information on the affected
computer. Failure to reprogram the board will result in eventual failure, such as an activation failure
(need to reactivate the system) or a system recovery failure.
To update SMBIOS information in Computer Setup:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer.
2.
Press
Esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom
of the screen.
NOTE:
If you do not press
Esc
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and
again press
Esc
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
System Board
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