IBM 865951Y Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 153

System board removal/replacement

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System board removal/replacement Before you begin Read "Safety information" on page 176. If possible, before replacing the system board, record the server configuration. Turn off the server, if it is on. Attention If possible, save the existing system configuration or obtain a previously saved copy. After replacing system board, flash the system with the latest level BIOS. During the flash procedure you will be asked if the machine type and serial number information needs to be updated. Answer yes; then, manually enter the machine type and serial number information. Use the Backspace key if necessary to enter the information. Some system functions rely on the accuracy the VDP information. To remove the system board, do the following: To replace the system, reverse the removal procedure. 1. Remove the side cover, card support bracket and retainer clip, see "Option installation" on page 125. 2. Remove the rear fan assembly, see "Rear fan assembly removal" on page 134. Netfinity 5000 - Type 8659 145

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System board removal/replacement
Before you begin
±
Read “Safety information” on page
176.
±
If possible, before replacing the system board,
record the server configuration.
±
Turn off the server, if it is on.
Attention
±
If possible, save the existing system configuration
or obtain a previously saved copy.
±
After replacing system board, flash the system
with the latest level BIOS.
±
During the flash procedure you will be asked if
the machine type and serial number information
needs to be updated. Answer yes; then, manually
enter the machine type and serial number
information.
Use the Backspace key if necessary
to enter the information.
Some system functions
rely on the accuracy the VDP information.
To remove the system board, do the following:
To replace the system, reverse the removal procedure.
1.
Remove the side cover, card support bracket and
retainer clip, see “Option installation” on page
125.
2.
Remove the rear fan assembly, see “Rear fan
assembly removal” on page
134.
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