Prerequisites
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your sled or program before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.
CAUTION: If either the system board or iDRAC card fails, it is required to replace the system board and iDRAC card simultaneously.
NOTE It is required to reactivate the licenses after the system board replacement.
CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error displayed during the first instance of powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which is expected. To fix this, simply go to setup option to configure the system settings.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. Once the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another system board.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system:
Power off the sled.
Remove the sled from the enclosure.
If applicable, install the I/O connector cover.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the I/O connectors on the sled, ensure that you cover the connectors when you remove the sled from the enclosure.
Remove the sled cover.
Remove the following:
a. Air shroud from the PEM
b. PEM
c. Air shroud from the system board
d. Heat sink and processor module
e. Processor blanks, if installed.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor socket when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that you cover the processor socket with the processor dust cover.
f. IDSDM module or M.2 BOSS module
g. Internal USB memory key (if applicable)
h. iDRAC card
i. PERC cards
j. Jumbo PERC card
k. Mezzanine card
NOTE: It is required to remove the mezzanine card support brackets for removing the system board from the system.
l. Mini Mezzanine cards
m. Memory modules and memory module blanks
n. Drives
o. Backplane
p. Control panel
q. Drive cage
Removing the system board:
Disconnect all cables from the system board.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove all the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
Holding the edges, lift the system board out of the sled.
Installing the system board:
Unpack the replacement system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
Holding the system board by the edges, place the system board into the sled.
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the system board to the chassis with the screws.
Replace the following:
a. TPM
NOTE: The TPM module needs to be replaced only while installing a new system board.
b. IDSDM module or M.2 BOSS module
c. Internal USB memory key (if applicable)
d. iDRAC card
e. PERC cards
f. Jumbo PERC cards
g. Mezzanine cards
NOTE: Install the mezzanine card support brackets before installing the mezzanine cards.
h. Mini Mezzanine card
i. Processors
j. Heat sink and processor modules
k. Memory modules and memory module blanks
l. Control panel
m. Drive cage
n. Backplane
o. Drives
p. Air shroud into the system board
q. PEM
Reconnect all cables to the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the sled are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system:
Install the sled cover.
If installed, remove the I/O connector cover on the sled.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O connectors, do not touch the connectors or the connector pins.
Install the sled into the enclosure.
Power on the sled.
NOTE: The sled iDRAC has to completely initialize first for the sled to power on.
Ensure that you:
Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature section.
If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see the Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup section.
Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section.
Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.
