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 system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Remove the system cover.
Removing the air shroud:
Hold the air shroud at both the ends, and lift it from the system.
Removing the cooling fan cage assembly:
Lift the blue release levers to unlock the cooling fan cage assembly from the system.
Hold the release levers, and lift the cooling fan cage assembly away from the system.
Removing the side wall bracket:
Press the blue side tabs to release the side wall cable holder.
NOTE:Move the cables out of the side wall cable holder.
Press the center tab to release the bracket from the chassis, and lift it away from the system.
Removing a memory module:
Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module socket.
Lift the memory module away from the system.
Removing the serial COM port:
Loosen the captive screws on the system.
Press the blue release tab or blue button on the riser and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
Disconnect the serial COM port cable from the rear I/O board.
Open the latch on the expansion card riser and slide the serial COM port out of the expansion card riser.
Install the filler bracket if not replacing the serial COM port.
Removing the VGA port:
Loosen the captive screws on the system.
Press the blue release tab or blue button on the riser and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
Disconnect the VGA port cable from the liquid cooling (LC) rear I/O board.
Open the latch on the expansion card riser and slide the VGA port out of the expansion card riser.
Install the filler bracket if not replacing the VGA port.
Removing the expansion card risers:
Loosen the captive screws on the riser and system.
Press the blue release tab or blue button on the riser and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
NOTE:The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
If the risers are not going to be replaced, install riser blanks, and if required tighten the captive screws.
NOTE:You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module:
Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the rear drive module to the system.
Press the blue release tab and holding the edges lift the rear drive module away from the system.
Removing the processor:
Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the middle screw to release the retention frame. Hold and lift the retention frame upwards and rotate it slightly pass the vertical position(105 degrees).
NOTE:The spring loading will keep the retention frame at its "open" position.
Release the processor socket rail frame by holding both blue tabs to lift the blue latches.
Holding the handle on the carrier frame, slide the tray out of the rail frame.
Removing a heat sink:
Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, fully loosen the captive screw all the way before moving to the next screw (on one-screw-at-a-time basis).
NOTE:Follow the screw sequence defined on the heat sink label. Disassembly order: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
NOTE:The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink.
Lift the heat sink from the system.
Removing the BOSS-N1 module:
NOTE:The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
Pull and lift the BOSS-N1 card carrier retention latch lock to open.
Slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier out.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
Slide the M.2 SSD out from the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
Disconnect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable from the system board.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the BOSS-N1 module on Riser 1.
Slide the BOSS-N1 module towards the front of the chassis and lift the module.
Removing the GPU air shroud:
Hold the edges of the GPU air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system.
Removing the internal USB card:
Holding the blue tag, lift the internal USB card to disconnect from the connector on the system board.
Remove the USB memory key from the internal USB card.
Removing the OCP card:
Open the blue latch to disengage the OCP card.
Push the OCP card towards the rear end of the system to disconnect from the connector on the system board.
Slide the OCP card out of the slot on the system.
If the OCP card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket .
Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board:
Using a Phillips # 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) card and rear I/O board to the system board.
Holding the edges, pull the LOM card or rear I/O board to disconnect from the connector on the system board.
Removing a power supply unit:
Press the release latch and holding the PSU handle, slide the PSU out of the bay.
Disconnect all the cables from the system board and make note of all the cable connections.
CAUTION:Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the system.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
Removing the system board:
Using the system board holder and plunger, slide the system board towards the front of the system.
At a tilted angle, lift the system board out of the chassis.
Installing the system board:
Unpack the new system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
CAUTION:Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis.
Holding the system board holder and plunger, lower the system board at a tilted angle into the system.
Slide the system board towards the rear of the chassis until the connectors are firmly seated in the slots.
Installing the internal USB card:
Connect the USB key to the internal USB card.
NOTE:For information about the exact location of USB on system board, see System board jumpers and connectors section.
Align the internal USB card with the connector on the system board and press firmly until the internal USB card is seated.
Installing the OCP card:
If installed, remove the filler bracket.
Open the blue latch on the system board.
Slide the OCP card into the slot in the system.
Push until the OCP card is connected to the connector on the system board.
Close the blue latch to lock the OCP card to the system.
NOTE:The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
Installing the processor:
Holding the handle of the carrier frame, slide the tray into the processor socket rail frame until firmly seated.
Holding both of blue tabs to push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place.
Secure the retention frame by holding down the retention frame with one hand while using the other hand to operate the screw driver to engage and tighten screw.
NOTE:Press the retention frame while tightening the screws to avoid tilting of the processor cover out of the processor socket.
Installing the heat sink:
If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease on the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
NOTE:For a new heat sink, the thermal paste is pre-applied to the heat sink. Remove the protective cover, and install the heat sink.
Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor.
CAUTION:Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.
NOTE:The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.
NOTE:Refer to the airflow direction on heat sink label as visual hint of heat sink install orientation.
Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoff screws on the system board.
NOTE:The A1 extrusion on the L-type heat sink should face towards the system side.
Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, fully tighten the captive screw all the way down before moving to the next screw (on one-screw-at-a-time basis).
NOTE: Follow the screw sequence defined on heat sink label. Assembly order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Installing a memory module:
Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
If a memory module is installed in the socket, remove it.
NOTE:Ensure the socket ejector latches are fully open before installing the memory module.
Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
NOTE:The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in only one orientation.
CAUTION:Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory module evenly.
Press the memory module with your thumbs until the ejectors firmly click into place.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.
Installing the GPU air shroud:
Align the tabs on the GPU air shroud with the slots on the system.
Lower the GPU air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.
Installing the expansion card risers:
If installed, remove the riser blanks and if required loosen the captive screws.
NOTE:Store the riser blanks for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board.
Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
Tighten the captive screws on the risers and system if any.
Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module:
Align the slot on the rear drive module with the guide on the system.
Lower and press the rear drive module on top of the riser until firmly seated.
Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws that secure the rear drive module into the system.
Installing the VGA port:
Open the latch on the expansion card riser and remove the filler bracket from the expansion card riser.
Slide the VGA port into the expansion card riser.
Connect the VGA port cable to the LC rear I/O board.
Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board.
Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
Tighten the captive screws on the system.
Installing the serial COM port:
Open the latch on the expansion card riser and remove the filler bracket from the expansion card riser.
Slide the serial COM port into the expansion card riser and close the latch.
Connect the serial COM port cable to the rear I/O board.
Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board.
Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
Tighten the captive screws on the system.
Installing the BOSS-N1 module:
NOTE:The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
Align the BOSS-N1 module at an angle with the controller card module slot.
Insert the BOSS-N1 module and push the module horizontally towards the rear of the system until it is firmly seated.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the BOSS-N1 module with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable to the connectors on the system board.
Align the M.2 SSD at an angle with the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
Insert the M.2 SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD on the BOSS-N1 card carrier with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
Slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier into the BOSS-N1 module slot.
Close the BOSS-N1 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place.
Installing the side wall bracket:
Align the guide slots on the side wall bracket with the guides on the system and slide until the cover is seated firmly.
NOTE:Route the cables through the side wall cable holder.
Close the side wall cable holder until the holder clicks into place.
Installing the cooling fan cage assembly:
Holding the blue release lever of the cooling fan cage, align the guide rails with the guides on the system.
Lower the cooling fan cage assembly into the system until seated firmly.
Lower the blue release lever and press to lock the cooling fan cage assembly into the system.
Installing the air shroud:
Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the chassis.
NOTE:Route the cables properly to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.
Installing a power supply unit:
Slide the PSU into the PSU bay until the release latch snaps into place.
Reconnect all cables to the system board.
NOTE:Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket.
Replace the system cover.
If applicable, install the system into the rack.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
