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Dell PowerEdge M830 Owner's Manual

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Installing the optional rSPI card

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

  3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

  4. Remove the rSPI card.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the rSPI card, hold the card only by its edges.
    NOTE: You must remove the rSPI card to replace a faulty rSPI card or service other components inside the system.

Steps

  1. Align the two screw holes on the rSPI card with the standoffs on the system board.
  2. Install the two screws to secure the rSPI card to the system board.
    Figure 1. Installing the rSPI card
    This image shows installing the rSPI card.
    1. screw (2)
    2. rSPI card
    3. standoff (2)
    4. connector

Next steps

  1. Install the mezzanine card.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

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