Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 Installation and Service Manual

Installing the system board

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

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, align the connector on the system board with the slots on the back of the chassis and place the system board in place.
Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
Figure 1. Installing the system board

Replace the following:
1. Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
2. Internal PERC riser
3. Internal USB key (if applicable)
4. USB 3.0 module (if applicable)
5. IDSDM/vFlash module card
6. All expansion cards and risers
7. Processors and heat sink modules
8. Processors blanks (if applicable)
9. Memory modules
10. LOM riser card
11. Air shroud
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.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Ensure that you:
1. 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.
2. If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see the Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature section.
3. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
4. 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.
For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at PowerEdge manuals