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Dell EMC PowerEdge R940xa Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the M.2 BOSS module

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Remove the support bar.
  3. Remove the air shrouds.
  4. Replace the expansion card riser.
  5. Remove the BOSS card.
    NOTE Removing the BOSS card is similar to the procedure for removing an expansion card.

Steps

  1. Align the M.2 BOSS card at a 45 degree with the SATA connector on the M.2 BOSS module.
  2. Press the M.2 BOSS card into the SATA connector until firmly seated.
  3. Push the M.2 BOSS card down and using Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 BOSS card to the module.
    Figure 1. Installing the M.2 BOSS module
    Installing the M.2 BOSSmodule

Next steps

  1. Replace the BOSS card.
    NOTE Replacing the BOSS card is similar to the procedure for installing an expansion card.
  2. Replace the expansion card riser.
  3. Replace the air shrouds.
  4. Replace the support bar.
  5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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