System Board - IBM Aptiva 2170 Hardware Maintenance Service Manual

System Board

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Remove all adapter cards.
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Disconnect all cables connected to the system board. Note the location and
orientation of all cables.
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Remove the screws securing the system board to the chassis.
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Lift the system board to remove from chassis.
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Remove memory (DIMM) if applicable.
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Remove processor if necessary.
NOTE: System Board Installation
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Before reinstallation, position the housing on its side. When installing a new
system board, push the board to the rear and align it with the front locating
pin. Visually verify that the board is aligned properly, then press the board
down.
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Be sure to reinstall the processor, DIMMs, I/O port bracket onto the new
system board if applicable.
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After installing the system board, secure with original screws.
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Change all jumper settings to match those of the original board.
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Reinstall other components into the machine i.e. drives, power supply,
cables, etc.
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Upgrade the BIOS version on the new system board using the BIOS
upgrade utility.
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Change the Machine Type and Serial Number in the BIOS to match the
original planar BIOS settings.
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Reboot the system and run the Setup Utility.
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