IBM Aptiva Hardware Maintenance Manual page 136

NOTE: System Board Install
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Before you re-install the new system board, the CPU retention module and
the I/O Port Bracket should be assembled on the system board if they are
not already installed. (refer to the illustration in Chapter 7, Assembly 2 )
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Be sure to reinstall the processor, DIMMs, onto the new system board if
applicable.
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Before reinstallation, position the housing on its side. When reinstalling 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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After installing the system board, secure with original screws.
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Run the Setup Utility after correctly changing the system board.
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Upgrade the BIOS version on the new system board. See "Flash (BIOS)
Update Procedure" on page 1-17.
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Run the Setup Utility after correctly changing the system board. See "BIOS
Setup Utility" on page 1-18.
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Change the Machine Type and Serial Number in the BIOS for the new
system. See "BIOS-contained Model Number and Serial Number" on page
1-16.
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