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NOTE:
The TPM plug-in module is attached to the system board and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM plug-in
module is provided for all system board replacements, where a TPM plug-in module was installed.
2. Replace the following:
a.
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key
b.
Installing a processor and heat sink module
c. Processors blanks (if applicable)
d.
Installing a memory module
e.
Installing the expansion card risers
f. Installing PCH air shroud.
g.
Installing the air shroud
3. 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.
4. Follow the procedure listed in
5. Ensure that you:
a. Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the
Restore
section.
b. If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see
the
Manually update the Service Tag
c. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
d. Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the
section.
6. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.
For more information, see iDRAC User's Guide, at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Restoring the system using Easy Restore
The easy restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data
after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system
board, and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.
About this task
Below is a list of options available:
● Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y
● Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N.
● Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10
NOTE:
When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data.
● To restore the system configuration data, press Y
● To use the default configuration settings, press N
NOTE:
After the restore process is complete, system reboots.
Manually update the Service Tag
After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service Tag, using System
Setup.
About this task
If you know the system service tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the service tag.
Steps
1. Power on the system.
2. To enter the System Setup, press F2.
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Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
Restoring the system using Easy
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