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To install the system board, reverse the removal procedures. Be sure to replace the screws in the order
indicated on the system board.
Updating SMBIOS Information
When replacing the system board, you must reprogram the SMBIOS information on the affected computer.
Failure to reprogram the board will result in eventual failure, such as an activation failure (need to reactivate
the system) or a system recovery failure.
To update SMBIOS information in Computer Setup:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer.
2.
Press
Esc
while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
NOTE:
If you do not press
Esc
when the display light turns green to access the utility.
3.
Press
F10
to enter Computer Setup.
4.
Go to Main > Set Machine Unique Data.
5.
If necessary, press
6.
Edit the fields listed. If the feature byte has data or is not editable, then it was not cleared and cannot be
edited.
System ID Setup Page
Setup Field Name
Comment
Product Name
Enter the Model name/number or marketing name.
Serial Number
Enter the Serial Number of Unit.
SKU Number
Enter the SKU or Product Number including Localization Code.
Asset Tag
Enter the 18-byte identifier assigned to the computer.
Feature Byte
Enter the Feature Byte string. The feature byte string is case sensitive.
The label includes spaces after every four characters. You can enter or ignore these
spaces – their only purpose is to help with data entry. There is a character
limitation of 40 bytes per line. When you reach this limit, go to the next line to
continue data entry. BIOS ignores the spaces and lines.
If you make an error during data entry, the data will not validate, and the computer
asks you to correct your data input.
Build ID
The Build ID of the unit.
Esc
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press
Ctrl+A
to initiate edit mode.
Label
Flexbuild
Support
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