Figure 126. Installing the system board
After this task is completed
1. Install the power backplane (see
2. Install both PHMs (see
3. Install each memory module to the same slot on the new system board as on the defective system board
(see
"Install a memory module" on page
4. Reinstall the drive backplanes (see
5. Install the power supplies (see
6. Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see
7. Reconnect all the required cables, and boot the server.
8. Update the machine type and serial number with new vital product data (VPD). Use the Lenovo XClarity
Provisioning Manager to update the machine type and serial number. See
and serial number" on page
9. Enable TPM/TCM. See
10. Optionally, enable Secure Boot. See
Demo video
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Update the machine type and serial number
After the system board is replaced by trained service technicians, the machine type and serial number must
be updated.
There are two methods available to update the machine type and serial number:
• From Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
"Install the power backplane" on page
"Install a processor and heat sink" on page
182) until all the memory modules are installed.
"Install a drive backplane carrier assembly" on page
"Install a hot-swap power supply unit" on page
235.
"Enable TPM" on page 237
"Enable UEFI Secure Boot" on page
197).
213).
"Complete the parts replacement" on page
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"Update the machine type
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