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- Page 1 FreeNAS Mini and XL ® Motherboard Replacement Guide May 2017 Edition...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rear Fan Cable Removal ....................6 Front Panel and USB 2.0 Cable Removal ..............6 Auxiliary Panel Cable Removal ..................7 FreeNAS Mini XL Front Fan Cable Removal ..............7 SATADOM Power Cable Removal ................... 8 SATADOM Removal ......................9 FreeNAS Mini SATA Cable Removal ................ -
Page 3: Introduction
Mini and the FreeNAS Mini XL. PREPARATION A Philips screwdriver is needed for internal screws. Shut down the FreeNAS system and unplug the power cable. Make a note of where the data cables are connected and unplug them. If a “Tamper Resistant” sticker is present, removing or cutting it to open the case will not affect the warranty on the unit. -
Page 4: Part I: Removing Motherboard, Components, And Cables
PART I: REMOVING MOTHERBOARD, COMPONENTS, AND CABLES OPENING THE FREENAS MINI CASE Unscrew the four thumbscrews on the rear of the Mini: Slide the black metal cover off the back of the chassis. -
Page 5: Opening The Freenas Mini Xl Case
OPENING THE FREENAS MINI XL CASE The FreeNAS Mini XL has two side panels which are removed separately. For a motherboard replacement, remove all four thumbscrews, then slide each panel back and remove it from the chassis. -
Page 6: Removing The Cables And Components
REMOVING THE CABLES AND COMPONENTS All cables and components must be disconnected or removed before the motherboard can be replaced. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR REMOVAL The power supply is connected to the motherboard with a 24-pin connector. Press Latch Inward Press in on the upper part of the latch and pull the connector upward to disconnect the power supply cable. -
Page 7: Memory Removal, Part 1
MEMORY REMOVAL, PART 1 There are four memory slots, two on each side of the motherboard. Memory on the power supply side of the motherboard is removed in this step. One end of each memory slot has a hinged latch, while the other end has a fixed latch. -
Page 8: Rear Fan Cable Removal
FRONT PANEL AND USB 2.0 CABLE REMOVAL Switch to the other side of the Mini to remove the four Front Panel Header connectors and the USB 2.0 Header. For each connector, grip the cable and gently pull upward to disconnect. -
Page 9: Auxiliary Panel Cable Removal
Auxiliary Panel FREENAS MINI XL FRONT FAN CABLE REMOVAL The Mini XL has two extra fans that connect to the two front fan headers on the motherboard. Disconnect each connector by gripping and gently pulling upward. -
Page 10: Satadom Power Cable Removal
SATADOM POWER CABLE REMOVAL Gently use thumb and index fingernails to grip the flanges on the SATADOM power connector, then pull to remove it. Be careful, this connector and wires are fragile. -
Page 11: Satadom Removal
Gently depress the latch while pulling upward to remove the SATADOM from the SATA slot. Latch FREENAS MINI SATA CABLE REMOVAL Remove the four SATA cables connected to the blue SATA connectors, and any optional SATA cables connected to the white slots. -
Page 12: Freenas Mini Xl Sata Cable Removal
FREENAS MINI XL SATA CABLE REMOVAL The FreeNAS Mini XL has four extra SATA cables that are plugged into the white connectors behind the FRNT_FAN2 header. Remove each cable individually by gently pulling upward on the black part of the connector. -
Page 13: Memory Removal, Part 2
MEMORY REMOVAL, PART 2 The remaining memory on this side of the motherboard is removed in this step. Press the hinged latch outwards to release the memory module from the memory slot. Gently lift the memory module out of the memory slot. If a second memory module is present, remove it also. -
Page 14: Motherboard Tray Removal
MOTHERBOARD TRAY REMOVAL Remove the three motherboard tray back panel screws, and the two inside edge screws. Gently lift and slide the motherboard tray out of the chassis. -
Page 15: Network Interface Card (Nic) Removal
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD (NIC) REMOVAL Skip this section if the optional network card has not been installed. Remove the screw attaching the network card bracket to the back panel. -
Page 16: Motherboard Removal
Hold both ends and pull gently upward to remove the NIC from the PCIe slot. MOTHERBOARD REMOVAL Remove the four screws securing the motherboard in place. Lift to remove the motherboard from the tray. -
Page 17: Part Ii: Installing Motherboard, Components, And Cables
PART II: INSTALLING MOTHERBOARD, COMPONENTS, AND CABLES MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION Mount the new motherboard in place on the tray with four screws, one at each corner. -
Page 18: Ram Installation
RAM INSTALLATION The FreeNAS Mini has four memory slots, a blue and white pair on the same side as the power connector, and another blue and white pair on the opposite side of the chassis. One end of each memory slot has a hinged latch, while the other end has a fixed latch. - Page 19 Gently guide the module into the slot, pressing down on both ends of the module until the hinged latch swings in, locking into place. Repeat for the second memory module, which goes in the same color of slot on the other side of the chassis.
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Page 20: Network Interface Card (Nic) Installation
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD (NIC) INSTALLATION Note: A half height bracket is used on the network card for a FreeNAS Mini. When installed in a FreeNAS Mini XL, a full-height bracket is used. Full Height Half Height To change the bracket, remove the two retaining screws, exchange... - Page 21 Skip this section if the optional network interface card is not present. The optional network interface card is installed in the PCIe slot. Press down on the ends of the card firmly until it is fully seated.
- Page 22 Use the bracket screw removed earlier to attach the network card to the back panel.
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Page 23: Motherboard Tray Installation
MOTHERBOARD TRAY INSTALLATION Slide the motherboard tray gently back into place. Replace the three motherboard tray back panel screws and the two inside edge screws. -
Page 24: Freenas Mini Sata Cable Connection
When the optional SSD cache drives are not present, the unused cables are usually zip-tied to the chassis. Connect these cables to the white motherboard SATA ports. For more information on SSD cache drive installation, see the FreeNAS Mini and XL Hardware Guide at https://www.ixsystems.com/FreeNAS_Mini_HW_ Upgrade.pdf. -
Page 25: Freenas Mini Xl Sata Cable Connection
FREENAS MINI XL SATA CABLE CONNECTION The FreeNAS Mini XL has four extra drive bays that connect to the motherboard SATA cable connectors. These connectors have an L-shaped key and only fit into the motherboard connector one way. Reconnect the six SATA cables connected to the drive cage into any of the blue and white motherboard SATA ports next to the I/O panel. -
Page 26: Freenas Mini Satadom Installation
FREENAS MINI SATADOM INSTALLATION Align the SATADOM connector with the SATAIII_M1 slot. Press down until it clicks into place. The connectors both have L-shaped keys that only allow them to be connected one way. -
Page 27: Freenas Mini Xl Satadom Installation
FREENAS MINI XL SATADOM INSTALLATION Align the SATADOM connector with the SATAIII_M2 slot. Press down until it clicks into place. The connectors both have L-shaped keys that only allow them to be connected one way. -
Page 28: Satadom Power Connection
SATADOM POWER CONNECTION Gently insert the SATADOM power cable with the black wire on top and the red wire on the bottom. The power connector is polarized and only fits this way. -
Page 29: System Panel Header Connection
SYSTEM PANEL HEADER CONNECTION Reattach the System Panel Header connectors. These include the Power LED, HDD LED, Power Switch, and Reset Switch. Power LED Power Switch HDD LED Reset Switch Line up each connector with the correct pins on the header and gently press down until it is fully seated. -
Page 30: Usb 2.0 Cable Connection
Note: The Power LED connector has three holes but only two are used. Power LED USB 2.0 CABLE CONNECTION Align the 9 pin USB connector with the blue USB connector. One pin of the connector is missing, and one hole on the cable connector is filled. Align the pins and gently press down until the connector is fully seated. -
Page 31: Auxiliary Panel Cable Connection
AUXILIARY PANEL CABLE CONNECTION Reattach the connectors to the 20 pin Auxiliary Panel Header. These conn- ectors include two NIC LED cables and the OH LED cable. Line up each connector with the pins, make sure the wire colors match the diagrams below, and gently press down until the connector is fully seated. -
Page 32: Nic Led (Orange And Black)
NIC LED (ORANGE AND BLACK) Insert the second NIC LED connector with the orange (+) wire on the left and the black wire on the right. NIC LED OH LED (RED AND BLACK) Insert the OH LED connector with the red (+) wire on the left and the black wire on the right. -
Page 33: Freenas Mini Xl Front Fan Connection
FREENAS MINI XL FRONT FAN CONNECTION The FreeNAS Mini XL has two extra fan headers, which are in front of the SATADOM. Gently press the white fan cable connector down until it is fully seated on the FRNT_FAN1 and FRNT_FAN2 connectors. -
Page 34: Fan Cable Connection
FAN CABLE CONNECTION Turn the case around so the REAR_FAN2 connector near the CPU heatsink is accessible. This is the side of the system with the power supply connector. Gently press the white fan cable connector down until it is fully seated on the REAR_FAN2 connector next to the heatsink. -
Page 35: Conclusion
Reconnect the external cables and power on the FreeNAS system. The motherboard replacement is complete. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The FreeNAS Mini and FreeNAS Mini XL support many features and config- urations not mentioned in this Motherboard Removal & Replacement Guide. For help upgrading hardware, refer to the FreeNAS Mini and XL Hardware Upgrade Guide: https://www.ixsystems.com/FreeNAS_Mini_HW_Upgrade.pdf... - Page 36 Copyright © 2017 iXsystems. FreeNAS is a registered trademark of iXsystems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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