IBM Aptiva 2124 Hardware Maintenance Service page 161

NOTE: System Board Installation
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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.
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Be sure to reinstall the processor and DIMMs onto the new system board if
applicable.
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Before reinstallation, position the housing on it's 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 it's 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 1-10.
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Run the Setup Utility after correctly changing the system board. See
"BIOS Setup Utility" on page 1-12.
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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
1-11.
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