Complete The Parts Replacement; Dc Persistent Memory Module (Dcpmm) Setup - Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node 2U User Manual

Complete the parts replacement

Use this information to complete the parts replacement.
To complete the parts replacement, do the following:
1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left
inside your server.
2. Properly route and secure the cables in the server. Refer to the cable connecting and routing information
for each component.
3. If you have removed the top cover, reinstall it.
4. Reconnect external cables and power cords to the server.
Attention: To avoid component damage, connect the power cords last.
5. Update the server configuration if necessary.
• Download and install the Best Recipe device drivers at Lenovo's
• Update the system firmware. See the ThinkAgile Best Recipe at
us/en/solutions/HT507406
• Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to update the UEFI configuration. For more
information, see:
http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXPM/UEFI_setup.html
• Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID if you have installed or removed
the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive.

DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM) setup

Follow the instructions in this section to complete required setup before installing DCPMMs for the first time,
determine the most suitable configuration, and install memory modules accordingly.
Complete the following steps to finish system setup to support DCPMM, and install the memory modules
according to the designated combination.
1. Update the system firmware to the latest version that supports DCPMM (see "Update the firmware" in
Setup Guide).
2. Make sure to meet all the following requirements before installing DCPMMs.
• All the DCPMMs that are installed must be of the same Lenovo part number.
• All DRAM memory modules that are installed must be of the same type, rank, and capacity with
minimum capacity of 16 GB. It is recommended to use Lenovo DRAM memory modules of the same
part number.
3. Refer to "" on page to determine the most suitable combination and the following:
• Number and capacity of the DCPMMs and DRAM memory modules to install
• Check if the presently installed processors support the combination. If not, replace the processors
with ones that support the combination.
4. Based on the determined DCPMM combination, acquire the DCPMMs, DRAM memory modules and
processors if necessary.
5. Replace the processors if necessary (see "Processor and heat sink replacement" in Maintenance Manual
"" on page ).
6. Remove all the memory modules that are installed (see "Remove a memory module" in Maintenance
Manual "" on page ).
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