Legacy I/O Board Installation; T-Docking Board; T-Docking Board Removal - IBM xSeries 380 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Legacy I/O board installation

T-Docking board

T-Docking board removal

8.
Carefully grasp the board and gently slide it up part way so that you can access
the cables described in the next two steps.
Disconnect the server management cable ( 1 ) from the Legacy I/O board.
9.
10. Disconnect both IDE cables ( 2 ) from the Legacy I/O board by grasping the ends
of the cables and rocking them out of their respective connectors.
11. Carefully place the board on a clean ESD-protected work surface or inside proper
packaging ( 3 ).
Note:
Read "Before you begin" on page 136.
Read "Safety information" on page 257 .
Read "Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 260.
Complete the following actions to install the Legacy I/O board:
1.
Be sure that the plastic retaining mechanism that secures the end of the board
nearest the front of the chassis is open so that it will allow a board to be inserted.
2.
Being careful not to touch the components or gold edge connectors on the Legacy
I/O board, remove it from its protective wrapper. Place the board component-
side up on a clean ESD-protected work surface within reach of the primary and
secondary IDE cables in the server.
3.
Connect the primary and secondary IDE cables to their respective connectors on
the Legacy I/O board.
4.
Connect the server management cable to the Legacy I/O board.
5.
Press the board down firmly until it seats in its slot.
6.
Tighten the rear screw that secures the board to the chassis.
7.
Close the plastic latching mechanism that secures the end of the board nearest the
front of the chassis.
8.
Install the non-hot plug PCI adapter board cover by aligning the slotted hinge
into the chassis housing, closing the cover, and securing the cover screw.
9.
Close the rear part of the top cover and secure it by tightening the two
thumbscrews in the back.
The T-Docking board resides in the upper front half of the chassis above the 172 mm
fans.
Complete the following actions to remove the T-Docking board:
Important: When replacing the T-Docking board or the I/O Legacy board, the BIOS
and firmware levels must be upgraded to the latest level.
1.
Remove the top cover as described in "Top cover removal" on page 168.
2.
Remove all power supplies as described in "Power supply removal" on page 149 .
FRU information (service only)
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