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Device maintenance and repair
8.4 Installing the operating system, software, and driver
Procedure
1. Fully disconnect the device from the line voltage, see "Switching off the device (Page 74)".
2. Open the device. Be sure to follow the important instructions under "Open the device
(Page 93)".
3. Remove the expansion cards from the slots. (Page 95)
4. If necessary, remove the M.2NVMe SSD. (Page 123)
5. Slide installed 5.25" components forward.
6. Note the assignment of all cables to the motherboard.
7. Disconnect all cables from the motherboard.
8. Remove the processor as described under "Replacing the processor (Page 136)".
9. Unscrew the 11 screws that fasten the motherboard in the device. You can find information
on the location of the screws under "Layout of the motherboard (Page 167)".
10.Remove the motherboard.
11.Carefully insert the new motherboard into the device and fasten the motherboard with the
screws.
12.Mount the processor as described under "Replacing the processor (Page 136)".
The processor bracket of the new motherboard contains a plastic cover to protect the
contact springs. This is released when the processor bracket is opened for the first time.
13.Reconnect all cables to the corresponding points.
14.Put the 5.25" components back in the correct position.
15.Reinsert all previously removed expansion cards into the slots.
16.Close the device.
17.Reconnect the device to the mains voltage and switch on the device.
18.Update the firmware settings to match the new motherboard version.
Please note during the update whether you are operating a device with or without a RAID
system.
8.4
Installing the operating system, software, and driver
8.4.1
Restoring the operating system and partitions with the SIMATIC IPC USB
flash drive
For information on restoring the operating system you ordered with the device in the
detailed description of the operating system, see "Important instructions and manuals for
operating the device (Page 11)".
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Workstation SIMATIC IPC RW-545A Operating
Instructions, 08/2023, A5E52943278-AA
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