Replacing The Front Panel I/O Board; Removing The Front Panel I/O Board - Intel TIGI2U - Carrier Grade Server User Manual

Platform Installations and Upgrades

Replacing the Front Panel I/O Board

The Front Panel I/O Board provides an interface to the controls at the front of the server
system, the power interconnect for the server board, the USB2 and Serial B interface, and
the front panel LED interface connect. To replace the Front Panel I/O Board, the following
components must be removed:
All cable connections on the Front Panel I/O Board and selected connections from
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other board / components
Processor Air Duct
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Power supply
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Power distribution board
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Light pipe
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Use the instructions below to remove the Front Panel I/O Board, remove and replace the
light pipe, and install a replacement front panel board.
CAUTION
Before replacing any of the server boards, you must first take the
server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to the
system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug
the AC power cord from the system or wall outlet or disconnect the
DC mains.

Removing the Front Panel I/O Board

1. Power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power
cable or the DC mains.
2. Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see
3. Remove the power supply. For instructions, see
4. Remove the processor air duct. For instructions, see
Duct".
5. Remove the power interface board. For instructions, see
Interface Board."
6. Remove the four-fan assembly. For instructions, see
Assembly."
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Intel Carrier Grade Server TIGI2U User Guide
"Removing the Chassis Cover."
"Removing the Power Supply."
"Removing the Processor Air
"Removing the Power
"Removing the Four-Fan
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