Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1
Print the appendix for
2
Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during
startup.
3
Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout, then close the BIOS utility.
4
Follow the instructions in
5
Follow the instructions in
6
Remove the memory modules. For instructions, see
7
Remove the PCI expansion cards. For instructions, see
card" on page
8
Remove the heat sink and processor. For instructions, see
page
45.
9
Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations
and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) Make
sure that you disconnect the intrusion switch cable.
"BIOS Settings" on page
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
"Opening the server case" on page
43.
Intrusion switch connector
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"Installing memory" on page
"Installing a PCI expansion
"Replacing a processor" on
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