Prerequisites:
CAUTION: If you are using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. Once the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another system board.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Remove the following:
a. Air shroud
b. All expansion cards and risers
c. Internal PERC riser
d. vFlash/IDSDM module
e. Internal USB key (if installed)
f. USB 3.0 module (if installed)
g. Processors and heat sink modules
h. Processors blanks (if installed)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor socket when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that you cover the processor socket with the processor dust cover.
i. Memory modules
j. LOM riser card
k. Drive cage (rear) (if installed)
Removing the system board:
Disconnect all cables from the system board.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the chassis.
Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, remove nine screws securing the system board to the chassis.
Hold the system board holder, slightly lift the system board, and then slide it toward the front of the chassis.
Incline the system board at an angle, and lift the system board out of the chassis.
Installing the system board:
Unpack the new system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis.
Holding the system board holder, push the system board toward the back of the system until it is seated.
Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the system board to the chassis.
Replace the following:
a. Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
b. Installing PERC card into the internal PERC riser
c. Optional internal USB memory key)
d. USB 3.0 module (if applicable)
e. IDSDM/vFlash module card
f. All expansion cards and risers
g. Processors and heat sink modules
h. Processors blanks (if applicable)
i. Memory modules
j. LOM riser card
k. Air shroud
l. Drive cage (rear) (if applicable)
Reconnect all cables to the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.
Ensure that you:
Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the Restoring the service tag using Easy Restore section.
If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see the Manually update the Service Tag section.
Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section.
Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.
