Dell PowerEdge R420 Systems Owner's Manual

Installing The System Board

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Unpack the new system board assembly.
Transfer the following components to the new system board:
1. heat sink(s)/heat-sink blank(s) and processors(s)/processor blank(s)
2. memory modules and memory module blanks
- CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping 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.
Hold and align the system board by its edges and align it to the back of the chassis.
Lower the system board and align the screw holes to the standoffs on the chassis till firmly seated.
Tighten the screws of the system board to secure the system board to the chassis.
Replace the following:
1. expansion card holder
2. expansion-card risers
3. expansion cards
4. integrated storage controller card
5. memory modules
6. internal dual SD module
7. PDB shroud
8. cooling shroud
Reconnect all cables to the system board.
- NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed secured using the cable securing latches.
Close the system.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see iDRAC7 User's Guide, under Software > Systems Management > Dell Remote Access Controllers , at dell.com/support/manuals.