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Dell Precision 7920 Rack Owner's Manual

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Installing system board

Steps

  1. 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.
  2. Holding the system board holder, push the system board toward the back of the system until the release pin clicks into place.

Next steps

  1. Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
    NOTE:The TPM plug-in module is attached to the system board and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM plug-in module will be provided for all system board replacements where a TPM plug-in module was installed.
  2. Replace the following:
    1. Network daughter card
    2. Internal USB key (if applicable)
    3. USB 3.0 module
    4. vFlash card
    5. Optical drive
    6. All expansion card risers
    7. Processor and heat sink module
    8. Processor and memory blank
    9. Memory modules
    10. Cooling fan assembly
    11. Air shroud
    12. Power supply unit(s)
  3. 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.
  4. The Easy Restore feature restores several configuration settings, most notably the Service Tag, iDRAC Licenses, and OEM ID Modules (if needed for the last two). Refer to the Restoring the Service Tag Using Easy Restore page. When the system board is booted for the first time it will present a screen with settings it can restore.
    NOTE:If for any reason Easy Restore does not execute, you must enter the service tag manually. Refer to the Update the Service Tag page. Other configuration issues must also be done manually, for instance importing iDRAC License through iDRAC GUI
  5. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at Dell.com/esmmanuals.
  6. Ensure that you:
    1. Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the Easy restore section.
    2. If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see the Entering the Service Tag section.
    3. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
    4. Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see the Re-enabling the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) section.

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