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 Contents
Preliminary Activity Tasks .......................................................................................................6
Read, understand, and perform these tasks.................................................................................................6
Disassembly and reassembly .......................................................................................................................7
Optional front bezel.......................................................................................................................................7
Removing the front bezel ..............................................................................................................................7
Installing the front bezel ................................................................................................................................7
System cover ................................................................................................................................................8
Removing the system cover..........................................................................................................................8
Installing the system cover............................................................................................................................9
Drive backplane cover ..................................................................................................................................9
Removing the drive backplane cover............................................................................................................9
Installing the drive backplane cover............................................................................................................10
Air shrouds..................................................................................................................................................10
Removing the air shrouds ...........................................................................................................................10
Installing the air shrouds .............................................................................................................................11
Removing the PCH shroud .........................................................................................................................12
Installing the PCH shroud ...........................................................................................................................13
Cooling fans ................................................................................................................................................13
Removing a cooling fan module..................................................................................................................13
Installing a cooling fan module....................................................................................................................14
Drives..........................................................................................................................................................15
Removing a drive blank ..............................................................................................................................15
Installing a drive blank ................................................................................................................................15
Removing the drive carrier..........................................................................................................................15
Installing the drive carrier............................................................................................................................16
Removing the drive from the drive carrier...................................................................................................17
Installing the drive into the drive carrier ......................................................................................................17
Drive backplane ..........................................................................................................................................18
Removing the drive backplane....................................................................................................................18
Installing the drive backplane......................................................................................................................19
Side wall brackets .......................................................................................................................................20
Side and center bracket perfect sealing......................................................................................................20
Removing the side wall bracket ..................................................................................................................21
Installing the side wall bracket ....................................................................................................................22
PERC modules ...........................................................................................................................................23

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Removing the front mounting front PERC module......................................................................................23
Installing the front mounting front PERC module........................................................................................25
Removing the rear mounting front PERC module.......................................................................................27
Installing the rear mounting front PERC module.........................................................................................28
Rear drive module.......................................................................................................................................30
Removing the rear drive module.................................................................................................................30
Installing the rear drive module...................................................................................................................30
System memory ..........................................................................................................................................31
Removing a memory module ......................................................................................................................31
Installing a memory module ........................................................................................................................32
Processor and heat sink module.................................................................................................................33
Removing the processor and heat sink module..........................................................................................33
Removing the processor from the processor heat sink module..................................................................34
Installing the processor ...............................................................................................................................36
Installing the processor heat sink module...................................................................................................39
Removing the Direct Liquid Cooling module...............................................................................................41
Removing the processor .............................................................................................................................42
Installing the processor ...............................................................................................................................43
Installing the Direct Liquid Cooling module.................................................................................................47
Expansion cards and expansion card risers ...............................................................................................48
Removing the expansion card risers...........................................................................................................48
Installing the expansion card risers.............................................................................................................50
Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser...........................................................................52
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser .........................................................................54
Removing the A2 Blank from the expansion card riser...............................................................................56
Installing the A2 Blank on to the expansion card riser ................................................................................56
Intrusion switch ...........................................................................................................................................57
Removing the intrusion switch module .......................................................................................................57
Installing the intrusion switch module .........................................................................................................58
M.2 SSD module.........................................................................................................................................59
Removing the M.2 NVMe SSD module.......................................................................................................59
Installing the M.2 NVMe SSD module.........................................................................................................60
Optional BOSS-N1 module .........................................................................................................................60
Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank.......................................................................................................60
Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank.........................................................................................................61
Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank ................................................................................................61
Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank ..................................................................................................62
Removing the BOSS-N1 module ................................................................................................................62

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Installing the BOSS-N1 module ..................................................................................................................65
System battery ............................................................................................................................................67
Replacing the system battery......................................................................................................................67
Optional OCP card......................................................................................................................................69
Removing the OCP card .............................................................................................................................69
Installing the OCP card ...............................................................................................................................69
Optional internal USB card .........................................................................................................................70
Removing the optional internal USB card ...................................................................................................70
Installing the internal USB card...................................................................................................................71
VGA module................................................................................................................................................72
Removing the VGA module ........................................................................................................................72
Installing the VGA module ..........................................................................................................................72
Power supply unit........................................................................................................................................73
Removing a power supply unit blank ..........................................................................................................73
Installing a power supply unit blank ............................................................................................................74
Removing a power supply unit....................................................................................................................74
Installing a power supply unit......................................................................................................................75
Optional serial COM port ............................................................................................................................76
Removing the serial COM port....................................................................................................................76
Installing the serial COM port......................................................................................................................77
System board..............................................................................................................................................78
Removing the system board .......................................................................................................................78
Installing the system board .........................................................................................................................79
Restoring the system using Easy Restore ..................................................................................................81
Manually update the Service Tag ...............................................................................................................82
LOM card and rear I/O board......................................................................................................................82
Removing the LOM card (optional) and rear I/O board...............................................................................82
Installing the LOM card (optional) and rear I/O board.................................................................................83
Control panel...............................................................................................................................................84
Removing the right control panel ................................................................................................................84
Installing the right control panel ..................................................................................................................85
Removing the left control panel ..................................................................................................................86
Installing the left control panel ....................................................................................................................87
Trusted Platform Module.............................................................................................................................88
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module .....................................................................................................88
Removing the TPM ................................................................................................................................88
Installing the TPM ..................................................................................................................................88
Initializing TPM for users.............................................................................................................................89

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Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users.................................................................................................................89

Appendix 1: Cable routing.....................................................................................................90

Appendix 2: Troubleshooting Manufacturing Mode.............................................................108
Appendix 3: System board jumpers and connectors...........................................................109

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Preliminary Activity Tasks
This section may contain tasks that you must complete before performing this procedure.

Read, understand, and perform these tasks

1. Table 1 lists tasks, cautions, warnings, notes, and/or knowledgebase (KB) solutions that you need to
be aware of before performing this activity. Read, understand, and when necessary perform any
tasks contained in this table and any tasks contained in any associated knowledgebase solution.

Table 1 List of cautions, warnings, notes, and/or KB solutions related to this activity

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Disassembly and reassembly

The following sections contain the procedures for removing and replacing system components.
Optional front bezel
Removing the front bezel

The procedure to remove the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same.
Prerequisites
1. Keep the bezel key handy.
NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package.

Steps
1. Unlock the bezel.
2. Press the release button, and disengage the left end of the bezel.
3. Unhook the right end, and remove the bezel.

Figure 1. Removing the front bezel with the LCD panel

Installing the front bezel

The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same.
Steps
1. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system.
2. Press the bezel until the release button clicks in place.
3. Lock the bezel.

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 Figure 1. Installing the front bezel with the LCD panel

System cover
Removing the system cover

Prerequisites
1. Power off the system, and any attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
Steps
1. Using a 1/4-inch flat head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver rotate the lock counterclockwise to the
unlock position.
2. Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.
3. Lift the cover from the system.

Figure 1. Removing the system cover

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Installing the system cover

Prerequisites
1. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed properly, and no tools or extra parts are
left inside the system.
Steps
1. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system and slide the system
cover.
2. Close the system cover release latch.
3. Using a 1/4-inch flat head or Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock
position.

Figure 1. Installing the system cover

Drive backplane cover

Removing the drive backplane cover

Steps
1. Slide the backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the drive backplane cover.
2. Lift the backplane cover from the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the drive backplane cover

Installing the drive backplane cover

Steps
1. Align the drive backplane cover with the guide slots on the system.
2. Slide the drive backplane cover to the front of the system until the drive backplane cover fits into
place.

Figure 1. Installing the drive backplane cover

Air shrouds
Removing the air shrouds

Steps

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 1. Hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system.

Figure 1. Removing the air shroud

2. For the air shroud on the rear drive module, hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air
shroud out of the rear drive module.

Figure 2. Removing the air shroud from the rear drive module

Installing the air shrouds

Steps
1. Holding the edges of the air shroud, align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the system.
2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.

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 Figure 1. Installing the air shroud

3. For the air shroud on the rear drive module, align the air shroud with the holes on the riser cage
and pin.
4. Lower the air shroud into the rear drive module until it is firmly seated.

Figure 2. Installing the air shroud on the rear drive module

Removing the PCH shroud

Steps
Press the latches and lift the PCH shroud out of the system board.

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 Figure 1. Removing the PCH shroud

Installing the PCH shroud

Steps
1. Align the slots on the PCH shroud with the guide pins on the system board.
2. Press the latches and lower the PCH shroud on to the system board until it is firmly seated.

Figure 1. Installing the PCH shroud

Cooling fans
Removing a cooling fan module

Prerequisites
1. If installed, remove the air shroud.

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 Steps
Holding the orange (near the lable) and black (near the orange touch point) edges on the fan module, lift
the cooling fan module to disconnect from the connector on the system board.
NOTE: The procedure to remove standard (STD) or high performance gold (HPR Gold) dual
cooling fan modules are same.

Figure 1. Removing a cooling fan module

Installing a cooling fan module

Steps
1. Align and place the fan module connector horizontally with the connector on the system board.
NOTE: The procedure to remove standard (STD) or high performance gold (HPR Gold) dual
cooling fan modules are same.

2. Press the orange touch point on the cooling fan module until firmly connected.

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 Figure 1. Installing a cooling fan module

Next steps
1. If applicable, replace the air shroud.
Drives
Removing a drive blank

Steps
Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot.

Figure 1. Removing a drive blank

Installing a drive blank

Steps
Insert the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place.

Figure 1. Installing a drive blank

Removing the drive carrier

Prerequisites

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 1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. If the drive is online, the green
activity or fault indicator blinks while the drive is powering off. When the drive indicators are off,
the drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the documentation for the storage
controller.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports drive installation. See
the documentation supplied with your operating system.

Steps
1. Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
2. Holding the drive carrier release handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.

Figure 1. Removing a drive carrier

Installing the drive carrier

Steps
1. Hold the release handle and slide the drive carrier into the drive slot.
2. Close the drive carrier release handle to lock the drive in place.

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 Figure 1. Installing a drive carrier

Next steps
If removed, install the front bezel.
Removing the drive from the drive carrier

Steps
1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.
NOTE: If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) screwdriver
to remove the drive.

2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.

Figure 1. Removing the drive from the drive carrier

Installing the drive into the drive carrier

Steps
1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the drive connector facing towards the rear of the
carrier.

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 2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with the screws.
NOTE: If the hard drive or SSD carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) screwdriver
to install the drive.

Figure 1. Installing a drive into the drive carrier

Next steps
Install the drive carrier.
Drive backplane
Removing the drive backplane

Prerequisites
1. If installed, remove the air shroud.
2. Remove the drive backplane cover.
3. Remove the drive carrier.
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screw on the cable guiding latch and lift the latch to remove the cables.
2. Disconnect the drive backplane cable from the connector on the system board.
3. Press the blue release tabs to disengage the drive backplane from the hooks on the system.
4. Lift and pull the drive backplane out of the system.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure that you move the control panel cables from the
cable routing clips before removing the backplane.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Removing the drive backplane

Installing the drive backplane

Steps
1. Use the guides on the system to align the slots on the backplane.
2. Insert the backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tabs clicks
into place.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Installing the drive backplane

3. Route the cables properly through the cable guide and connect the cables to the connector on
the system board. Tighten the captive screw on the cable guiding latch.

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 NOTE: The center bracket may have foam (perfect sealing) available. Ensure to replace the foam
before routing the cables.

Next steps
1. Install the drive carrier.
2. If removed, install the air shroud.
3. Install the drive backplane cover.
Side wall brackets
Side and center bracket perfect sealing

The topic lists details on side (right and left) and center bracket perfect sealing available on different
configurations.

Table 1. Side and center bracket perfect sealing The following table lists sealing available on different
configurations :

Configuration Foam installed on the Foam installed on the Foam installed on

right side bracket left side bracket the center bracket

No BP (0 drive configuration) Installed Installed Installed

chassis

8 x 2.5 inch chassis Installed Installed Installed

(SAS/SATA/NVMe) chassis

10 x 2.5 inch chassis Installed Installed Installed

(SAS/SATA/NVMe) chassis

8 x 2.5 inch universal with Installed Not installed Not installed

fPERC 11

10 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (1CPU) Installed Not installed Not installed

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 Figure 1. Right ,left, and center brackets. Right, Left, and Center brackets:

The perfect sealing mechanism helps block air leakage around the cable channels. Failing to route the
cables without the perfect sealing mechanism will lead thermal heating issues.
Removing the side wall bracket

There are side wall brackets on either side of the system. The procedure to remove is similar.
Prerequisites
1. If installed, remove the air shroud.
2. Remove the cooling fan.

NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board.
Route the cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or
crimped.

NOTE: There are two different right side brackets - one with foam and one without. Installation and
removal procedure is the same for both these brackets.

Steps
1. Lift the side wall bracket from the chassis.
2. Open the side wall cable holder, remove the cables from the side wall cable holder.

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 Figure 1. Removing the left side wall bracket

Figure 2. Removing the right side wall bracket

Installing the side wall bracket

Steps
1. Route the cables through the side wall cable holder, close the side wall cable holder until the
holder clicks into place.
NOTE: There are two different right side brackets available on different configurations - one with
foam and one without foam. The procedure to install is similar.

NOTE: The right bracket may have a foam sealing available. Ensure to replace the foam before
routing the cables.

2. Align the side wall bracket on the chassis until it is seated firmly.

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 Figure 1. Installing the left side wall bracket

Figure 2. Installing the right side wall bracket

Next steps
1. If removed, replace the air shroud.
2. Replace the cooling fan.
PERC modules
Removing the front mounting front PERC module

Prerequisites
1. Remove the drive backplane cover.
2. If installed, remove the air shroud.
Steps

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1. Disconnect the PERC power cable from the backplane. For detailed cable routing instructions,
see the cable routing section.
2. Disengage the plunger from the system and slide the front PERC card to release from the
chassis and remove it away from the system.
3. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver, to remove the two screws on the PERC power cable bracket.
4. Disconnect the PERC power cable from the front PERC card.
NOTE: Ensure to remove power cable bracket before removing PERC card.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the front mounting front PERC card

5. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver, to remove the four screws on the battery PERC shroud.
6. Disconnect the battery power cable from the front PERC card.
7. Remove the battery PERC shroud from the front PERC.card.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 2. Removing the battery PERC shroud

8. Remove the front PERC card from the PERC mounting tray.

Figure 3. Removing the front PERC card from the PERC mounting tray

Installing the front mounting front PERC module

Steps
1. Align the holes on front PERC card to the guides on the PERC mounting tray.
2. Install the front PERC card on the PERC mounting tray.

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 Figure 1. Installing the front PERC card to the PERC mounting tray

3. Align and install the battery PERC shroud on the front PERC.card.
4. Connect the battery power cable to the front PERC card.
5. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, replace the four screws to secure the battery PERC shroud to
the front PERC card.

Figure 2. Installing the battery PERC shroud

6. Connect PERC power cable to the front PERC card.

7. Align the holes on the PERC power cable bracket with the holes on the PERC mounting tray.
8. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, replace the two screws on the PERC power cable bracket.
9. Align the PERC mounting tray until the tray touches the guide slots in the system. Slide the front
PERC card towards the lock to secure it and ensure the plunger is engaged in to the hole on the
system.
10. Connect the power cable to the backplane. For detailed cable routing instructions, see the cable
routing section.

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 NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 3. Installing the front mounting front PERC card

Next steps
1. Reconnect the required cables.
2. If removed, replace the air shroud.
3. Install the drive backplane cover.
Removing the rear mounting front PERC module

Prerequisites
1. Remove the drive backplane cover.
2. If installed, remove the air shroud.
3. Remove the drive backplane.
4. Disconnect all the cables, observe the cable routing.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the front PERC module.
2. Slide the front PERC module to disengage from the connector on the drive backplane.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module

3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the three screws securing the front PERC module
bracket to the drive backplane.
4. Remove the front PERC module bracket away from the drive backplane.

Figure 2. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module bracket

Installing the rear mounting front PERC module

Steps
1. Align the slots on the front PERC module bracket with the holes on the drive backplane.
2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, replace the three screws to secure the front PERC module
bracket to the drive backplane.

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 Figure 1. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module bracket

3. Align the connectors on the front PERC module with the connectors on the drive backplane.
4. Slide the front PERC module until the module is connected to the drive backplane.
5. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the front PERC module.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 2. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module

Next steps
1. Install the drive backplane.
2. If removed, install the air shroud.
3. Install the drive backplane cover.

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Rear drive module
Removing the rear drive module

Prerequisites
1. If installed, remove the air shroud.
2. Remove the rear drives.
3. Disconnect all the cables from the rear drive module.
4. If installed, remove the expansion card riser
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the rear drive module or the liquid
cooling rear drive module.
2. Slide the rear drive module forward and then lift it away from the system.
NOTE: The procedure is the same for removing the rear drive module in liquid cooling module
configuration.

Figure 1. Removing the rear drive module

Installing the rear drive module

Steps
1. Align the rear drive module with the guide on the system board.
2. Lower the rear drive module and slide it to the backward till it clicks.
3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the rear drive module.
NOTE: The procedure to install the rear drive module is the same for liquid cooling module
configuration.

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 Figure 1. Installing the rear drive module

Next steps
1. If removed, install the expansion card riser
2. Connect all the cables to the rear drive module.
3. Install the rear drives.
4. If removed, replace the air shroud.
System memory
Removing a memory module

Prerequisites
1. Remove the air shroud.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered off. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory
socket that is not occupied. The memory module blanks compatible with R660 are DDR5 gray
color blanks. Remove the memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in
these sockets.

Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends
of the memory module socket to fully open.
3. Lift the memory module away from the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing a memory module

Installing a memory module

Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
2. If a memory module is installed in the socket, remove it.
NOTE: Ensure the socket ejector latches are fully open before installing the memory module.

3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module
socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory
module in the socket in only one orientation.

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends
of the memory module evenly.

4. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the ejectors firmly click into place. When the
memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align
with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.

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 Figure 1. Installing a memory module

Next steps
1. Replace the air shroud.
Processor and heat sink module
Removing the processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites
1. If installed, remove the air shroud.
NOTE: The heat sink and processor are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the processor heat sink module (PHM) to cool down before handling them.

Steps
1. Ensure all four anti-tilt wires are in the locked position (outward position), and then using a Torx
T30 screwdriver, loosen the captive nuts on the processor heat sink module (PHM) in the order
that is mentioned below:
a. Loosen the first nut three turns.
b. Loosen the nut diagonally opposite to the nut you loosened first.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
d. Return to the first nut and loosen it completely.
NOTE: Ensure that the anti-tilt wires on the PHM are in locked position when loosening the captive
nuts.

2. Set all the anti-tilt wires to unlocked position (inward position).

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 Figure 1. Removing the processor heat sink module

3. Lift the PHM from the system and set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.

Figure 2. Removing a heat sink

Removing the processor from the processor heat sink module

Prerequisites
WARNING: Remove the processor from processor and heat sink module (PHM) only if you are
replacing the processor or heat sink.

1. If installed, remove the air shroud.

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 2. Remove the processor and heat sink module (PHM) or the Direct Liquid Cooling module

CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error displayed during the
first instance of powering on the system after replacing the processor or system board. To fix this,
simply go to setup option to configure the system settings.

Steps
1. Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2. Using your thumb, lift the thermal interface material (TIM) break lever to release the processor
from the TIM and retaining clip.
3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip.
NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever.

Figure 1. Removing the processor

NOTE: Ensure to return the TIM break lever back to original position.

4. Using your thumb and index finger, first hold the retaining clip release tab at the pin 1 connector,
pull out the tip of the retaining clip release tab, and then lift the retaining clip partially from the
heat sink.
5. Repeat the procedure at the remaining three corners of the retaining clip.
6. After all the corners are released from the heat sink, lift the retaining clip from the pin 1 corner of
the heat sink.

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 Figure 2. Removing the retaining clip

Installing the processor

Steps
1. Place the processor in the processor tray.
NOTE: Ensure the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor.

2. Place the retaining clip on top of the processor in the processor tray aligning pin 1 indicator on
the processor.
NOTE: Ensure the pin 1 indicator on the retaining clip is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor before placing the retaining clip on the processor.

NOTE: Before you install the heat sink, ensure to place the processor and retaining clip in the tray.

Figure 1. Installing the retaining clip

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3. Align the processor with retaining clip, by using your fingers press the retaining clip on all the
four sides until it clicks into place.
NOTE: Ensure that the processor is securely latched to the retaining clip.

Figure 2. Press the retaining clip on the four sides

4. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a
clean lint-free cloth.
5. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin
spiral design on the bottom of the heat sink.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with
and contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you
use it.

Figure 3. Applying thermal grease

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6. For new heat sink, pull and remove the plastic cover from the base of heat sink.

Figure 4. Removing the cover

7. Place the heat sink on the processor and press the base of the heat sink until the retaining clip
locks onto the heat sink at all the four corners.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.

NOTE:
o Ensure latching features on retaining clip, and heat sink are aligned during assembly.
o Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
retaining clip before placing the heat sink onto the retaining clip.

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 Figure 5. Installing the heat sink onto the processor

Next steps
1. Replace the processor into a processor and heat sink module (PHM).
2. If removed, Replace the air shroud.
Installing the processor heat sink module

Steps
1. Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position on the heat sink (inward position).
2. Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board, and then place the processor heat
sink module (PHM) on the processor socket.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.

NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the
components.

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 Figure 1. Installing the processor heat sink

3. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position (outward position), and then using the Torx T30
screwdriver, tighten the nuts on the PHM:
a. In a random order, tighten the first nut three turns.
b. Tighten the nut diagonally opposite to the nut that you tighten first.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
d. Return to the first nut to tighten it completely.
e. Check all the nuts to ensure they are firmly secured.

Figure 2. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position and tightening the nuts

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 Next steps
1. If removed, replace the air shroud.
Removing the Direct Liquid Cooling module

Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screw driver, loosen the captive screw on the DLC ring holder.
2. Tilt the DLC ring holder to loosen the DLC tubes.
3. Disconnect the DLC leak detection cable from the LC RIO board.
4. Remove the DLC tubes from the clip and LC RIO board.
5. Slightly lift the DLC tubes surrounding the DIMM slots.
6. Ensure all four anti-tilt wires are in the locked position (outward position), and then using a Torx
T30 screwdriver, loosen the captive nuts on the DLC module in the order that is mentioned
below:
a. Loosen the first nut three turns.
b. Loosen the nut diagonally opposite to the nut you loosened first.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
d. Return to the first nut and loosen it completely.
NOTE: Ensure that the anti-tilt wires on the DLC module are in locked position when loosening the
captive nuts.

7. Set the anti-tilt wires on the DLC module to the unlock position and lift the DLC module from the
system.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Removing the DLC module

Removing the processor

Prerequisites
WARNING: Remove the processor from Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) module only if you are
replacing the processor or DLC module.

NOTE: Removing the processor from DLC module is the same as processor and heat sink module
(PHM).

1. Remove the air shroud.

2. Remove the Direct Liquid Cooling module.

CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error that is displayed during
the first instance of powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement
which is expected. To fix this, go to setup option to configure the system settings.

Steps
1. Place the DLC module with the processor side facing up.
2. Using your thumb, lift the thermal interface material (TIM) break lever to release the processor
from the TIM and retaining clip.
3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip.
NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever.

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 Figure 1. Lift up the TIM break lever

NOTE: Ensure to return the TIM break lever back to original position.

4. Using your thumb and index finger, first hold the retaining clip release tab at the pin 1 connector,
pull out the tip of the retaining clip release tab, and then lift the retaining clip partially from the
DLC module.
5. Repeat the procedure at the remaining three corners of the retaining clip.
6. After all the corners are released from the DLC module, lift the retaining clip from the pin 1
corner of the DLC module.

Figure 2. Removing the retaining clip

Installing the processor

Steps
1. Place the processor in the processor tray.

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NOTE: Ensure the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor.

2. Place the retaining clip on top of the processor in the processor tray aligning pin 1 indicator on
the processor.
NOTE: Ensure the pin 1 indicator on the retaining clip is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor before placing the retaining clip on the processor.

NOTE: Before you install the DLC module, ensure to place the processor and retaining clip in the
tray.

Figure 1. Installing the retaining clip

3. Align the processor with retaining clip, by using the fingers press the retaining clip on all the four
sides until it clicks into place.
NOTE: Ensure that the processor is securely latched to the retaining clip.

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 Figure 2. Press the retaining clip on the four sides

4. If you are using an existing DLC module, remove the thermal grease from the DLC module by
using a clean lint-free cloth.
5. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin
spiral design on the bottom of the DLC module.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with
and contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you
use it.

Figure 3. Applying thermal grease

6. For new DLC module, pull and remove the plastic cover from the base of DLC module.

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 Figure 4. Removing the cover

7. Place the DLC module on the processor and press the base of the DLC module until the
retaining clip locks onto the DLC module at all the four corners.
NOTE:
o Ensure latching features on retaining clip, and DLC module are aligned during assembly.
o Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the DLC module is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
retaining clip before placing the DLC module onto the retaining clip.

Figure 5. Installing the DLC module onto the processor

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 Next steps
1. Install the Direct Liquid Cooling module.
2. Install the air shroud.
Installing the Direct Liquid Cooling module

Steps
1. Align the DLC module with the standoff screws on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that the DLC tubes and liquid cooling leak detection cable are placed towards the
rear of the system.

2. Place the module on the processor slot and set all the anti-tilt wires to locked position (outward
position).
3. Route the DLC tubes to the front of the system and along the DIMM latches.
4. Using the Torx T30 screwdriver, tighten the captive nuts on the DLC module in the order below:
a. In a random order, tighten the first nut three turns.
b. Tighten the nut diagonally opposite to the nut that you tighten first.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
d. Return to the first nut to tighten it completely.
e. Check all the nuts to ensure they are firmly secured.
5. The tubes leading towards the rear of the chassis and the DLC leak detection cable are placed
in between the PSU 2 and the clip of rear I/O board (RIO).
NOTE: Leak detection cable must be placed first into the clip (underneath the cooling tubes), and
then place tube 2 and tube 1 into the clip to ensure that cable does not interfere with the PCIe
risers.

6. Route the rear end of the DLC tubes through the RIO board.
NOTE: Follow the number labels on the DLC tubes and ring holders (1,2).

7. Connect the DLC leak detection cable to the connector on RIO.

8. Align the rubber ring on the tubes with the ring holder.
9. Tilt the DLC ring holder and using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screw on the
DLC ring holder to secure it in place.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Installing the DLC module

Next steps
1. Install the expansion card riser .
2. Replace the air shroud.
Expansion cards and expansion card risers
Removing the expansion card risers

Prerequisites
1. Disconnect any cables that are connected to the expansion card.
Steps
1. For Riser 1, press the blue tab and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser
connector on the system board.

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 Figure 1. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 1)

2. For Riser 2 and Direct Liquid Cooling Riser 2, press the blue button on the riser, and holding the
touch points lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 2. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 2)

3. For Riser 3 and Direct Liquid Cooling Riser 3, press the blue button on the riser, and lift the
expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.

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 Figure 3. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 3)

4. For Riser 4, press the blue tab on the riser, and holding the touch point lift the expansion card
riser from the riser connector on the system board.

Figure 4. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 4)

Installing the expansion card risers

Steps
1. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the
guides on the system board.
2. Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card
riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.

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 Figure 1. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 1)

Figure 2. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 2)

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 Figure 3. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 3)

Figure 4. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 4)

Next steps
1. If required, re-connect the cables to the expansion card.
2. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser

Prerequisites
1. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
Steps
1. Pull and lift the expansion card retention latch lock to open.
NOTE: Pull the card holder before removing the card from the riser.

2. Hold the expansion card by the edges and pull the card until the card edge connector
disengages from the expansion card connector on the riser.

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NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser

Figure 2. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser

3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card
retention latch.

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 Figure 3. Installing the filler bracket

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser

Steps
1. Pull and lift up the expansion card retention latch lock to open.
2. If installed, remove the filler bracket.

Figure 1. Removing the filler bracket

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 3. Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector
on the riser.
4. Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully
seated.
5. Close the expansion card retention latch.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 2. Installing expansion card into the expansion card riser

Figure 3. Installing expansion card into the expansion card riser

NOTE: Push the card holder to hold the full length card in the riser.

Next steps

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 1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.
2. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing the A2 Blank from the expansion card riser

Prerequisites
1. If installed, remove the air shroud.
2. Remove the expansion card riser.
NOTE: A2 blank is installed on Riser1p

Steps
1. Pull the black slide holder to release the A2 blank from the expansion card installed in the
expansion card riser.
2. Push the circled tab and lift the A2 blank out from the expansion card riser.

Figure 1. Removing the A2 blank

Installing the A2 Blank on to the expansion card riser

Steps
1. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the A2 blank with the guides on the
expansion card riser.
2. Slide the A2 blank until it is firmly seated on the expansion card riser.
3. Push the black slide holder forward to secure the A2 blank to the expansion card riser.

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 Figure 1. Installing the A2 blank

Next steps
1. Replace the expansion card riser
2. If applicable, replace the air shroud.
Intrusion switch
Removing the intrusion switch module

Prerequisites
1. Remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the rear I/O board.
2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the screw on the intrusion switch module.
3. Slide the intrusion switch module out of the slot on the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the intrusion switch module

Installing the intrusion switch module

Steps
1. Align the guides on the intrusion switch module with the standoffs on the system.
2. Slide the intrusion switch module into the slot in the system until firmly seated.
3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screw on the intrusion switch module.
4. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the rear I/O board.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Installing the intrusion switch module

Next steps
1. Install the expansion card riser.
M.2 SSD module
Removing the M.2 NVMe SSD module

Prerequisites
1. Remove the BOSS-N1 module.
Steps
1. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw securing the M.2 NVMe
SSD module to the BOSS-N1 card.
2. Pull the M.2 NVMe SSD module to disconnect from the BOSS-N1 card connector.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Removing the M.2 NVMe SSD module

Installing the M.2 NVMe SSD module

Steps
1. Align the M.2 NVMe SSD module at an angle with the BOSS-N1 card connector.
2. Insert the M.2 NVMe SSD module until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 card connector.
3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 NVMe SSD module on the BOSS-N1 card with
the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.

Figure 1. Installing the M.2 NVMe SSD module

Next steps
1. Install the BOSS_N1 module.
Optional BOSS-N1 module
Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank

Steps
1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the BOSS-N1 module bay to the
chassis.
2. Remove the blank from the BOSS-N1 module bay.

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 Figure 1. Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank

Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank

Steps
1. Align the blank with the BOSS-N1 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place.
2. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, replace the screw to secure the BOSS-N1 module bay to the
chassis.

Figure 1. Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank

Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank

Steps
Press and pull the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank out from the BOSS-N1 module.

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 Figure 1. Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank

Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank

Steps
Align the blank with the BOSS-N1 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place.

Figure 1. Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank

Removing the BOSS-N1 module

Steps
1. Pull and lift the BOSS-N1 card carrier retention latch lock to open.
2. Slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier out.

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 Figure 1. Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier

3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2
NVMe SSD to the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
4. Slide the M.2 NVMe SSD out from the BOSS-N1 card carrier.

Figure 2. Removing the M.2 NVMe SSD

5. Press the metal clip to remove the BOSS-N1 signal cable from the system board.
6. Disconnect the BOSS-N1 power cable from the system board.
7. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screws that secures the BOSS-
N1 module .
8. Slide the BOSS-N1 module towards the front of the chassis and lift the module.

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 Figure 3. Removing the BOSS-N1 module

9. Press the metal clip to remove the BOSS-N1 signal cable from the BOSS-N1 module.
10. Remove the power cable from the BOSS-N1 module.

Figure 4. Removing the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable from the BOSS-N1 module

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

11. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the BOSS-
N1 cover on the BOSS-N1 controller card module. Slide the BOSS-N1 cover out from the BOSS-
N1 controller card module.

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 Figure 5. Removing the BOSS-N1 cover

Installing the BOSS-N1 module

Steps
1. Slide the BOSS-N1 cover on the BOSS-N1 controller card module. Using the Phillips #1
screwdriver, secure the BOSS-N1 cover on the BOSS-N1 controller card module with the M3 x
0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.

Figure 1. Installing the BOSS-N1 cover

2. Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cables to the connectors on the BOSS-N1 module.

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 Figure 2. Connecting the BOSS-N1 power and signal cables to the BOSS-N1 module

3. Align the BOSS-N1 module at an angle with the controller card module slot.
4. Insert the BOSS-N1 module and push the module horizontally towards the rear of the system
until firmly seated.
5. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the BOSS-N1 module with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm
screws.
6. Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable to the connectors on the system board.

Figure 3. Installing the BOSS-N1 module

7. Align the M.2 NVMe SSD at an angle with the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
8. Insert the M.2 NVMe SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 card carrier.

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 9. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 NVMe SSD on the BOSS-N1 card carrier with
the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.

Figure 4. Installing the M.2 NVMe SSD

10. Slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier into the BOSS-N1 module slot.
11. Close the BOSS-N1 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place.

Figure 5. Installing the BOSS-N1card carrier

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

System battery
Replacing the system battery

Prerequisites
1. If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from the expansion cards.
2. remove the expansion card riser.
Steps

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 1. To remove the battery:
a. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while
installing or removing a battery.

Figure 1. Removing the system battery

2. To install a new system battery:

a. Hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
b. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.

Figure 2. Installing the system battery

Next steps
1. install the expansion card riser.

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 2. If applicable, connect the cables to one or more expansion cards.
Optional OCP card
Removing the OCP card

Prerequisites
1. Remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Open the blue latch to unlock the OCP card.
2. Push the OCP card towards the rear end of the system to disconnect from the connector on the
system board and slide the OCP card out of the slot on the system.

Figure 1. Removing the OCP card

Installing the OCP card

Steps
1. Open the blue latch on the system board.
2. Slide the OCP card into the slot in the system.
3. Push until the OCP card is connected to the connector on the system board.
4. Close the latch to lock the OCP card to the system.

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 Figure 1. Installing the OCP card

Next steps
1. Install the expansion card riser
Optional internal USB card
Removing the optional internal USB card

Steps
1. Holding the blue tag, lift the internal USB card to disconnect from the connector on the system
board.
2. Remove the USB memory key from the internal USB card.

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 Figure 1. Removing the internal USB card

Installing the internal USB card

Steps
1. Connect the USB key to the internal USB card.
2. Align the internal USB card with the connector on the system board and press firmly until the
internal USB card is seated.

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 Figure 1. Installing the internal USB card

VGA module
Removing the VGA module

Prerequisites
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Remove the drive backplane cover.
3. If installed, remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the VGA cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw on the VGA module.
3. Slide the VGA module out of the system.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the VGA module

Installing the VGA module

Steps
1. Route the VGA cable through the slot on the front of the system and slide the VGA module into
the slot.
2. Align the hole on the module with the screw hole on the system.
3. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the VGA module to the system with the screw.
4. Connect the VGA cable from the connector on the system board
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Installing the VGA module

Next steps
1. Route the VGA cable, close the cable latch, and connect the VGA cable to the connector on the
system board.
2. If removed, replace the air shroud.
3. Install the drive backplane cover
4. If installed, install the front bezel.
Power supply unit

NOTE: For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to

https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Rack Servers > PowerEdgeR660 > Select This
Product > Documentation > Manuals and Documents > Cabling instructions for – 48 – 60 V DC
power supply.

Removing a power supply unit blank

Steps
Pull the blank out of the system.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, the PSU blank must be installed in the second PSU
bay in a non-redundant configuration. Remove the PSU blank only if you are installing a second
PSU.

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 Figure 1. Removing a power supply unit blank

Installing a power supply unit blank

Steps
Align the PSU blank with the PSU bay and push it into the PSU bay until it clicks into place.

Figure 1. Installing a power supply unit blank

Removing a power supply unit

Prerequisites
CAUTION: The system requires one power supply unit (PSU) for normal operation. On power-
redundant systems, remove and replace only one PSU at a time in a system that is powered on.

1. Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet and from the PSU you intend to remove.
2. Remove the cable from the strap on the PSU handle.
3. Unlatch and lift the optional cable management arm if it interferes with the PSU removal.
For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at
https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Steps
Press the release latch, and holding the PSU handle slide the PSU out of the PSU bay.

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 Figure 1. Removing a power supply unit

Installing a power supply unit

Steps
Slide the PSU into the PSU bay until the release latch snaps into place.

Figure 1. Installing a power supply unit

Next steps
1. If you have unlatched the cable management arm, relatch it. For information about the cable
management arm, see the system’s rack documentation at
https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
2. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.
CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to the PSU with the
strap.

NOTE: For certain premium configurations with high power consumption, system PSU might stay
with 2+0 mode only, 1+1 redundant mode is not available.

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 NOTE: While replacing the hot swappable PSU, after next server boot; the new PSU automatically
updates to the same firmware and configuration of the replaced one. For updating to the latest
firmware and changing the configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.

Optional serial COM port

Removing the serial COM port

Steps
1. Lift the expansion card riser and disconnect the serial COM port cable from the connector on the
rear I/O board.
2. Open the latch on the expansion card riser.
3. Slide the serial COM port out of the expansion card riser.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the serial COM port

4. If the serial COM port is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket.
5. Close the card retention latch.

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 Figure 2. Installing the filler bracket

Installing the serial COM port

Steps
1. If installed, remove the filler bracket from the expansion card riser (Riser 3).
NOTE: For more information about how to remove the filler bracket, see the Removing the
expansion card from the expansion card riser topic.

Figure 1. Removing the filler bracket

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 2. Slide the serial COM port into the expansion card riser.
3. Connect the serial COM port cable to the serial port.
4. Close the expansion card retention latch.
5. Connect the serial COM port cable to the connector on the rear I/O board.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 2. Installing the serial COM port

Next steps
1. Install the expansion card riser.
System board
Removing the system board

Prerequisites
CAUTION: If you are using the 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.

1. Remove the following components:

a. Air shroud or PCH shroud
NOTE: PCH shroud is installed on systems with no riser configuration.

b. Cooling fan modules

c. Processor and heat sink module
d. Memory modules
e. Expansion card riser
f. Internal USB card (if installed)
g. Side wall bracket
h. OCP card (if installed)
i. Power supply units (PSU)
j. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
Steps

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 1. Using the system board holder and plunger, slide the system board towards the front of the
system.
2. Lift the system board out of the chassis.

Figure 1. Removing the system board

Installing the system board

Steps
1. Holding the system board holder and plunger, lower the system board into the system.
2. Slide the system board towards the rear of the chassis until the connectors are firmly seated in
the slots.

Figure 1. Installing the system board

Next steps

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1. Replace the following components:
a. Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
NOTE: The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board.

b. Side wall bracket

c. Internal USB card (if installed)
d. Power supply units (PSU)
e. OCP card (if installed)
f. Processor heat sink module
g. Memory modules
h. Cooling fans
i. Air shroud or PCH shroud
NOTE: PCH shroud is installed on systems with no riser configuration.

2. Reconnect all cables to the system board.

3. Power on the system.
4. Choose the system cooling mode from the Cooling setting BIOS window as shown in the figure
below:

Figure 2. Cooling setting BIOS

o If the system does not have Liquid cooling parts and has air cooling parts, press N.
o If the system has Liquid cooling parts, press Y.
CAUTION:

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 ▪ If the user does not press any key in 15 seconds, the system continues the POST boot
sequence and operates in Air cooling mode. However, the cooling setting BIOS prompt
screen appears at every boot until the user sets the cooling mode.
▪ If the user accidently presses Y to enable Liquid cooling mode on an air cooling system,
iDRAC detects "Inlet fan temperature error". Contact Technical support to resolve this
issue.

5. If you are not using Easy Restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For
more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
6. 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). See the Restoring the
system by using the Easy Restore feature page. When the system board is booted for the first
time, it presents a screen with settings it can restore.
NOTE: If for any reason Easy Restore does not run, you must enter the service tag manually. See
the Update the Service Tag page. Other configuration issues are done manually, for instance
importing iDRAC License through iDRAC GUI.

7. Update the BIOS version.

NOTE:
o The RACADM command RACADM sslresetcfg is used to generate a new SSL
certificate with service tag providing the unique Common Name (CN). If the certificate is
not generated at time of service, inform the customer or technical support so they can
follow up.
o RACADM must be installed. If RACADM is not installed, download and install Dell iDRAC
tools for Microsoft Windows from Drivers and Downloads page for PowerEdgeR660. For
more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals > iDRAC9 >iDRAC9 (select latest available series)
>Select This Product > Documentation >Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9
RACADM CLI Guide.

8. Reenable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

9. Let the system boot.
NOTE: If this system board replacement is for an OEM-branded product, see the reference
material link below:
o Internal link:PowerEdge OEM Branding > Update the System Board for OEM Branding

NOTE: If this system board replacement is for a Dell-branded product with a Windows embedded
OS, do not exit manufacturing mode before you install the Dell Branded Embedded (DBE) Module.

NOTE: If you are unable to access the above link, log in to Oracle Knowledge first, then see
SLN294158.

NOTE: If this replacement is a non-OEM system board or if you have already installed the proper
Identity Module: At the prompt press <A> to turn off manufacturing mode. For more information
about manufacturing mode, see the Troubleshooting Manufacturing Mode section or consult Dell
technical support for further assistance.

Restoring the system using Easy Restore

The Easy Restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the
system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash

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 device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the service tag in the backup flash
device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.
About this task
Below is a list of options/steps available:

• Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y

• Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N
• Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10
NOTE: When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration
data.

• Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10
• To restore the system configuration data, press Y
• To use the default configuration settings, press N
•
NOTE: After the restore process is complete, system reboots.

Manually update the Service Tag

After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service
Tag, using System Setup.
About this task
If you know the system service tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the service tag.
Steps
1. Power on the system.
2. To enter the System Setup, press F2.
3. Click Service Tag Settings.
4. Enter the service tag.
NOTE: You can enter the service tag only when the Service Tag field is empty. Ensure that you
enter the correct service tag. Once the service tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed.
Incorrectly entered service tag will lead to system board replacement.

5. Click OK.
LOM card and rear I/O board
Removing the LOM card (optional) and rear I/O board

Prerequisites
1. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the liquid cooling rear I/O board and rear I/O board is the same.

Steps
1. Using a Phillips # 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM)
card and the rear I/O board to the system board.

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 2. Holding the edges, pull the LOM card or rear I/O board to disconnect from the connector on the
system board.

Figure 1. Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board

Installing the LOM card (optional) and rear I/O board

Steps
1. Align the connectors and slots on the LOM card or rear I/O board with the connector and
standoffs on the system board.
2. Press the LOM card or rear I/O board until firmly seated on the system board connector.
3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the LOM card or rear I/O board to the system board with
screws.

Figure 1. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board

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 Figure 2. Installing the LOM card and Liquid cooling rear I/O board

Next steps
1. Install the system board.
Control panel
Removing the right control panel

Prerequisites
1. Remove the drive backplane cover.
2. If installed, remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the right control panel cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Lift the latch, and slide the cable out of the clip.
NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove the right control panel from the system.

3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the right control panel to the
system.
4. Holding the cable, slide the right control panel out of the system.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Removing the right control panel

Installing the right control panel

Steps
1. Align and slide the right control panel in the slot on the system.
2. Route the right control panel cable through the side wall of the system. Close the cable latch and
slide the cable into the clip.
NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.

3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the right control panel to the
system.
4. Connect the right control panel cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Installing the right control panel

Next steps
1. Install the drive backplane cover.
2. If applicable, replace the air shroud.
Removing the left control panel

Prerequisites
1. Remove the drive backplane cover.
2. If installed, remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Lift the latch to release the control panel cable and slide the cable from the clip.
NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system.

3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the left control panel to the
system.
4. Hold the left control panel cable, and slide the left control panel out of the system.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Removing the left control panel

Installing the left control panel

Steps
1. Align and slide the left control panel in the slot on the system.
2. Route the left control panel cable through the side wall of the system and slide the cable into the
clip.
NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.

3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the left control panel to the
system.
4. Connect the left control panel cable to the connector on the system board and secure it using
cable latch.

Figure 1. Installing the left control panel

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 Next steps
1. Install the drive backplane cover.
2. If applicable, replace the air shroud.
Trusted Platform Module
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module

Removing the TPM

Steps

1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board. For more information, see system board
connectors.
2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with
the TPM module.
3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector.
4. Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release
it from the system board.
5. Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board.

Installing the TPM

Steps

1. To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
2. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the
system board.
3. Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
4. Replace the screw that secures the TPM to the system board.

Figure 1. Installing the TPM

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Initializing TPM for users

Steps
1. Initialize the TPM.
For more information, see Initializing the TPM for users.
2. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated.
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users

Steps
1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
3. From the TPM Security option, select On.
4. Save the settings.
5. Restart your system.

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Appendix 1: Cable routing

Figure 1. Configuration 0-: 8 x 2.5 inch (SAS4/SATA) (fPERC12)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 1. 8 x 2.5 inch (SAS4/SATA) (fPERC12) This table provides information on 8 x 2.5 inch
(SAS4/SATA) (fPERC12)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector)

4 BP_PWR_CTRL (backplane power FPERC_GF

connector)

5 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

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 Figure 2. Configuration 1-: 8 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC11)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 2. 8 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC11) This table provides information on 8 x 2.5 inch
(SAS/SATA) (fPERC11)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector)

4 BP_PWR_CTRL (backplane power FPERC_GF

connector)

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 Figure 3. Configuration 2: 8 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (fPERC12)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 3. 8 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (fPERC12) This table provides information on 8 x 2.5 inch (NVMe)
(fPERC12)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 BP_PWR_CTRL (backplane power FPERC_GF

connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

5 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

6 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

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 Figure 4. Configuration 3: 8 x 2.5 inch (NVMe RAID) (fPERC11- H755N)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 4. 8 x 2.5 inch (NVMe RAID) (fPERC11- H755N) This table provides information on 8 x 2.5 inch
(NVMe RAID) (fPERC11- H755N)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 BP_PWR_CTRL (backplane power FPERC_GF

connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

5 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

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 Figure 5. Configuration 4: 8 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (Min Config)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 5. 8 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (Min Config) This table provides information on 8 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (Min
Config)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal

board) connector)

3 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal

board) connector)

4 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal

board) connector)

5 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal

board) connector)

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 Figure 6. Configuration 5: 10 x2.5 (NVMe) + 2 x 2.5 (NVMe)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 6. 10 x2.5 (NVMe) + 2 x 2.5 (NVMe) This table provides information on 10 x2.5 (NVMe) + 2 x 2.5
(NVMe)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

board)

3 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

board)

4 SL5_CPU2_PB3 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

5 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

6 SL11_CPU1_PB7 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

board)

7 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) R_BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power

connector)

8 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA3 (backplane signal connector)

board)

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 Figure 7. Configuration 6: 10 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (2CPU)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 7. 10 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (2CPU) This table provides information on 10 x2.5 (NVMe) (2CPU)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal

board) connector)

3 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal

board) connector)

4 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal

board) connector)

5 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal

board) connector)

6 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA3 (backplane signal

board) connector)

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 Figure 8. Configuration 7: 10 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (1CPU)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 8. 10 x 2.5 inch (NVMe) (1CPU) This table provides information on 10 x2.5 (NVMe) (1CPU)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal

board) connector)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal

board) connector)

4 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal

board) connector)

5 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal

board) connector)

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 Figure 9. Configuration 8: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC12)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 9. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC12) This table provides
information on 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC12)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (front PERC BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) and

controller connector) R_BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (front PERC BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

5 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power R_BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

6 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

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 Figure 10. Configuration 9: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/ 4 Universal) (fPERC12)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 10. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/ 4 Universal) (fPERC12) This table provides information on 10 x
2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/ 4 Universal) (fPERC12)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

4 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

5 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA3 (backplane signal connector)

board)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

connector)

7 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

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 Figure 11. Configuration 10: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC 12)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 11. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC 12) This table provides information on 10 x 2.5 inch
(SAS/SATA) (fPERC 12)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (front PERC BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) and

controller connector) R_BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (fPERC BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

5 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

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 Figure 12. Configuration 11: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC11) (Min Config)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 12. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC11) (Min Config) This table provides information on 10 x
2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC11) (Min Config)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal

connector)

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 Figure 13. Configuration 12: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/ 4 Universal) (fPERC11)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 13. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/ 4 Universal) (fPERC11) This table provides information on 10 x
2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/ 4 Universal) (fPERC11)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (front PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal

connector) connector)

4 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal

board) connector)

5 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA3 (backplane signal

board) connector)

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 Figure 14. Configuration 13: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC12)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 14. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC12) This table provides information on 10 x 2.5 inch
(SAS/SATA) (fPERC12).

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (front PERC BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) and

controller connector) R_BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (fPERC BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

5 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

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 Figure 15. Configuration 14: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/4 Universal) (fPERC12)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 15. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/4 Universal) (fPERC12) This table provides information on 10 x
2.5 inch (SAS/SATA w/4 Universal) (fPERC12)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

4 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

5 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA3 (backplane signal connector)

board)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

connector)

7 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

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 Figure 16. Configuration 15: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC12)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 16. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC12) This table provides
information on 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC12)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

4 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

5 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) R_BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power

connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (front PERC controller R_BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal

connector) connector)

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 Figure 17. Configuration 16: 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC11)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 17. 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC11) This table provides
information on 10 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) + 2 x 2.5 inch (SAS/SATA) (fPERC11)

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) R_BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector)

4 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power R_BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

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 Figure 18. Configuration 17: No BP (0 configuration)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 18. No BP (0 configuration) This table provides information on No BP (0 configuration)

Order From To

1 LFT_CP (left control panel connector) Ear to handle (left control panel connector)

2 RGT_CP (right control panel connector) Ear to handle (right control panel connector)

3 J_INTRUSION_DET1 (intrusion switch connector)

4 J_FRONT_VIDEO (front video connector) VGA (video connector)

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 Figure 19. Configuration 18: BOSS-N1 cable

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 19. BOSS-N1 cable This table provides information on BOSS-N1 cable

Order From To

1 BOSS_PWR (BOSS-N1 power connector on BOSS_PWR (BOSS-N1 power connector on

system board) BOSS-N1 module)

2 SL12_PCH_PA6 (BOSS-N1 signal cable on CTRL_DST_PA1 (BOSS N1 signal cable on the

the system board) BOSS-N1 module)

Appendix 2: Troubleshooting Manufacturing Mode

The system should remain in manufacturing mode until all service has been completed. After the system
board has been replaced, the following message may be displayed upon boot:

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If you have already installed the proper Identity Module, at the prompt press A to turn off manufacturing
mode.
The following message indicates that manufacturing mode has been successfully cleared:

MANUFACTURING MODE will be cleared before the next boot.

System reboot required for normal operation.

Reboot the system and verify that the BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE detected message is not
displayed.

Appendix 3: System board jumpers and connectors

Figure 1. System board jumpers and connectors

Table 1. System board jumpers and connectors System board jumpers and connectors

Item Connector Description

1. Rear I/O connector Rear I/O connector

2. IO_RISER3 (CPU2) Riser 3

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3. B9, B1, B15, B7, B11, B3, B13, B5 DIMM for CPU 2 channels A, B, C, D

4 SL10_PCH_SA1 SATA Connector

5. IO_RISER2_A (CPU1) and IO_RISER2_B (CPU2) Riser 2

6. TPM TPM connector

7. OCP OCP NIC 3.0 connector

8. SL13_CPU1_PB7 PCIe connector 13

9. Battery Coin cell battery

10. LOM_Connector LOM connector

11. IDSDM/ Internal USB IDSDM/ Internal USB connector

12. SL11_CPU1_PB7 PCIe connector 11

13. IO_RISER1 (CPU1) Riser 1

14. SIG_PWR_0 Power connector 0 - use for BP only

15. BOSS_PWR BOSS card power

16. PUCK_PSU1 PSU1 PUCK Sideband Signal

17. SL12_PCH_PA6 PCIe connector 12

18. FRONT_VIDEO Front VGA connector

19. PWR1 PWR1

20. PSU PSU connector 1

21. CPU 1 Processor 1

22. A9, A1, A15, A7, A11, A3, A13, A5 DIMM for CPU 1 channels A, B, C, D

23. SL8_CPU1_PA4 PCIe connector 8

24. RGT_CP Right control panel connector

25. SIG_PWR_2 Power connector 2 - use for BP only

26. FAN_1U4 FAN 4 connector

27. SL7_CPU1_PB4 PCIe connector 7

28. SL4_CPU1_PB2 PCIe connector 4

29. FAN_1U3 FAN 3 connector

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30. SL3_CPU1_PA2 PCIe connector 3

31. SIG_PWR_1 Power connector 1 - use for BP only

32. SL6_CPU2_PA3 PCIe connector 6

33. SL5_CPU2_PB3 PCIe connector 5

34. FAN_1U2 FAN 2 connector

35. SL2_CPU2_PB1 PCIe connector 2

36. FAN_1U1 FAN 1 connector

37. SL1_CPU1_PA1 PCIe connector 1

38. PWRD_EN and NVRAM_CLR Jumper

39. LFT_CP Left control panel connector

40. A8, A16, A2, A10, A6, A14, A4, A12 DIMMs for CPU 1 channels H, G, F, E

41. CPU 2 Processor 2

42. B8, B16, B2, B10, B6, B14, B4, B12 DIMMs for CPU 2 channels H, G, F, E

43. PSU PSU connector 2

44. PWR2 PWR2

45. PUCK_PSU2 PSU 2 PUCK Sideband Signal

46. IO_RISER4 (CPU2) Riser 4

47. BAT_SIG Battery signal

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