Dell E26S Series owner manual

Steps

1.Unpack the new system board assembly.

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis.

2.Hold the touch points and lower the system board into the chassis.

3.Push the system board toward the back of the chassis until the board is seated correctly.

Next steps

1.Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For information on how to install TPM, Installing the Trusted Platform Module. For more information on TPM, see Trusted Platform Module.

2.Replace the following:

a.cable retention bracket

b.PCIe card holder

c.integrated storage controller card

d.internal USB key (if installed)

e.internal dual SD module

f.all expansion-card risers

g.heat sink(s)/heat-sink blank(s) and processors(s)/processor blank(s)

h.memory modules and memory module blanks

i.network daughter card

j.cooling-fan assembly

k.cooling shroud

l.power supply unit(s)

3.Reconnect all cables to the system board.

NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket.

4.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

5.Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at dell.com/esmmanuals.

6.Ensure that you:

a.Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the service tag. For more information, see Easy Restore.

b.If the service tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system service tag manually. For more information, see Entering the system service tag.

c.Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.

d.Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users or Re-enabling the TPM for Intel TXT users.

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