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Installing the System Board
1Unpack the new system board.
2Remove the labels from the processor shield and affix them to the system identification panel on the front of the system. See Figure
3Holding the system board by its edges, lower the system board into the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components.
4Slightly lift up the front of the system board and maneuver the system board to the bottom of the chassis until it lays completely flat.
5Push the system board toward the back of the chassis until the board is in place.
6Tighten the ten screws to secure the system board to the chassis. See Figure
7Transfer the processor to the new system board. See "Removing the Processor" on page 91 and "Installing a Processor" on page 94.
8Replace all the memory modules and memory blanks. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 89.
9Connect the cables in the order listed below (see Figure
•SATA interface cable, if applicable
•Control panel interface cable
•Optical/tape drive power cable
•System board power cables
10Install all expansion cards. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 84.
11Replace the cooling fan. See "Installing the Cooling Fan" on page 96.
12Replace the heat sink. See "Installing a Processor" on page 94.
13Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 80.
14Replace the
15Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 60.