Using the System Setup Utility (SSU).................................................................................

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When to Run the SSU ...............................................................................................

47

What You Need to Do................................................................................................

48

Running the SSU Remotely .......................................................................................

48

Creating SSU Diskettes .............................................................................................

48

Running the SSU .......................................................................................................

49

Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console ..............................................................................

49

DPC Console Modes of Operation.............................................................................

50

Running the DPC Console.........................................................................................

50

FRU and SDR Load Utility ..................................................................................................

51

What You Need to Do................................................................................................

51

How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility.....................................................................

51

Cleaning Up and Exiting ............................................................................................

53

Upgrading the BIOS ...........................................................................................................

53

Preparing for the Upgrade .........................................................................................

53

Upgrading the BIOS...................................................................................................

54

Recovering the BIOS .................................................................................................

55

Changing the BIOS Language ...................................................................................

55

Using the Firmware Update Utility ......................................................................................

56

Running the Firmware Update Utility .........................................................................

56

Part II: Service Technician’s Guide ...........................................................................

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3 Removing and Installing Baseboard Components..........................................

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Tools and Supplies Needed................................................................................................

59

Safety: Before You Work with the Baseboard....................................................................

59

Warnings and Cautions ......................................................................................................

59

Memory ..............................................................................................................................

61

Removing the Memory Module ..................................................................................

61

Installing the Memory Module ....................................................................................

62

Removing DIMMs ......................................................................................................

62

Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................................

62

Processors .........................................................................................................................

63

Removing a Processor ..............................................................................................

64

Installing a Processor ................................................................................................

65

Removing Processor Retention Mechanisms ............................................................

65

Installing Processor Retention Mechanisms ..............................................................

65

Installing Processor Handles .....................................................................................

65

Installing Processor Heatsinks ...................................................................................

66

Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs) ...................................................................................

66

Removing a VRM.......................................................................................................

67

Installing a VRM.........................................................................................................

67

Replacing the Backup Battery ............................................................................................

68

Add-in Boards.....................................................................................................................

69

Removing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board........................................

70

Installing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board..........................................

70

Removing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board .......................................

71

Installing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board .........................................

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