3Removing and Installing Baseboard Components

Tools and Supplies Needed

∙Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#1 and #2 bit).

∙Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver with a long blade (#1 and #2 bit).

∙Jumper removal tool or needle-nosed pliers.

∙Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended).

∙Pen or pencil.

∙Equipment log: as you integrate new parts into the system, add information about them to your equipment log (page 113.) Record the model and serial number of the system, all installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to the system. You will need this information when running the SSU.

Safety: Before You Work with the Baseboard

Before working with the baseboard, provide some electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground of the system—any unpainted metal surface. Turn off the system by using the power on/off switch on the front panel AND unplug all AC power cords.

✏NOTE

Hot-Plug PCI add-in boards: If you are only removing and/or installing

Hot-Plug PCI add-in board, you do not need to turn off the system.

Warnings and Cautions

These warnings and cautions apply whenever you work with the SKA4 baseboard. Only a technically qualified person should integrate and configure the system.

✏NOTE

Hot-Plug PCI add-in boards: If you are only removing and/or installing Hot-Plug PCI add-in boards, you do not need to turn off the system and the warnings pertaining to turning off the system do not apply.

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