provides on a diskette or CD image. Make sure that you have the latest
firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.
3. Remove all PCI riser-card assemblies and adapters (see “Removing and
installing the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly” on page 82).
4. Remove the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly and then remove the base
(see “Removing and installing the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly” on
page 82).
5. Remove the microprocessor 2 and DIMM air baffles from the system board
(see “Removing and installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle” on page 47 and
“Removing and installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 48).
6. Remove all heat sinks and microprocessors, and set them aside on a
static-protective surface for reinstallation.
7. Remove the memory modules and set them aside on a static-protective
surface for reinstallation (see “Removing and installing a memory module
(DIMMs)” on page 58).
Note: Make a note of the location of each DIMM as you remove it, so that you
can later reinstall it in the same connector.
8. Remove IMM Premium from the system board and set it aside. You will have
to install IMM Premium on the new system board.
9. Disconnect all cables from the system board. Make a list of each cable as you
disconnect it; you can then use this as a checklist when you install the new
system board.
10. Remove the hot-swap fans (see “Removing and installing a hot-swap fan
assembly” on page 79).
11. Press the fan brackets release latches (one is to the left of fan 6 and one is to
the right of fan 1) inward toward the fans and rotate the fan assembly brackets
up toward the front of the server.
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