Owners Manual

this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can
access the encrypted data on your HDDs.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the motherboard. Once the TPM plug-in
module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific motherboard. Any attempt to remove an
installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be reinstalled or installed on
another motherboard.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions section in this document.
2. Complete the tasks listed in the Before working inside your system section in this document.
3. Remove the following:
a. Cooling shroud
b. Memory modules
c. Cooling fans
d. PSUs
e. All expansion-card risers and expansion cards
NOTE: The heat sink is hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Ensure that you do
not touch the heat sinks while removing the system board.
f. Heat sinks/heat-sink blanks and processors/processor blanks
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor pins when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that
you cover the processor socket with the processor protective cap.
g. Integrated storage controller card
h. Network daughter card
i. Internal dual SD module
j. Hot-swap HDDs
k. HDD backplane
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the mini SAS cable and connector, follow the correct procedure when
removing the mini SAS cable from the system board.
Steps
1. Disconnect the mini SAS cable from the system board.
a. Push the mini SAS cable connector to slide it further into the connector on the system board.
b. Press down, and hold the metal tab on the mini SAS cable connector.
c. Pull the mini SAS cable out of the connector on the system board.
2. Disconnect all other cables from the system board.
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from
the chassis.
3. Grasp the system-board holder, lift the blue release pin, slide the system board toward the front of the system, and lift the
system board out of the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
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