Quick Start Manual

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Replacing the system board
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Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1 Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.
2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears
during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
3 Record the BIOS settings on your printout, then close the utility.
4 Turn off your server, then follow the instructions in “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 36. Make sure that you turn off the server,
then unplug the power cords and all other cables connected to the server.
5 Remove the top rear panel. For instructions, see “Removing the top rear
panel” on page 41.
6 Remove the inside panel. For instructions, see “Removing the inside panel”
on page 45.
7 Remove the air duct. For instructions, see “Replacing the air duct” on
page 91.
8 Remove the processor board. For instructions, see “Replacing the processor
board” on page 94.
9 Remove the memory board. For instructions, see “Installing memory” on
page 86.