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Installing memory modules

Installing memory modules

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must remove a memory module to upgrade a memory module or replace a faulty memory module.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the cooling shroud.

4.If installed, remove the memory module or the memory module blank.

Steps

1.Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

2.Press the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module.

3.Align the the memory module with the key on the socket and insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one direction.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module socket during installation, apply pressure at both ends of the memory module evenly. Do not apply pressure to the center of the memory module.

4.Press the memory module with your thumbs to lock the memory module into the socket.

NOTE: When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.

5.Repeat step 1 through step 4 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.

Next steps

1.Install the cooling shroud.

2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3.(Optional) Press <F2> to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting. The System Memory Size should reflect the installed memory

NOTE: If the System Memory Size is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.

4.Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.

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PCIe mezzanine card

The sled supports one x8 PCIe Gen3 mezzanine card. The PCIe card provides an interface between the sled and external storage devices.

NOTE: Ensure that the PCIe mezzanine card is set to Enabled in System Setup.

NOTE: The PCIe mezzanine card slot is available for use only when CPU2 is installed.

Removing the PCIe mezzanine card

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.If connected, disconnect all external storage devices.

4.If connected, disconnect all USB devices.

5.Remove the SSD cage.

6.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.To remove the SSD cage base cover:

a.Place the SSD cage upside down with the USB ports to your right.

b.Remove the screws securing the SSD cage base cover to the SSD cage.

c.Slide the SSD cage base cover back and lift the cover away from the SSD cage.

Figure 10. Removal of the SSD cage base cover

3.SSD cage base cover

2.To remove the PCIe mezzanine card:

a.Remove the screws securing the PCIe mezzanine card to the SSD cage.

b.Slide the mezzanine card back and lift the card away from the SSD cage.

c.Remove the PCIe mezzanine card bridge and keep it aside for future use.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, you must hold the card only by its edges.

Next steps

1.Install the PCIe mezzanine card.

2.Install the SSD cage.

3.If applicable, reconnect the disconnected storage devices.

4.If applicable, reconnect the disconnected USB devices.

5.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing the PCIe mezzanine card

Installing the PCIe mezzanine card

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.If connected, disconnect all external storage devices.

4.If connected, disconnect all USB devices.

5.Remove the SSD cage.

6.Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.

7.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.To install the PCIe mezzanine card:

a.Place the SSD cage upside down with the USB ports to your right.

b.Slide the PCIe mezzanine card on to the SSD cage.

c.Secure the card in place with the screws.

d.Install the PCIe mezzanine card bridge.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, you must hold the card only by its edges.

2.To install the SSD cage base cover :

a.Slide the SSD cage base cover into place.

b.Secure the SSD cage base cover to the SSD cage.

3.Align the guide slots on the SSD cage with the guide pins on the chassis.

4.Press down the SSD cage till the connectors on the SSD cage completely engage with the corresponding connectors on the system board.

Next steps

1.Install the SSD cage.

2.If applicable, reconnect the disconnected storage devices.

3.If applicable, reconnect the disconnected USB devices.

4.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Removing the PCIe mezzanine card

Removing an internal SD card

Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) card

The IDSDM card provides one SD card slot, one vFlash card slot and a shared USB interface for the embedded hypervisor. This card offers the following features:

???Single card operation ??? single card operation is supported, but without redundancy.

???Dual card operation ??? dual card operation is supported and can be configured with redundancy.

NOTE: When the Redundancy option is set to Mirror Mode in the Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup, the information is replicated from one SD card to another.

Removing an internal SD card

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Enter System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled.

NOTE: When an SD card failure occurs, on the next reboot, the system displays a message indicating the failure.

Steps

1.Locate the SD card slot on the internal dual SD module (IDSDM) card.

2.Press the card to release it from the slot and remove the card.

Figure 12. Replacing an internal SD card

Next steps

1.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

2.Enter System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled.

3.Check if the new SD card is functioning properly. If the problem persists, see Troubleshooting an internal SD card.

Installing an internal SD card

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.If applicable, remove the SD card.

NOTE: To use an SD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.

Steps

1.Locate the SD card connector on the internal dual SD module. Align the keyed end of the SD card into the slot and insert the card into the slot

NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.

2.Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.

Next steps

1.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

2.Enter System Setup and ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled.

3.Check if the new SD card is functioning properly. If the problem persists, see Troubleshooting an internal SD card.

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Removing the IDSDM card

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.If connected, disconnect all USB devices.

4.If installed, remove the SD card(s).

5.Remove the SSD cage.

6.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.Remove the screws securing the IDSDM card to the SSD cage.

2.Lift the IDSDM card till it disengages from the standoff and slide the IDSDM card away out of the SSD cage.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the IDSDM card, you must hold the card only by its edges.

5.IDSDM card

Next steps

1.Install the SSD cage.

2.Install the IDSDM card.

3.If applicable, install the SD cards.

4.Reconnect any disconnected USB devices.

5.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Removing an internal SD card

Installing the IDSDM card

Installing an internal SD card

Installing the IDSDM card

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must remove the IDSDM card to replace a faulty IDSDM card.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the SD card.

4.Disconnect any connected USB devices.

5.Remove the SSD cage.

6.Remove the IDSDM card.

7.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the IDSDM card, you must hold the card only by its edges.

Steps

1.Slide the IDSDM card into the slot on the SSD cage.

2.Align the IDSDM card with the standoff on the SSD cage and the USB port slots on the front panel.

3.Secure the IDSDM card to the SSD cage with the screws.

Next steps

1.Install the SSD cage.

2.If applicable, install the SD card(s).

3.If applicable, reconnect any disconnected USB devices.

4.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Removing an internal SD card

Removing the IDSDM card

Installing an internal SD card

SD vFlash card

You can use an SD vFlash card with your system. The card slot is located on the IDSDM card. You can remove and install the SD vFlash card

Replacing the SD vFlash card

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.If installed, remove the SD vFlash card from the card slot.

Steps

1.Insert the contact-pin end of the SD card into the card slot on the IDSDM card.

NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.

2.Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.

Figure 14. Replacing the SD vFlash card

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Installing the SD vFlash card

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

NOTE: To use an SD card with your system, ensure that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled in System Setup.

Steps

1.Locate the SD card connector on the internal dual SD module. Align the SD card appropriately and insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot.

NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.

2.Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.

Next steps

1.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

LAN on Motherboard (LOM) riser card

The LOM riser card installed in your system is an integrated network interface controller. You can remove and install the LOM riser card.

Removing the LOM riser card

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.Remove the two screws that secure the LOM riser card to the system board.

2.Lift the card from the system board.

Next steps

1.Install the LOM riser card.

2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing the LOM riser card

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must remove the LOM riser card to replace a faulty LOM riser card or service other components inside the system.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.Align the screw holes on the card with the standoffs on the system board.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the LOM riser card, you must hold the card only by its edges.

2.Press the card into place until the card connector fits into the corresponding connector on the system board.

3.Secure the card with the two screws.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Processors

Your system supports up to two Intel Haswell EP product family processors.

NOTE: The sled supports processors with the wattages listed below:

???Up to two 120 W processors are supported.

???A single 140 W processor is supported.

NOTE: Mixing processors of different wattages is not supported.

Use the following procedure when:

???Installing an additional processor.

???Replacing a processor.

Removing a heat sink

Prerequisites

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the cooling shroud.

4.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

WARNING: The heat sink will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it.

Steps

1.To remove a 120 W heat sink, perform the following steps.

a.Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

b.Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.

c.Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.

Figure 16. Removing and installing the 120 W heat sink

2.To remove a 140 W heat sink, perform the following steps.

a.Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink over CPU 1 to the system board. Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

b.Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.

c.Repeat the procedure for the remaining four screws.

Figure 17. Removing and installing the 140 W heat sink

Next steps

1.Remove the processor.

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Removing a processor

Prerequisites

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processor to cool before removing it.

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.If you are upgrading your system (from a single processor system to a dual processor system or a processor with a higher processor bin), download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/ support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.

NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using Lifecycle Controller.

4.Remove the cooling shroud.

5.Remove the heat sink.

6.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.Using a clean, lint-free cloth remove any thermal grease from the surface of the processor shield.

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

2.Position your thumb firmly over the socket-release lever 1 and lever 2 of the processor and release both the levers simultaneously from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab.

Figure 18. Processor shield opening and closing lever sequence

3.socket-release lever 2

3.Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the shield upward and out of the way.

4.Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.

Next steps

1.If you are removing the processor permanently, install the processor-and-DIMM blank.

2.Install a new processor.

3.Install the heat sink.

4.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing a processor-and-DIMM blank

Removing a heat sink

Installing a processor

Removing a processor-and-DIMM blank

Installing a processor

Prerequisites

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.If you are upgrading your system (from a single processor system to a dual processor system or a processor with a higher processor bin) download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/ support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.

NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using Lifecycle Controller.

4.Remove the processor blank.

5.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU 1.

Steps

1.Unpack the new processor.

2.Locate the processor socket.

3.If installed, remove the socket protective cap.

4.Unlatch and rotate the socket-release levers 90 degrees upward and ensure that the socket-release lever is fully open.

5.Hold the tab on the processor shield and lift the shield and move it out of the way.

NOTE: It is recommended that you install/remove the socket protective cap from the processor shield with the processor shield in the open position.

6.If installed, remove the socket protective cap from the processor shield. To remove the socket protective cap, push the cap from the inside of the processor shield and move it away from the socket pins.

CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Be careful not to damage the pins in the socket.

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

7.Install the processor in the socket:

a.Identify the pin-1 corner of the processor by locating the tiny gold triangle on one corner of the processor. Place this corner in the same corner of the ZIF socket identified by a corresponding triangle on the system board.

b.Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the system board.

c.Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys.

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

The sled uses a ZIF processor socket. Do not use force while installing the processor in the socket

d.Close the processor shield.

e.Rotate the socket-release lever 1 and lever 2 simultaneously until they are locked into position.

Next steps

NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

1.Install the heat sink.

2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Prerequisites

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Install the processor.

4.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU 1.

Steps

1.If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.

2.Using the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit, apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor as shown in the figure.

CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.

Figure 20. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor

3.thermal grease syringe

3.Place the heat sink on the processor.

4.Tighten one of the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.

5.Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the first screw you tightened.

NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. To prevent over-tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt. The screw tension should be no more than 6 in-lb (6.9 cm-kg).

6.Repeat the procedure for the remaining screws.

Next steps

1.Install the cooling shroud.

2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3.While booting, press <F2> to enter System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration.

4.Run system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.

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Processor-and-DIMM blank

The processor-and-DIMM blank supplied with your system aids in directing airflow over the unused processor sockets and DIMM slots.

CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor-and-DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor-and-DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.

Removing a processor-and-DIMM blank

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the cooling shroud.

Steps

1.Press the DIMM latches to unlock the processor-and-DIMM blank.

2.Hold the processor-and-DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.

Figure 21. Removing and installing a processor-and-DIMM blank

Next steps

1.Install the processor.

2.Install the heat sink.

3.Install the cooling shroud.

4.If you are removing a processor permanently, install the processor-and-DIMM blank.

5.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing a processor-and-DIMM blank

Installing a processor-and-DIMM blank

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must remove the processor-and-DIMM blank when using a dual processor configuration or to service other components inside the system.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the cooling shroud.

Steps

1.Align the standoffs on the processor-and-DIMM blank with the heat sink retention screws on the system board.

2.Press the processor-and-DIMM blank onto the system until it engages with the DIMM sockets on the system board.

Next steps

1.Ensure that you install a processor-and-DIMM blank when you have removed a processor permanently.

2.Install the cooling shroud.

3.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Solid State Drives (SSD)

The PowerEdge FC430 supports one or two 1.8 inch uSATA SSDs. The SSDs are supplied in special hot swap drive carriers that fit in the drive bays and these drives connect to the system board through the SSD backplane board.

SSD installation guidelines

In a dual SSD bay sled that has a single SSD installed, an SSD blank must be installed in the vacant drive bay to maintain proper airflow.

Shutdown procedure for servicing an SSD

NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the sled must be powered down to service an SSD.

If you need to service an SSD, turn off the sled and before removing the SSD wait for 30 seconds after the sled???s indicator turns off. Otherwise, the SSD may not be recognized after it is reinstalled and the sled is powered on again.

Removing an SSD from an SSD carrier

Prerequisites

1.Remove the SSD carrier out of the sled.

2.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

Steps

Pull the rails on the side of the carrier and lift the SSD out of the carrier.

Figure 22. Removing and installing an SSD in an SSD carrier

Next steps

1.Install an SSD in the SSD carrier.

2.Install the SSD carrier into the sled.

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Installing an SSD into an SSD carrier

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must remove the SSD from an SSD carrier to replace a faulty SSD from an SSD carrier.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Remove the SSD carrier out of the sled.

3.Remove the SSD from the SSD carrier.

Steps

Insert the SSD into the SSD carrier with the connector end of the SSD toward the back of the carrier. When aligned correctly, the back of the SSD is flush with the back of the SSD carrier.

Next steps

Install the SSD carrier into the sled.

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Removing an SSD from an SSD carrier

Removing an SSD carrier

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Take the SSD offline and wait until the SSD indicator LEDs on the carrier are off.

NOTE: When all indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal. See your operating system documentation for more information on taking the SSD offline.

NOTE: All operating systems do not support hot-swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

Steps

1.Press the release button to open the SSD carrier handle.

2.Slide the SSD carrier out until it is free of the SSD slot.

Figure 23. Removing and installing an SSD

3.SSD carrier handle

Next steps

1.If you are removing an SSD permanently, install the SSD blank. If you are installing a new SSD, see Installing an SSD carrier.

2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing an SSD into an SSD carrier

Prerequisites

CAUTION: When a replacement hot swappable SSD is installed and the sled is powered on, the SSD automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement SSD is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement SSD is immediately lost after the SSD is installed.

NOTE: You must remove an SSD to upgrade an SSD or replace a faulty SSD.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Remove the SSD blank.

3.Install the SSD in the SSD carrier.

NOTE: All operating systems do not support hot swappable drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

Steps

1.Press the release button to open the SSD carrier handle.

2.Slide the SSD carrier into the drive bay and push it until the handle makes contact with the sled.

3.Rotate the carrier handle to the closed position while pushing the carrier into the slot until it locks into place.

The status LED indicator displays a steady green light if the drive is installed correctly. The drive carrier LED green indicator flashes as the drive rebuilds.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Removing an SSD blank

Removing an SSD blank

Prerequisites

CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty SSD slots must have a SSD blank installed.

Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

Steps

Press the release latch and slide the SSD blank out of the SSD slot.

Figure 24. Removing and installing an SSD blank

Next steps

Install the SSD

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Installing an SSD blank

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Remove an SSD.

Steps

Insert the SSD blank into the SSD slot until the release latch clicks into place.

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Removing the SSD cage

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the SSD(s).

4.Disconnect all connected USB devices.

5.Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.Remove the four screws securing the SSD cage to the chassis.

2.Holding the SSD cage by its edges, lift it away from the sled.

5.guide pin (4)

Next steps

1.Install the SSD cage.

2.Install the SSD(s).

3.Reconnect the USB devices.

4.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing the SSD backplane

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must remove the SSD cage to replace a faulty SSD cage or service other components inside the system.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.Align the slots on the sides of the SSD cage with the guide pins on the chassis.

2.Push the SSD cage into the chassis until the screw holes on the chassis are aligned with the holes on the SSD cage..

3.Slide the SSD cage into the chassis till the IDSDM card connector engages completely with the connector on the system board.

4.Secure the SSD cage to the chassis with the screws.

Next steps

1.Install the SSD backplane.

2.Install the SSDs.

3.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Configuring the boot drive

The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup.

Solid State Drive (SSD) backplane

The SSD backplane of your system allows you to use hot-swappable SSDs. You can remove and install the SSD backplane.

Removing the SSD backplane

Prerequisites

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SSDs and the SSD backplane, you must remove the SSD carriers from the sled before removing the SSD backplane.

CAUTION: You must note the bay number of each SSD and temporarily label them before removal so that you can reinstall them into their original bays.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the SSD carrier(s).

4.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.Loosen the two captive screws on the backplane touch points that secure the SSD backplane to the SSD cage.

2.Holding the backplane at the touch points, lift the SSD backplane till it disengages from the connector on the system board.

3.Lift the backplane away from the SSD cage.

5.SSD cage

Next steps

1.Install the SSD backplane.

2.Install the SSD carrier(s).

3.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Installing the SSD backplane

Removing the SSD backplane

Installing the SSD backplane

Prerequisites

NOTE: You must remove the SSD backplane to replace a faulty SSD backplane.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the SSD backplane.

4.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

1.Align the screws on the SSD backplane with the screw holes on the SSD cage.

2.Press the SSD backplane into place until the retention screws on the SSD backplane engage with the screw holes on the SSD cage.

3.Ensure that the backplane connector is seated firmly in the socket on the system board and tighten the two captive screws to secure the backplane to the SSD cage.

Next steps

1.Install the SSD carriers into their original bays.

2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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NVRAM backup battery

The NVRAM backup battery installed in your system helps to retain the BIOS settings and configurations even if the power is switched off.

Replacing the NVRAM backup battery

Prerequisites

WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See the safety instructions that came with your system for additional information.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the cooling shroud.

Steps

1.Locate the system battery.

2.Hold the battery and pull it toward the positive side of the battery till the battery disengages from the connector.

3.Lift the battery up and away from the system.

4.To install a new system battery, hold the battery with the "+" sign facing the positive side of the battery connector.

5.Place the battery straight down into the connector and push the positive side of the battery till the battery snaps into place.

Figure 27. Replacing the NVRAM backup battery

Next steps

1.Install the cooling shroud.

2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

3.Enter System Setup to confirm that the battery is operating properly.

4.Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup's Time and Date fields.

5.Exit System Setup.

6.To test the freshly installed battery, leave the sled disconnected for at least an hour.

7.Reconnect the sled after an hour has passed.

8.Enter System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help.

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Removing the system board

System board

Removing the system board

Prerequisites

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

CAUTION: If you are using Trusted Program Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace 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 hard drives.

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 re-installed or installed on another motherboard.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the following components:

???Processor(s) and heat sink(s)

???Memory modules

???Cooling shroud

???SSD carriers

???SSD backplane

???SSD cage

???PCIe mezzanine card

???LOM riser card

4.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver, along with the 4 mm and 5 mm Hex nut drivers ready.

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.

CAUTION: You must temporarily label the SSD before removal so that you can replace them in their original bays.

WARNING: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components.

Steps

1.Remove the screws on the system board that secure the system board to the chassis.

2.By holding the system board handle, lift the system board away from the chassis.

Installing the system board

Prerequisites

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

NOTE: You must remove the system board to replace a faulty system board.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the system board.

4.Unpack the new system board assembly.

5.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver, the 4 mm and 5 mm Hex nut drivers ready.

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the chassis.

Steps

1.Align the system board with the standoffs on the chassis.

2.Secure the system board to the chassis with the screws.

Next steps

1.Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For information on how to install TPM, see Installing the Trusted Platform Module .For information on TPM, see Trusted Platform Module.

2.Install the following components:

???LOM riser card

???PCIe mezzanine card

???SSD cage

???SSD backplane

???SSD carriers

NOTE: Ensure that you reinstall the SSD carriers into their original bays.

???Cooling shroud

???Memory modules

???Processor(s) and heat sink(s)

3.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

NOTE: If you are not installing the sled in the enclosure, install the I/O connector cover.

4.Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. See the iDRAC8 User's Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

5.Ensure that you:

a.Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore.

b.If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system Service Tag manually. For more information, see Entering the system Service Tag using System Setup.

c.Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.

d.Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For more information, see Re-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users or Re-enabling the TPM for TXT users.

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Installing the LOM riser card

Installing the PCIe mezzanine card

Installing the SSD backplane

Installing a processor