Installing the system board – Dell PowerEdge SC 430 User Manual

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If applicable, diskette data cable from the FLOPPY connector

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I/O panel cable from the FRONT PANEL connector

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5.25-inch device data cable from the IDE connector

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Processor cooling fan cable from the FAN_CPU connector

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Card cage cooling fan cable from the CARD CAGE COOLING FAN connector

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If applicable, SATA hard-drive data cable(s) from the SATA connector(s)

 

4.

Remove all expansion cards and any attached cables. See "

Removing an Expansion Card

" in "Installing System Options."


 

5.

Remove all memory modules. See "

Removing a Memory Module

" in "

Installing System Options

."

 

 

6.

Remove the processor. See "

Removing the Processor

" in "Installing System Options."


 

7.

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the eight system board mounting screws that secure the system board to the chassis. See

Figure 7

-4

.


 

8.

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two processor heat sink pivot mount screws and remove the pivot mount from the system board. See

Figure 7

-4

.

 

Figure 7-4. System Board Mounting Points

 

9.

Carefully route any loose cables away from the edges of the system board.

 

10.

Gently slide the system board toward the front of the system, then lift the system board up and out of the chassis.

 

11.

Place the system board tray on a flat, nonconductive surface.

 

Installing the System Board

 

1.

Lower the system board into the chassis, aligning the I/O ports on the system board with the I/O connector openings on the back panel of the chassis.

 

2.

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the eight screws on the system board that secure it to the chassis. See

Figure 7

-4

.


 

3.

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, attach the processor heat sink pivot mount to the system board.

 

4.

Install the processor. See "

Replacing the Processor

" in "Installing System Options."


 

5.

Install the memory modules in the same sockets from which they were removed. See "

Installing a Memory Module

" in "Installing System Options."


 

6.

Install the expansion cards and connect any cables. See "

Installing an Expansion Card

" in "Installing System Options."


 

NOTE:

Record the memory-module socket locations to ensure proper reinstallation of the memory modules.

CAUTION:

The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Allow sufficient time for the processor and heat sink to cool before handling.

NOTICE:

To prevent damaging the processor, do not pry the heat sink off of the processor.

NOTICE:

To prevent damaging the processor, clean the heat sink to remove any thermal grease and then apply fresh thermal grease to the processor

before installing the heat sink.

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