Installing the new system board and riser board – Dell PowerEdge 1850 User Manual

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Upgrading Your System Board and Riser Board

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Installing the New System Board and Riser Board

1

Unpack the new system board.

2

Carefully lower the system board into the chassis until the tabs on the chassis fit through the
corresponding slots in the system board.

3

Slide the system board towards the back of the chassis until the retention pin engages.

4

Replace the front-fan tray:

a

Place the front-fan tray over the three securing posts.

b

Slide the front-fan tray to the left until it locks into position.

5

Replace the front fans.

6

Raise the drive-bay retraction bar and rotate it toward the back of the chassis until it is
completely flush with the top of the drive cage. See Figure 1-3.

7

Replace the memory modules.

8

Replace the memory module cover.

9

Replace the processor(s).

10

If applicable, replace the RAC card.

11

If applicable, replace the RAID key.

12

Replace the back-fan tray and the back fans.

13

Replace the power supply(s).

14

Replace the riser board in the expansion-card cage with the new riser board. See "Upgrading
the Dell PowerEdge 2850 Expansion-Card Riser Board."

15

Reinstall the expansion-card-cage. See "Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage" in "Installing
System Options" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.

16

If applicable, reconnect the RAID battery cable to the riser board. See Figure 1-4.

17

Reinstall the cover.

18

If applicable, reattach the bezel.

Upgrading the Dell PowerEdge 2850 Expansion-Card Riser Board

1

If applicable, remove the RAID memory module from the expansion-card riser board.

2

Press both release tabs on the expansion-card guide and swing open the guide. See Figure 1-4.

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