Dell EMC DSS 9630 Regulatory Model: B11B Series Regulatory Type: B11B002
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Contents 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 7 System specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Front-panel features..............................................................................................................................................
System Setup................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Viewing System Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 24 System Setup details.................................................................................................................................................
Removing server board............................................................................................................................................. 78 Installing server board............................................................................................................................................... 80 Trusted platform module.................................................................................................................................................
Installing NVMe riser................................................................................................................................................227 NPDB............................................................................................................................................................................... 231 Removing NPDB..................................................................................................................................................
1 Overview The DSS 9630 server contains a one third-width chassis supporting the Intel® Xeon® Scalable platform. Each server supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. NOTE: The product at time delivery may differ from the following illustrations. Figure 1. DSS 9630 server Table 1. DSS 9630 features No. Item Description 1 Expansion port, slot 1 Supports x8 mezzanine expansion cards, connected to CPU 1. 2 CPU heat sink 1 Heat sink for CPU 1. 3 CPU 1 DIMMs Memory modules for CPU 1.
No. Item Description 12 Expansion port, slot 4 Supports x16 PCIe expansion risers, connected to CPU 1. 13 Expansion port, slot 3 Supports x8 OCP expansion cards, connected to CPU 1. Topics: • System specifications • Front-panel features • Diagnostic indicators • Locating your system service tag System specifications Figure 2. DSS 9630 dimensions Table 2. DSS 9630 dimensions Item Description Dimension (W x D x H) 174.3 mm x 930 mm x 47 mm (6.86 inch x 36.61 inch x 1.
Table 3. Front-panel features No. Item Description 1 Expansion port, slot 1 Supports x8 mezzanine expansion cards. Connected to CPU 1. 2 Expansion port, slot 4 Supports x16 PCIe cards. Connected to CPU 1. 3 Power button Press the power button to turn the server on or off. The indicator on the button indicates if the system is on or off. 4 LAN port Single 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 connector shared between 1G LAN and iDRAC management LAN. 5 DisplayPort Single mini DisplayPort connector.
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2 Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your system. To view the document that is listed in the documentation resources table: • From the Dell EMC support site: a Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in the table. b Click the required product or product version. NOTE: To locate the product name and model, see the front of your system. c • On the Product Support page, click Manuals & documents.
Task Document Location For information about iDRAC property database group and object descriptions, see the Attribute Registry Guide. For information about Intel QuickAssist Technology, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide. For information about earlier versions of the iDRAC Dell.com/idracmanuals documents. To identify the version of iDRAC available on your system, on the iDRAC web interface, click ? > About.
Task Document Location agents that monitor system components, see the Error Code Lookup. Fan Control Board firmware update and Set Chassis Type procedure For information about updating the Fan Control Board firmware and setting the chassis type to accommodate either PowerEdge C6320 or PowerEdge C6320p sleds in the PowerEdge C6300 enclosure, see the Fan Control Board firmware update and Set Chassis Type procedure section in this document. Dell.
3 Technical specifications The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Topics: • Processor specifications • System battery specifications • Expansion bus specifications • Memory specifications • Ports and connector specifications • Environmental specifications Processor specifications The system is based on the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family and offers dual processor sockets. System battery specifications The system supports a CR 2032 3.
NOTE: Maximum memory is processor dependent. Table 7. Memory specifications Memory module sockets Memory type Memory capacity Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Sixteen DIMM sockets RDIMM 512 GB 32 GB with dual processors (minimum one memory module per processor) 512 GB LRDIMM 2048 GB 64 GB with dual processors (minimum one memory module per processor) 1024 GB NOTE: Maximum available RAM is dependent on CPU SKU type.
Temperature specifications Table 9. Temperature specifications Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous operation (altitudes under 950 m / 3,117 ft) 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), avoiding direct sunlight Fresh air For information about fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature section. Maximum temperature gradient (operation and storage) 20°C/h (36°F/h) Relative humidity specifications Table 10.
Maximum altitude specifications Table 13. Maximum altitude specifications Maximum altitude Specifications Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft) Operating temperature de-rating specifications Table 14. Operating temperature de-rating specifications Operating temperature de-rating Specifications Up to 35°C (95°F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft).
Particulate contamination Specifications • Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity. NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments. Table 16. Gaseous contamination specifications Gaseous contamination Specifications Copper coupon corrosion rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985 Silver coupon corrosion rate <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported on the LCD panel and in the System Event Log. Expanded operating temperature restrictions • Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C (41°F). • The specified operating temperature is based on a maximum altitude of 950 m (3,116 ft). • PCIe Cards are not supported on slots 1, 2 and 3. • A maximum of six hard drives are supported on half width systems with a 165 W processor.
4 Initial system setup and configuration Setting up your system Perform the following steps to set up your system: 1 Unpack the system. 2 Remove the shipping screws from the sides of the system, before installing it in the rack. CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift the system by yourself to avoid potential injury. Do not apply uneven force to either end of the system to prevent the chassis from distorting or bending. Keep the system parallel to the ground when lifting and moving it.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your network infrastructure. NOTE: For static IP configuration, you must request for it at the time of purchase. This option is set to DHCP by Default. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces: Interfaces Document/Section iDRAC Settings utility Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.
For more information about drivers, documentation, and white papers on the Intel QAT, see https://01.org/intel-quickassist-technology. For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Steps 1 Go to Dell.com/support/home. 2 In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Service Tag or product ID box, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect Product to allow the system to automatically detect the Service Tag, or click View products, and navigate to your product. 3 Click Drivers & Downloads. The drivers that are applicable to your system are displayed. 4 Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
5 Pre-operating system management applications You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware.
System Setup details Table 21. System Setup Main Menu Option Description System BIOS Enables you to configure BIOS settings. iDRAC Settings Enables you to configure the iDRAC settings. The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
Table 22. System BIOS Settings Option Description System Information Specifies information about the system such as the system model name, BIOS version, and Service Tag. Memory Settings Specifies information and options related to the installed memory. Processor Settings Specifies information and options related to the processor such as speed and cache size. SATA Settings Specifies options to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.
Steps 1 Turn on, or restart your system. 2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4 On the System BIOS screen, click Boot Settings. Boot Settings details The Boot Settings screen details are explained as follows: Table 23.
Choosing system boot mode About this task System Setup enables you to specify one of the following boot modes for installing your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • UEFI (the default) boot mode, is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface. If you have configured your system to boot to UEFI mode, it replaces the system BIOS. NOTE: The system supports only BIOS boot mode. Steps 1 From the System Setup Main Menu, click Boot Settings, and select Boot Mode.
Steps 1 Turn on, or restart your system. 2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4 On the System BIOS screen, click Network Settings. Network Settings screen details The Network Settings screen details are explained as follows: Table 24.
Table 25. UEFI iSCSI Settings Option Description ISCSI Initiator Name Specifies the name of the iSCSI initiator (iqn format). ISCSI Device n (n = 1 to 4)ISCSI Device1 Enables or disables the iSCSI device. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is created for the iSCSI device automatically. System Security You can use the System Security screen to perform specific functions such as setting the system password, setup password and disabling the power button.
Option Description fields if the TPM Status field is set to either On with Pre-boot Measurements or On without Pre-boot Measurements. TPM Information Changes the operational state of the TPM. This option is set to No Change by default. TPM Status Specifies the TPM status. TPM Command Clears all the contents of the TPM. The TPM Clear option is set to No by default. CAUTION: Clearing the TPM results in the loss of all keys in the TPM. The loss of TPM keys may affect booting to the operating system.
Option Description Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings Configures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. Creating a system and setup password Prerequisite Ensure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features. For more information, see the Server board jumper settings section.
Deleting or changing system and setup password Prerequisite NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked. Steps 1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or restarting your system. 2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOSSystem Security. 3 On the System Security screen, ensure that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4 On the System BIOS screen, click System Information. System Information details The System Information screen details are explained as follows: Table 27. System Information Option Description System Model Name Specifies the system model name.
Memory Settings details The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows: Table 28. The Memory Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description System Memory Size Specifies the memory size in the system. System Memory Type Specifies the type of memory installed in the system. System Memory Speed Specifies the system memory speed. System Memory Voltage Specifies the system memory voltage. Video Memory Specifies the amount of video memory.
Viewing Processor Settings About this task To view the Processor Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1 Turn on, or restart your system. 2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4 On the System BIOS screen, click Processor Settings.
Option Description NOTE: This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors. X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled Turbo Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance. NOTE: Depending on the number of installed CPUs, there may be up to four processor listings. X2Apic Mode Displays the X2Apic Mode setting that is read only and permanently set to enabled.
Table 30. SATA Settings Option Description Embedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA option to be set to AHCI, or RAID modes. This option is set to AHCI by default. Security Freeze Lock Sends Security Freeze Lock command to the embedded SATA drives during POST. This option is applicable only for ATA and AHCI mode. Write Cache Enables or disables the command for the embedded SATA drives during POST. Port A Sets the drive type of the selected device.
Option Description For AHCI mode, BIOS support is always enabled. • • • Port F Model: Specifies the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type: Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity: Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Sets the drive type of the selected device. For the Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS support.
Integrated Devices You can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of all integrated devices including the video controller, integrated RAID controller, and the USB ports. Viewing Integrated Devices About this task To view the Integrated Devices screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1 Turn on, or restart your system.
Option Description is the only display capability in the system (that is, no add-in graphics card is installed), then the Embedded Video Controller is automatically used as the primary display even if the Embedded Video Controller setting is set to Disabled. SR-IOV Global Enable Enables or disables the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. This option is set to Disabled by default.
4 On the System BIOS screen, click Serial Communication. Serial Communication details The Serial Communication screen details are explained as follows: Table 32. Serial Communication Option Description Serial Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled, and the port address can be specified. This option is set to Auto by default. Enables the COM port or Console Redirection options.
System Profile Settings You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management. Viewing System Profile Settings About this task To view the System Profile Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1 Turn on, or restart your system.
Option Description C1E Enables or disables the processor to switch to a minimum performance state when it is idle. This option is set to Enabled by default. C States Enables or disables the processor to operate in all available power states. This option is set to Enabled by default. Write Data CRC Enables or disables the Write Data CRC. This option is set to Enabled by default. Collaborative CPU Performance Control Enables or disables the CPU power management option.
Viewing Miscellaneous Settings About this task To view the Miscellaneous Settings screen, perform the following steps: Steps 1 Turn on, or restart your system. 2 Press F2 immediately after you see the following message: F2 = System Setup NOTE: If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4 On the System BIOS screen, click Miscellaneous Settings.
Option Description Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access Enables or disables the Dell Wyse P25/P45 BIOS Access. This option is set to Enabled by default. Power Cycle Request Enables or disables the Power Cycle Request. This option is set to None by default. iDRAC Settings utility The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
Embedded system management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the lifecycle of the system. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system. NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
System Utilities System Utilities contains the following utilities that can be launched: • Launch Diagnostics • BIOS Update File Explorer • Reboot System PXE boot You can use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) option to boot and configure the networked systems, remotely. NOTE: To access the PXE boot option, boot the system and then press F12. The system scans and displays the active networked systems.
6 Installing and removing server components Safety instructions WARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself. WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover while the system is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Recommended tools You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures: • Key to the bezel lock The key is needed only if your system includes a bezel. • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Phillips #2 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver • Torx #T20 screwdriver • Torx #T30 screwdriver • Torx #T6, #T8, #T10, and #T15 screwdrivers • Wrist grounding strap You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit.
• Memory modules of different capacities can be mixed provided other memory population rules are followed. For example, 4 GB and 8 GB memory modules can be mixed. • In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each processor must be identical. For example, if you populate socket A1 for processor 1, then populate socket B1 for processor 2, and so on. • Mixing of more than two memory module capacities in a system is not supported.
Figure 5. Memory slot locations Table 36. Memory configuration specifications Processor Number of DIMMS Maximum system capacity Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features Dual processor 16 16 Single processor 8 8 Sample memory configurations The following tables show sample memory configurations for two and four processor configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines. NOTE: 1R, 2R, 4R, and 8R in the following tables indicate single, dual, quad, and octal rank DIMMs.
• DR: DDR4 required. • DRE: DDR4 required. But plugging in either one slot is allowed. Then the other 2 slots become DDR4 optional. • DO: DDR4 optional. • NR: NVDIMM required. • NO: NVDIMM optional. Removing memory module Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Installation and Service Manual 54 Figure 6.
Next steps 1 Install the new memory module. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing memory module Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. WARNING: Allow the memory modules to cool after you power off the system. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Installation andthe Service Manual 56 Figure 7.
Next steps 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 Press F2 to start System Setup, and check the System Memory setting. The System Memory value should reflect the newly installed memory. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets. 3 Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.
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3 In a sequential order, loosen the four screws securing the processor assembly. 4 Push the release latches to unlock the heat sink. 5 Remove the processor assembly and heat sink. Figure 9. Removing the heat sink Next steps 1 Separate the heat sink and the processor. 2 Remove the processor. 3 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Figure 10. Separating the processor and heat sink 3 Release the latches to unlock the processor from the carrier. Allow some time (approximately 30 seconds) for the heat sink to loosen from the processor. 4 Remove the processor. Figure 11. Separating the processor and carrier Next steps 1 Install the new processor. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing processor Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Dell Lifecycle Controller. 3 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the processor on the processor tray. Figure 12. Aligning the processor on the processor tray 2 Align the triangular cutout of the socket and the indent on processor carrier with the gold triangle identifying pin of the processor. 3 Press the processor carrier to make sure the processor carrier is locked on the processor. Figure 13.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Dell Lifecycle Controller. 4 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 5 Install the processor. Steps 1 Remove the TIM protective film from the heat sink.
Installation and Service Manual Installing and removing server components Align the marked corner on the heat sink with the correlating location on the processor carrier. Figure 14.
3 Press the heat sink to lock it on the processor carrier. Figure 15. Inserting the heat sink in a processor tray assembly 4 Once the heat sink locks onto the carrier, remove the heat sink and processor assembly from the processor tray. Figure 16. Removing the processor assembly from the processor tray 5 Align the processor assembly on the server board, until it is seated firmly in place. 6 In the marked order, tighten the retaining screws to secure the processor assembly.
Figure 17. Installing the processor assembly Table 39. Assembly material 7 Description Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) CPU HSK screw 2 12 ± 0.2 Install the air shroud between the heat sinks. Make sure the air shroud is locked in place. Figure 18. Installing the air shroud Next steps 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 2 While booting, press F2 to start the System Setup and ensure that the processor information matches the new system configuration.
Expansion card and riser An expansion card in the server is an add-on card that can be inserted into an expansion slot on the server board or riser card to add enhanced functionality to the system through the expansion bus. NOTE: A System Event Log (SEL) event is logged if an expansion card riser is unsupported or missing. It does not prevent your system from turning on and no BIOS POST message or F1/F2 pause is displayed.
Installing expansion card into slot 1 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Installing expansion card into slot 4 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
Installing expansion card into slot 6 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
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Next steps 1 Install the PCIe card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 While booting, press F2 to start the System Setup and ensure the battery is operating properly. 4 Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields. 5 Exit the System Setup. Installing system battery Prerequisites WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
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Next steps 1 Install the PCIe card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 While booting, press F2 to start the System Setup and ensure the battery is operating properly. 4 Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields. 5 Exit the System Setup. Hard drive For more information on hard drives, see the 512e and 4Kn Disk Formats whitepaper and 4K Sector HDD FAQ document at Dell.com/ dssmanuals.
Figure 21. Removing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly 3 Remove the screws securing the HDD to the carrier. 4 Remove the HDD from the carrier.
Figure 22. Removing the 2.
Next steps 1 Install a 2.5-inch HDD into a rear bay. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing 2.5-inch hard drive into the rear bay Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the HDD with the HDD carrier. Make sure the connectors are facing the front.
Figure 23. Installing the 2.
Table 41. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 4 (1 per HDD) 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the HDD assembly in the chassis. 4 Install the HDD assembly and slide it to seat properly. 5 Secure with the thumb screw. Figure 24. Installing the 2.5-inch HDD assembly Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
4 Remove the mezzanine card. 5 Remove the OCP card. 6 Remove the expansion riser on slot 5. 7 Remove memory modules. 8 Remove heat sinks and processors. Steps 1 Disconnect all cables from the server board. 2 Remove the securing screws from the server board. 3 Disconnect the cable clip rings. NOTE: The location of cable clips may differ depending on the models. Figure 25. Removing server board securing screws 4 Grasp the back of the server board and tilt upward.
Figure 26. Removing the server board Next steps 1 Install the server board. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing server board Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Remove the new server board from its antistatic bag and hold by the edges. 2 If removed, install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
Figure 27. Installing the server board 7 Secure the two marked locations with the provided shoulder screws. 8 Insert the cable clips in the marked location and secure with the provided screws. 9 Attach the remaining screws to secure the server board to the chassis. 10 Connect all cables to the server board. NOTE: The location of cable clips may differ depend on the models.
Figure 28. Securing the server board Table 42. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 7 6 ± 0.2 Special screw (A) 1 6 ± 0.2 11 Align the air duct with the standoffs on the chassis. 12 Press down the air duct. Make sure the air duct is fully seated on the chassis and locked with the standoffs.
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Next steps 1 Install heat sinks and processors. 2 Install memory modules. 3 Install the expansion riser to slot 5. 4 Install the OCP card. 5 Install the mezzanine card. 6 Install the PCIe card. 7 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Trusted platform module Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices.
Figure 30. Inserting the trust platform module 2 Flip down the TPM. Make sure it is secured on the server board.
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Next steps 1 Install the PCIe card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Initializing TPM for BitLocker users • For more information, see https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753140.aspx The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated. Initializing TPM for TXT users 1 While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup. 2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
Mini PERC battery Removing Mini PERC battery Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Disconnect the Mini PERC and PERC battery cables. 2 Press the release latch to release the Mini PERC battery. 3 Slide the Mini PERC battery out of the air shroud to remove.
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Next steps 1 Install the Mini PERC battery. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Mini PERC 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. For more information, see the safety information that shipped with your system. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
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3 Connect the PERC battery and Mini PERC cables. Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Supercap Removing Microsemi supercap Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Locate the supercap battery and disconnect the cable. Figure 34. Locating the supercap 2 Grasp the battery and lift it up to remove it from the holder.
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Next steps 1 Replace the Microsemi supercap battery. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Microsemi supercap Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Locate the place holder in the assigned location. The screw holes on the chassis and holder align when the holder is placed correctly. Figure 36.
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Table 43. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 3 Position the cable to allow access for front-side routing. 4 Insert the battery into the holder and gently press it down until it is secured.
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Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing Broadcom supercap Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Locate the supercap battery and disconnect the supercap cable. Figure 39. Locating the supercap 2 Grasp the one end of the battery and lift it up to remove it from the holder.
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Next steps 1 Replace the Broadcom supercap battery. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Broadcom supercap Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Locate the place holder in the assigned location. The screw holes on the chassis and holder align when the holder is placed correctly. Figure 41.
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Table 44. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 Screw 2 6 ± 0.2 3 Position the cable to allow access for front-side routing. 4 Insert the battery into the holder and gently press it down until it is secured.
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Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Mezzanine card and Mini PERC Removing mezzanine card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine card assembly. 2 Remove the mezzanine card assembly from the chassis.
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3 Remove the bridge board from the mezzanine card assembly.
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4 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. 5 Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the mezzanine card.
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Next steps 1 Install the mezzanine card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing mezzanine card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the holes on mezzanine card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover. 2 Secure the support bracket and slot cover with screws.
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Table 45. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the bridge board with the mezzanine card connector. 4 Install the bridge board.
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5 Align the mezzanine card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 6 Press the mezzanine card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 7 Secure the mezzanine card assembly with provided screws.
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Table 46. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing Mini PERC Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Remove the securing screws from the Mini PERC assembly. 2 Remove the Mini PERC assembly from the chassis.
Figure 51. Removing the bridge board from the Mini PERC assembly 4 Loosen the captive screws securing the Mini PERC cable and the Mini PERC card. 5 Remove the Mini PERC cable. 6 Grasp the ends of the Mini PERC card and remove it. Figure 52. Removing the Mini PERC cable and card 7 Remove the screws securing the riser board. 8 Remove the bezel and riser board from the mezzanine bracket.
Figure 53. Removing the bezel and riser board Next steps 1 Install the Mini PERC. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing Mini PERC Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the holes on riser board with the holes on mezzanine brackets. 2 Secure the mezzanine brackets with screws. 3 Align the bezel with the mezzanine bracket and install.
Figure 54. Installing the bezel and riser board Table 47. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 4 Align the Mini PERC on the riser board making sure the screw holes line up. 5 Install the Mini PERC card on the bezel and riser board. 6 Place the PERC cable over the Mini PERC connectors and install. 7 Secure the Mini PERC cable and the Mini PERC with the captive screws.
Figure 55. Assembling the Mini PERC card and cable on the bracket Table 48. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) FIX screw 2 6 ± 0.2 8 Align the bridge board with the riser board connector. 9 Install the bridge board. Figure 56. Installing the bridge board on the Mini PERC assembly 10 Turn the Mini PERC assembly over and align it with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board.
Figure 57. Installing the Mini PERC assembly Table 49. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. M.2 SSD Removing x8 PCIe M.2 card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Remove the securing screws from the PCIe M.2 assembly. 2 Remove the PCIe M.2 assembly from the chassis.
Installation and Service Manual 122 Figure 58. Removing the PCIe M.
3 Remove the bridge board from the PCIe M.2 assembly.
Installation and Service Manual 124 Figure 59.
4 Flip over the PCIe M.2 assembly. 5 Loosen the screw securing the PCIe M.2 card to the M.2 SSD board. 6 The M.2 SSD board pops up. Grasp the card and slide it out. Figure 60. Removing the M.2 SSD board 7 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. 8 Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the PCIe M.2 card.
Installation and Service Manual 126 Figure 61.
Next steps 1 Install the PCIe M.2 card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x8 PCIe M.2 card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the holes on the PCIe M.2 card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover. 2 Secure the support bracket and slot cover with screws.
Installation and Service Manual 128 Figure 62.
Table 50. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 3 Flip over the PCIe M.2 assembly. 4 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the PCIe M.2 card. 5 Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. 6 Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. 7 Secure the M.2 SSD board to the PCIe M.2 card with the captive screw. Figure 63. Installing the M.2 SSD board 8 Align the bridge board in the PCIe M.2 card connector.
Installation and Service Manual 130 Figure 64.
10 Align the PCIe M.2 assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 11 Press the PCIe M.2 assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 12 Secure the PCIe M.2 assembly with provided screws. Figure 65. Installing the PCIe M.2 assembly Table 51. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing x8 SATA M.
NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The covers also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. Figure 66. Removing the SATA M.2 assembly 3 Remove the bridge board from the SATA M.2 assembly.
Figure 67.
4 Flip over the SATA M.2 assembly. 5 Loosen the screw securing the SATA M.2 card and M.2 SSD board. 6 The M.2 SSD board pops up. Grasp the board and slide it out.
Figure 68. Removing the M.
7 Remove the securing screws from the mezzanine brackets. 8 Remove the support bracket and slot cover from the SATA M.2 card.
Figure 69.
Next steps 1 Install the SATA M.2 card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x8 SATA M.2 card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the holes on the SATA M.2 card with the holes on support bracket and slot cover. 2 Secure the support bracket and slot cover with screws.
Figure 70.
Table 52. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 3 Flip over the SATA M.2 assembly. 4 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the SATA M.2 card. 5 Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. 6 Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. 7 Secure the M.2 SSD board to the SATA M.2 card with the captive screw. Figure 71. Installing the M.2 SSD board 8 Align the bridge board in the SATA M.2 card connector.
Figure 72.
10 Align the SATA M.2 assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 11 Press the SATA M.2 assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 12 Secure the SATA M.2 assembly with provided screws.
Figure 73. Installing the SATA M.
Table 53. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing x16 PCIe M.2 card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Loosen the captive screw securing the PCIe M.2 card. 2 Unlock the hook from the PCIe M.2 card and remove the PCIe M.2 card form the server board.
Figure 74. Removing the PCIe M.
3 Remove the screw securing the PCIe M.2 card and M.2 SSD board. 4 Rotate the M.2 SSD board out and remove.
Figure 75. Removing the M.
5 Remove the securing screw from the PCIe M.2 card. 6 Remove the PCIe bracket from the PCIe M.2 card.
Figure 76.
Next steps 1 Install the PCIe M.2 card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x16 PCIe M.2 card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the PCIe bracket with the PCIe M.2 card. 2 Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws.
Figure 77.
Table 54. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the PCIe M.2 card. 4 Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. 5 Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. 6 Insert the screws and tighten to secure.
Figure 78. Installing the M.
Table 55. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M2 x 4.5 mm 2 2.4~2.7 7 Align the PCIe M.2 card with the connector on the server board. 8 Press the PCIe M.2 card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the PCIe M.2 card. 9 Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Figure 79. Installing the PCIe M.
Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing x16 SATA M.2 card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Loosen the captive screw securing the SATA M.2 card. 2 Unlock the hook from the SATA M.2 card and remove the SATA M.2 card form the server board. Figure 80. Removing the SATA M.2 card 3 Remove the screw securing the SATA M.2 card and M.2 SSD board.
Figure 81. Removing the M.2 SSD board 5 Remove the securing screw from the SATA M.2 card. 6 Remove the PCIe bracket from the SATA M.2 card.
Figure 82. Removing the PCIe bracket Next steps 1 Install the SATA M.2 card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing x16 SATA M.2 card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the PCIe bracket with the SATA M.2 card. 2 Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws.
Figure 83.
Table 56. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the M.2 SSD board with the protrusion in the SATA M.2 card. 4 Insert the M.2 SSD until it is fully seated in the connector. 5 Lower the M.2 SSD board and hold it in place. 6 Insert the screws and tighten to secure.
Figure 84. Installing the M.
Table 57. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M2 x 4.5 mm 2 2.4~2.7 7 Align the SATA M.2 card with the connector on the server board. 8 Press the SATA M.2 card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the SATA M.2 card. 9 Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Figure 85. Installing the SATA M.
Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. PCIe card Removing PCIe card Prerequisites 1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Remove the securing screws from the PCIe card assembly. 2 Remove the PCIe card assembly from the chassis.
Figure 86.
3 Remove the securing screw from the PCIe card assembly. 4 Remove the PCIe card from the riser board. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The covers also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Figure 87.
5 Remove the securing screws from the riser board. 6 Remove the riser board from the riser bracket.
Figure 88.
Next steps 1 Install the PCIe card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing PCIe card Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Remove the screws securing the riser bracket. 2 Remove the riser bracket from the chassis.
Figure 89.
Table 58. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 5 Align the PCIe card with the riser bracket and the riser board connector. 6 Insert the PCIe card in the connector on the riser board. 7 Secure the PCIe card with the provided screw. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Figure 90.
Table 59. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 8 Align the PCIe card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 9 Press the PCIe card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 10 Secure the PCIe card assembly with the provided screws.
Figure 91.
Table 60. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. OCP card Removing OCP card from slot 1 Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Figure 92.
3 Remove the bridge board from the OCP card assembly.
Figure 93.
4 Remove the securing screws from the OCP card. 5 Grasp the rearside of the OCP card and lift it up to clear the connector on the transfer board. Do not remove it completely. 6 Slide the OCP card out to allow the ports on the OCP card to clear the bracket. 7 Remove the OCP card.
Figure 94.
8 Remove the securing standoff screw from the transfer board. 9 Slide the transfer board to release it from the securing pin on the OCP bracket and remove it. Figure 95. Removing the transfer board Next steps 1 Install the OCP card into slot 1. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing OCP card into slot 1 Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Figure 96.
Table 61. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 4 Angle the OCP card over the OCP bracket and insert the ports in the slots on the bracket. 5 Align the connectors on the OCP card with the slot on the transfer board and lower the OCP card in place. Gently press it in place to seat it correctly. 6 Secure the OCP card with screws.
Figure 97.
Table 62. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 7 Align the bridge board with the transfer board connector. 8 Install the bridge board.
Figure 98.
9 Turn the OCP card assembly over and align it with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 10 Press the OCP card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 11 Secure the OCP card assembly with provided screws.
Figure 99.
Table 63. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 3 6 ± 0.2 Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Removing OCP card from slot 3 Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the mezzanine card. Steps 1 Remove the securing screws from the slot cover. 2 Remove the slot cover. Figure 100.
5 Pull the OCP card back to release the I/O ports from the chassis, and lift the OCP card out to remove. 1 2 Figure 101. Removing the OCP card Next steps 1 Install the OCP card. 2 Install the mezzanine card. 3 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing OCP card into slot 3 Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
2 1 Installation and Service Manual 192 Figure 102.
4 Align the slot cover with the chassis. 5 Secure the slot cover with the provided screws.
Installation and Service 194 Figure 103.
Table 64. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 Next steps 1 Install the mezzanine card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3M riser card Removing 3M riser card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. 3 Remove the mezzanine card. Steps 1 Remove the securing screws from the front 3M riser assembly.
Installation and Service Manual 196 Figure 104.
3 Remove the securing screws from the 3M riser card. 4 Remove the 3M riser card from the riser bracket.
Installation and Service Manual 198 Figure 105.
5 Loosen the captive screw securing the rear 3M riser card. 6 Unlock the hook from the rear 3M riser card and remove the rear 3M riser card form the server board.
Installation and Service Manual 200 Figure 106.
7 Remove the securing screws from the PCIe bracket. 8 Remove the rear 3M riser card from the PCIe bracket.
Installation and Service Manual 202 Figure 107.
Next steps 1 Install the 3M riser card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing 3M riser card Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Read and understand the cable routing plan in Cable routing overview. 3 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Installation and Service Manual 204 Figure 109.
Table 65. Assembly material 5 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 Align the front 3M riser assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the slot 4 connector on the server board. 6 Press the front 3M riser assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 7 Secure the front 3M riser assembly with the provided screws.
Installation and Service Manual 206 Figure 110.
Table 66. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 8 Align the PCIe bracket with the rear 3M riser card. 9 Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws.
Installation and Service Manual 208 Figure 111.
Table 67. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 10 Align the rear 3M riser card with the slot 5 connector on the server board. 11 Press the rear 3M riser card into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the rear 3M riser card. 12 Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Installation and Service 210 Figure 112.
Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. NPIO card Removing NPIO card from the rear bay Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Installation and Service Manual 212 Figure 113.
4 Remove the securing screw from the NPIO card assembly. 5 Remove the NPIO card from the riser board. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The covers also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Installation and Service Manual 214 Figure 114.
6 Remove the securing screws from the riser board. 7 Remove the riser board from the riser bracket.
Installation and Service Manual 216 Figure 115.
Next steps 1 Install the NPIO card. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. 3 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. Installing NPIO card in the rear bay Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Remove the screws securing the riser bracket. 2 Remove the riser bracket from the chassis.
Installation and Service Manual 218 Figure 116.
Table 68. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 5 Align the NPIO card with the riser bracket and the riser board connector. 6 Insert the NPIO card in the connector on the riser board. 7 Secure the NPIO card with the provided screw. NOTE: You must install an expansion card filler cover over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
Installation and Service Manual 220 Figure 117.
Table 69. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 8 Align the NPIO card assembly with the screw posts on the chassis and the connector on the server board. 9 Press the NPIO card assembly into the server board connector until it is fully seated. 10 Secure the NPIO card assembly with the provided screws.
Installation and Service Manual 222 Figure 118.
Table 70. Assembly material 11 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 2 6 ± 0.2 Connect the cables to the NPIO card assembly. Figure 119. Connecting the cables Next steps 1 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. 2 Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card. NVMe riser Removing NVMe riser Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Installation and Service Manual 224 Figure 120.
3 Remove the securing screw from the NVMe riser. 4 Remove the PCIe bracket from the NVMe riser.
Installation and Service Manual 226 Figure 121.
Next steps 1 Install the NVMe riser. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing NVMe riser Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Align the PCIe bracket with the NVMe riser. 2 Secure the PCIe bracket with the provided screws.
Installation and Service Manual 228 Figure 122.
Table 71. Assembly material Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) M3 screw 1 6 ± 0.2 3 Align the NVMe riser with the connector on the server board. 4 Press the NVMe riser into the server board connector until it is fully seated. Make sure the hook is locked the NVMe riser. 5 Tighten the captive screw on the PCIe bracket.
Installation and Service Manual 230 Figure 123.
Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. NPDB Removing NPDB Prerequisites 1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system. Steps 1 Disconnect all cables from the NPDB. 2 Remove the securing screw from the NPDB. 3 Lift the NPDB to remove from the chassis.
Installation and Service Manual 232 Figure 124.
Next steps 1 Install the NPDB. 2 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing NPDB Prerequisite Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. Steps 1 Align the screw holes on the NPDB to the screw posts on the chassis. 2 Lower the NPDB in place. 3 Secure the NPDB with the screws.
Installation and Service Manual 234 Figure 125.
Table 72. Assembly material 4 Description Quantity Torque (lbs/inch) #6-32 screw 4 6 ± 0.2 Connect all cables from the server to the NPDB. Figure 126. NPDB overview Next step 1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
7 Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
System diagnostic controls Table 73. System diagnostic controls Menu Description Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices. Results Displays the results of all tests that are run. System health Provides the current overview of the system performance. Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded.
8 Jumpers and connectors Figure 127. Jumpers and connectors Table 74. Jumpers and connectors description No. Description Location No.
No. Description Location No.
9 Troubleshooting your system Troubleshooting list Table 75.
10 Getting help Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues: 1 Go to Dell.
