System board assembly, Removing the system board assembly – Dell PowerEdge R715 User Manual
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System Board Assembly
The system board assembly is divided into two boards, which are
interconnected by a high-speed connector.
• Processor board—It has the connectors for the memory modules, power
supplies, and processors.
• I/O board—It has the connectors for expansion-card risers and expansion
cards.
Removing the System Board Assembly
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
came with the product.
CAUTION:
If you are using the 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.
NOTE:
You can remove or replace the processor board without removing the I/O
board.
1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2 If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 78.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
5 Slide the front-chassis assembly away from the system.
6 Remove the cable clamp.
7 Remove the memory modules. See "Removing Memory Modules" on
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