Introduction
Overview
This guide demonstrates how to replace the motherboard on an Open Compute V3 server. == Acronyms and Terms == * CPU - Central Processing Unit * DIMM - Dual In-line Memory Module * PCIe - Peripheral Component Interconnect Express * SATA - Serial ATA; a type of computer bus interface * SFP+ - Enhanced Small Form-factor Pluggable; a type of hot-plug transceiver
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The server can be powered off remotely or on the hardware itself.
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Remote Power Down: Login to the server to power it off.
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shutdown -h now;exit
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Hardware Power Down: Press and hold the power switch for at least three seconds, as annotated.
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Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the server.
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Press the tab on the end of the cable to release it.
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Disconnect the 10G SFP+ cable from the network interface controller.
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Use the pull-tab to disconnect the cable.
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Grasp the server as shown.
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Pull the retention plunger upwards.
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Begin sliding the server out of the rack.
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Counter the weight of the server, as shown.
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Completely remove the server from the rack.
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Install the new motherboard into the server chassis.
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Motherboard installation is opposite of the removal process.
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Install the DIMMs into their respective slots.
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When installing DIMMs, be aware of the orientation of the slot key. If the DIMM is not seating correctly, it is possible the DIMM needs to be rotated.
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Slide the server into the rack.
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The retention plunger does not need to be pulled upward during installation.
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The server is secure when the retention plunger snaps shut.
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Connect the 10G SFP+ cable into the network interface controller.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.