Gateway 910 Series, System Manual

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Replacing or Adding System Components
Replacing the system board
The system board is mounted on stand-offs that are attached to the system
board. The board is secured to the chassis by a single screw.
To remove the system board:
1
Restart the server and start the BIOS Setup utility by pressing F1 when
you are prompted to do so.
2 Write down the BIOS settings for each device, then from the Exit menu,
select
Exit Saving Changes
. For more information about the BIOS Setup
utility program, see “Using the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 57.
3
Observe the safety and ESD precautions in “Preventing static electricity
discharge” on page 15.
4 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord(s), modem cable (if
installed), and all external devices.
5 Remove the cover panel. (See “Removing the cover panel” on page 17.)
6 Remove all expansion cards from the system board. (See “Adding or
replacing expansion cards” on page 44.)
7 Remove the processor from the system board and place it in an antistatic
bag. (See “Replacing the processor” on page 40.)
8 Remove the memory from the system board and place it in an antistatic
bag. (See “Replacing or adding memory” on page 37.)
9 Disconnect all of the cables from the system board, including the power
cables from the power supply. Note their locations and orientations, then
move them carefully out of the way. (You will reconnect these cables after
you install the new system board.)
Important The server starts very quickly. If your monitor requires time
to warm up, you may not see the messages that are
displayed during startup. If you are having problems, you
may need to wait for the monitor to warm up, then restart
the server. If you are trying to enter Setup, press
F1
before
the monitor warms up.