General Information ........................................................................................................... 4-2
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 4-3
Equipment Log................................................................................................................... 4-5
Replacing CPU Modules.................................................................................................. 4-10
Removing a CPU Module ........................................................................................... 4-10
Installing a CPU Module............................................................................................. 4-12
Installing a Processor .................................................................................................. 4-14
Installing a VRM......................................................................................................... 4-19
Removing a VRM ....................................................................................................... 4-21
Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................ 4-23
Removing DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 4-25
Removing a PCI Module.................................................................................................. 4-28
Installing a PCI Module ................................................................................................... 4-38
Replacing a Power supply ................................................................................................ 4-47
Before You Begin ....................................................................................................... 4-51
Static Precautions........................................................................................................ 4-51
Preparation .................................................................................................................. 4-51
Problem Solving................................................................................................................. 5-2
Static Precautions ............................................................................................................... 5-2
Initial System Startup.................................................................................................... 5-3
Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 5-3
Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 5-4
Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 5-5
Diagnostic Procedures........................................................................................................ 5-6
Error Checking.............................................................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................. 5-6
Monitoring POST.................................................................................................. 5-7
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