Installation and Service Manual

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Next steps
1. If applicable, connect the internal cables to the expansion card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
NOTE: While replacing faulty storage controller, FC, or NIC card with the same type of card, after you power on the
system; the new card automatically updates to the same firmware and configuration of the faulty one. For updating to
the latest firmware and changing the configuration, see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://www.dell.com/
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CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated
and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the
system warranty.
Optional BOSS S1 card
Removing the M.2 SSD module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the BOSS S1 card.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS S1 card is similar to removing an expansion card.
Steps
1. Using the Phillips 1 screwdriver, remove the screw securing the M.2 SSD module to the BOSS S1 card.
2. Pull the M.2 SSD module to disconnect from the BOSS S1 card connector.
Figure 41. Removing the M.2 SSD module
Next steps
Replace the M.2 SSD module.
Installing and removing system components
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