Owners Manual

2. Install the PCIe mezzanine card.

3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

Related References

Safety instructions on page 51

Related tasks

Before working inside your system on page 51

Replacing an SD card on page 76

Removing a PCIe mezzanine card on page 71

Removing the IDSDM card on page 78

After working inside your system on page 52

rSPI card (optional)

rSPI (restore Serial Peripheral Interface) is a SPI flash device to store information about the system Service Tag, system configuration, or

iDRAC license.

Removing the optional rSPI card

Prerequisites

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.

NOTE: You must remove the rSPI card to replace a faulty rSPI card or service other components inside the system.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.

2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

4. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws securing the rSPI card to the system board.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the rSPI card, hold the card only by its edges.

2. Lift the card away from the system.

Installing server module components