Intel Compute Module MFS2600KI User manual

Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI
User Guide
A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel® identified Subassemblies/Products
Order Number: G61028-001

Disclaimer
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Safety Information
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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions.
See also Intel®Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Intel®Server
Deployment Toolkit 3.0 CD and/or at
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warnund Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine
der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu Intel®-
Serverplatinen und Servergehäusen auf der Intel®Server Deployment Toolkit 3.0 CD oder unter
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
Consignes de sécurité
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce document
avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel®Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety
Information sur le Intel®Server Deployment Toolkit 3.0 CD ou bien rendez-vous sur le site
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de realizar
cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel®Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information en
el Intel®Server Deployment Toolkit 3.0 CD y/o en
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
重要安全指导
在执行任何指令之前，请阅读本文档中的所有注意事项及安全声明。和/或
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm 上的 Intel®Server Boards
and Server Chassis Safety Information（《Intel®服务器主板与服务器机箱安全信息》）。

Warnings
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Warnings
Heed safety instructions: Before working with your server product, whether
you are using this guide or any other resource as a reference, pay close
attention to the safety instructions. You must adhere to the assembly
instructions in this guide to ensure and maintain compliance with existing
product certifications and approvals. Use only the described, regulated
components specified in this guide. Use of other products/components will
void the UL listing and other regulatory approvals of the product and will
most likely result in noncompliance with product regulations in the region(s)
in which the product is sold.
System power on/off: The power button DOES NOT turn off the system AC
power. To remove power from the system, you must unplug the AC power
cord from the wall outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before
you open the chassis, add, or remove any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous electrical conditions
may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the
server and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications systems, networks,
and modems attached to the server before opening it. Otherwise, personal
injury or equipment damage can result.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can damage disk
drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all
procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available,
provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to
chassis groundany unpainted metal surfaceon your server when
handling parts.
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can be
extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After removing
a board from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the board
component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a conductive foam
pad if available but not the board wrapper. Do not slide board over any
surface.
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased
conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on
top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed
pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle
nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of the
jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can
damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with
the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not
squeeze, the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may
bend or break the pins on the board.

Preface
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Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI.
This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading,
and repairing this compute module. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the
compute module, a list of accessories or other components you may need, troubleshooting
information, and instructions on how to add and replace components on the Intel®Compute Module
MFS2600KI. For the latest revision of this manual, go to http://www.intel.com/support.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI. In this chapter,
you will find a list of the server system features, and figures of the system and components to help
you identify your system components and their locations.
Chapter 2 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Use this chapter for step-by-
step instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components such as the processors,
memory DIMMs, and other components.
Chapter 3 provides information regarding the BIOS Setup Utility and how to update the compute
module BIOS. This section includes information on how to access and use the BIOS Setup Utility
as well as update the compute module firmware using the Intel®Modular Server Control UI and the
latest Intel®Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 Unified Firmware Update (UFU).
Chapter 4 provides information to assist you in troubleshooting the Intel®Compute Module
MFS2600KI. This section also includes information on hardware diagnostics.
The back of this manual provides technical specifications, regulatory information, LED Decoder,
“Getting Help” information, and Intel®Server Issue Report Form.
Additional Information and Software
For additional information about this family of products or any of their supported accessories, refer
to the resource available at http://www.intel.com/support.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information............................................................................................................iii
Preface ................................................................................................................................v
1Compute Module Features..........................................................................................1
Server System Feature Overview...................................................................................1
Connector and Component Locations............................................................................2
Configuration Jumpers...................................................................................................3
Front Panel Connectors and Indicators..........................................................................4
Hardware Requirements.................................................................................................6
Processor................................................................................................................6
Memory6
Additional Information and Software............................................................................6
2Hardware Installations and Upgrades.......................................................................7
Before You Begin .......................................................................................................... 7
Tools and Supplies Needed ...................................................................................7
Installation Guidelines...........................................................................................7
Removing and Installing an Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI ..............................7
Removing a Compute Module from the Chassis...................................................7
Installing a Compute Module into the Chassis......................................................8
Removing or Installing the Top Cover ..........................................................................8
Removing the Top Cover.......................................................................................8
Installing the Top Cover........................................................................................9
Removing and Installing Processor .............................................................................10
Removing Processor Air Duct.............................................................................10
Removing Processor Heatsink(s).........................................................................11
Installing the Processor........................................................................................ 11
Installing Processor Heatsink(s) ..........................................................................13
Removing the Processor ......................................................................................14
Installing and Removing Memory ...............................................................................14
Removing DIMM Blank...................................................................................... 14
Installing Memory ...............................................................................................15
Removing Memory..............................................................................................15
Installing and Removing Mezzanine Card...................................................................16
Installing the Mezzanine Card.............................................................................16
Removing a Mezzanine Card .............................................................................. 19
Replacing the CMOS Battery ......................................................................................20
3BIOS Setup Utilities...................................................................................................22
Using the BIOS Setup Utility ......................................................................................22
Starting Setup.......................................................................................................22

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If You Cannot Access Setup................................................................................22
Setup Navigation Keyboard Commands......................................................................22
Setup Screen Menu Selection Bar................................................................................24
BIOS Setup Utility Screens .........................................................................................24
Map of Screens and Functionality ...............................................................................24
Main Screen (Tab) .......................................................................................................27
Advanced Screen (Tab)................................................................................................30
Processor Configuration............................................................................................... 33
Memory Configuration ................................................................................................ 41
Memory RAS and Performance Configuration ...........................................................47
Mass Storage Controller Configuration.......................................................................50
PCI Configuration........................................................................................................52
NIC Configuration .......................................................................................................53
Serial Port Configuration .............................................................................................56
USB Configuration ......................................................................................................57
System Acoustic and Performance Configuration....................................................... 60
Security Screen (Tab)...................................................................................................62
Server Management Screen (Tab) ...............................................................................66
Console Redirection.....................................................................................................70
System Information...................................................................................................... 72
Boot Options Screen (Tab) ..........................................................................................73
CDROM Order.............................................................................................................78
Hard Disk Order...........................................................................................................79
Floppy Order................................................................................................................80
Network Device Order................................................................................................. 82
Add EFI Boot Option...................................................................................................83
Delete EFI Boot Option ...............................................................................................85
Boot Manager Screen (Tab).........................................................................................86
Error Manager Screen (Tab)........................................................................................87
Exit Screen (Tab) .........................................................................................................89
4Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................90
First Steps Checklist.....................................................................................................90
Hardware Diagnostic Testing ...................................................................................... 90
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ..................................................................91
Power LED Does Not Light ................................................................................91
No Video Display................................................................................................91
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect...................................................................91
No Available Storage...........................................................................................91
Cannot Connect to a Compute Module ...............................................................92
Diagnostics Pass but Connection Fails................................................................92
Controller Stops Working when a Mezzanine Card is Installed .........................92
Mezzanine Card Stops Working Without Apparent Cause.................................92

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Problems with Newly Installed Application Software ........................................92
Problems with Application Software that Previously Functioned Properly........ 93
Devices are Not Recognized within the Operating System.................................93
Appendix A: Regulatory and Compliance Information ..............................................94
Appendix B: LED Decoder.............................................................................................95
Appendix C: Getting Help............................................................................................100
Warranty Information........................................................................................100

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI..................................................................1
Figure 2. Component and Connector Locations..................................................................2
Figure 3. Configuration Jumper Locations..........................................................................3
Figure 4. Front Panel Connectors and Indicators................................................................4
Figure 5. Installing the Top Cover ....................................................................................10
Figure 6. Removing Processor Heatsink ........................................................................... 11
Figure 7. Installing Processor –Open the Socket Lever ...................................................12
Figure 8. Installing Processor –Open the Load Plate .......................................................12
Figure 9. Installing Processor –Install the Processor .......................................................12
Figure 10. Installing Processor –Remove the Cover........................................................13
Figure 11. Installing Processor –Close the Load Plate.....................................................13
Figure 12. Installing Processor –Latch the Locking Lever ..............................................13
Figure 13. Installing Processor Heatsink...........................................................................14
Figure 14 Removing DIMM Blank...................................................................................15
Figure 15. Installing Memory............................................................................................15
Figure 16. Removing Memory ..........................................................................................16
Figure 17. Removing Screws from the Server Board .......................................................17
Figure 18. Installing the Standoffs for Mezzanine Card ...................................................17
Figure 19. Installing the Air Duct......................................................................................18
Figure 20. Installing the Mezzanine Card .........................................................................18
Figure 21. Securing the Mezzanine Card .......................................................................... 19
Figure 22. Removing a Mezzanine Card...........................................................................19
Figure 23. Replacing the CMOS Battery ..........................................................................21
Figure 24. Main Screen .....................................................................................................27
Figure 25. Advanced Screen..............................................................................................30
Figure 26. Processor Configuration Screen.......................................................................33
Figure 27. Figure and Performance Screen.......................................................................42
Figure 28. Memory Configuration Screen.........................................................................43
Figure 29. Memory RAS and Performance Configuration Screen ...................................47
Figure 30. Mass Storage Controller Configuration Screen ...............................................50
Figure 31. PCI Configuration Screen................................................................................52
Figure 32. NIC Configuration Screen ............................................................................... 54
Figure 33. Serial Port Configuration Screen .....................................................................56
Figure 34. USB Configuration Screen...............................................................................58
Figure 35. System Acoustic and Performance Configuration...........................................61
Figure 36. Security Screen................................................................................................. 63
Figure 37. Server Management Screen ............................................................................. 67
Figure 38. Console Redirection Screen.............................................................................71
Figure 39. System Information Screen..............................................................................72
Figure 40. Boot Options Screen ........................................................................................74

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Figure 41. CDROM Order Screen.....................................................................................79
Figure 42. Hard Disk Order Screen...................................................................................80
Figure 43. Floppy Order Screen........................................................................................81
Figure 44. Network Device Order Screen.........................................................................82
Figure 45. Add EFI Boot Option Screen...........................................................................83
Figure 46. Delete EFI Boot Option Screen .......................................................................85
Figure 47. Boot Manager Screen.......................................................................................86
Figure 48. Error Manager Screen......................................................................................87
Figure 49. Exit Screen .......................................................................................................89
Figure 50. POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder.............................................................95

List of Tables
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List of Tables
Table 1. Compute Module Feature Summary .....................................................................1
Table 2. Configuration Jumper Description........................................................................3
Table 3. Diagnostic LED Information.................................................................................5
Table 4. Additional Information and Software....................................................................6
Table 5. BIOS Setup: Keyboard Command Bar ...............................................................23
Table 6. Screen Map..........................................................................................................25
Table 7. POST Progress Code LED Example...................................................................95
Table 8. POST Progress Codes .........................................................................................96
Table 9. MRC Progress Codes .......................................................................................... 98
Table 10. MRC Fatal Error Codes.....................................................................................98

Compute Module Features
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1Compute Module Features
This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI, as
well as provides illustrations showing the location of important components and connections on
the compute module.
The Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI is shown in the following pictures:
Figure 1. Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI
Server System Feature Overview
The following table summarizes the major features of the compute module:
Table 1. Compute Module Feature Summary
Feature
Description
Processor Support
Support for one or two Intel®Xeon®processors E5-2600 product family with a Thermal Design Power
(TDP) of up to 95 W.
Memory
16 DIMM slots –two DIMMs/Channel –4 memory channels per processor
Unbuffered DDR3 and registered DDR3 DIMMs
Memory DDR3 data transfer rates of 800, 1066, 1333 MT/s and 1600 MT/s.
DDR3 standard I/O voltage of 1.5V and DDR3 Low Voltage of 1.35V
Note: Mixed memory is not tested or supported. Non-ECC memory is not tested and is not supported
in a server environment.
Chipset
Intel®C602-J chipset
On-board
Connectors/Headers
External connections:
Four USB 2.0 ports

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Feature
Description
DB-15 Video connector
Internal connectors/headers:
One low-profile USB Type-A connector to support low-profile USB solid state drives
One internal 7-pin SATA connector for embedded SATA Flash Drive
One eUSB for embedded USB device
Intel®I/O Mezzanine connectors supporting dual port Ethernet Mezzanine Card
On-board Video
Integrated Matrox G200 Core, one DB15 Video port (Front)
On-board Hard Drive
Controller
LSI* 1064e SAS controller
LAN
Intel®I350 Dual 1GbE fully integrated GbE MAC and PHY Network Controller
Connector and Component Locations
This section helps you identify the components of your compute module. If you are near the system, you
can also use the Quick Reference Label provided on the inside of the enclosure cover to assist in
identifying components.
Label
Description
Label
Description
A
CPU 1 DIMM Slots
I
CPU 1 Socket
B
CPU 2 DIMM Slots
J
Power/Fault LEDs
C
Mezzanine Card Connector 1
K
Power Button
D
Mezzanine Card Connector 2
L
Battery
E
Midplane Power Connector
M
Activity and ID LEDs
F
Midplane Signal Connector
N
Video Connector
G
Midplane Guide Pin Receptacle
O
USB Ports 2 and 3
H
CPU 2 Socket
P
USB1 Ports 0 and 1
Figure 2. Component and Connector Locations

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Configuration Jumpers
Figure 3. Configuration Jumper Locations
Table 2. Configuration Jumper Description
Jumper Name
Pins
What happens at system reset…
J1F3: BMC Force Update
1-2
BMC Firmware Force Update Mode –Disabled (Default)
2-3
BMC Firmware Force Update Mode –Enabled

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Jumper Name
Pins
What happens at system reset…
J1F4: BIOS Recover
1-2
BIOS Recovery –Disabled
These pins should have a jumper in place for normal operation. (Default)
2-3
BIOS Recovery –Enabled
If these pins are jumpered, the compute module boots from the emergency
BIOS image. These pins should not be jumpered for normal operation.
J1F5: ME Force Update
1-2
ME Firmware Force Update Mode –Disabled (Default)
2-3
ME Firmware Force Update Mode –Enabled
J1F8: CMOS Clear
1-2
CMOS Clear –Disabled
These pins should have a jumper in place for normal operation. (Default)
2-3
CMOS Clear –Enabled
If these pins are jumpered, the CMOS settings are cleared on the next
boot. These pins should not be jumpered for normal operation
J1F9: Password Clear
1-2
Password Clear –Disabled
These pins should have a jumper in place for normal operation.(Default)
2-3
CMOS Clear –Enabled
To clear administrator and user passwords, power on the system with pins
2-3 connected. The administrator and user passwords clear in 5-10
seconds after power on. Pins 2-3 should not be connected for normal
system operation.
Front Panel Connectors and Indicators
A
USB ports 0 and 1
G
NIC 1 LED
B
USB ports 2 and 3
H
Hard Drive Activity LED
C
Video
I
ID LED
D
I/O Mezzanine NIC 4 LED
J
Power button
E
I/O Mezzanine NIC 3 LED
K
Power and Fault LEDs
F
NIC 2 LED
Figure 4. Front Panel Connectors and Indicators

Compute Module Features
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The Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI includes a number of diagnostic LEDs on the front of
the compute module to aid in troubleshooting. The following table lists these LEDs along with
a usage description of each LED.
Table 3. Diagnostic LED Information
LED Name
Function
Color
Indicator
Power LED
Identifies power state of compute
module
Green
Off = Power is off
On = Power on
Slow Blink = Power is in standby
or sleeping mode
Fault LED
Identifies fault warning
Amber
Off = Not Ready/OK
Solid On = Critical or non-
recoverable error
1 Hz blink = Non-critical or
recoverable error
ID LED
Provides an aid in identifying a
compute module from the front
panel
Blue
Use the Intel®Modular Server
Control software to activate or
inactivate the LED.
Drive activity LED
Indicates drive activity
Green
Off = No drive activity
Blink = Drive activity
NIC1—2 LEDs
Indicates network activity and link
Green
Blink = Outbound activity
NIC3—4 LEDs
Indicates network activity and link
of NICs on I/O mezzanine card
Green
Off = No link
On = Link established
Blink = Activity

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Hardware Requirements
To avoid integration difficulties and possible board damage, your server compute module must
meet the requirements outlined below.
Processor
The Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI supports up to two Intel®Xeon®Processors E5- 2600
series in LGA 2011 Socket R package with up to 95-W Thermal Design Power (TDP):
8.0 GT/s and 6.4 GT/s Intel®QuickPath Interconnect (Intel®QPI)
Enterprise Voltage Regulator-Down (EVRD) 12.0
Memory
The Intel®Compute Module MFS2600KI supports eight DDR3 memory channels (four per
processor socket) with two DIMMs per channel, thereby supporting up to 16 DIMMs with
dual-processor sockets.
The compute module supports DDR3 1066 DDR3 1333 and DDR3 1600 memory technologies
and supports both registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs). Both
RDIMMs and UDIMMs must be ECC only.
Additional Information and Software
If you need more information about this product or information about the modular server
systems that can be used with the compute module, use the following resources:
Table 4. Additional Information and Software
For this information or software
Use this Document or Software
If you just received this product and
you need to install components in your
compute module
Intel® Compute Module MFS2600KI Quick Start User’s Guide
available in the product box or for download at:
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/MFS2600KI/
For in-depth technical information
about the compute module, including
chipset information and mechanical
drawings
Intel® Compute Module MFS2600KI Technical Product Specification
available at:
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/MFS2600KI/
If you just received this product and
you need to assemble your modular
server system MFSYS25V2 and install
components
Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 Quick Start
User's Guide available in the product box or for download at:
http://www.intel.com/support/highlights/server/mss-mfsys25v2 Intel®
Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 User's Guide
available at:
http://www.intel.com/support/highlights/server/mss-mfsys25v2
For in-depth technical information
about the modular server system
MFSYS25V2, including subsystem
overviews and mechanical drawings
Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 Technical
Product Specification available at:
http://www.intel.com/support/highlights/server/mss-mfsys25v2
Accessories or other Intel®server
products
Spares, Parts List, and Configuration Guide available at:
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/MFS2600KI/ or by
using the Server Configurator Tool available at:
http://serverconfigurator.intel.com/default.aspx

Hardware Installations and Upgrades
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2Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Before You Begin
Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the “Safety Information” on page
vat the beginning of this manual.
NOTE
Whenever you service the system, you must first power down the server and unplug all peripheral
devices and the power cord.
Tools and Supplies Needed
Phillips* (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
1/4-inch nut driver
Anti-static wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
Installation Guidelines
Before installing options:
1. Observe the safety and ESD information at the beginning of this manual and in the
appendices.
2. Remove the compute module from the chassis. Before doing so, you must first shut down
the operating system and turn off the compute module.
3. Take note of the following color coding on components:
-Blue on a component indicates a touch point, where you can grip the component to
install or remove it from the server.
-Green on a component indicates that the component may be hot-swapped. For a
complete list of installation or removal steps, see the instructions included with the hot-
swap component.
Removing and Installing an Intel®Compute Module
MFS2600KI
Removing a Compute Module from the Chassis
To remove a compute module from the chassis, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD information at the beginning of this manual and in the
appendices.
2. If the compute module is operating, shut down the operating system and power it down.
3. Release the two retention levers by pressing on the release button located between the two
lever handles.
4. Rotate the two lever handles outward and pull the compute module from the chassis slot.
5. Place either a filler or another compute module into the bay within one minute. This step is
required to maintain proper airflow patterns throughout the chassis and to ensure proper
chassis cooling.

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Installing a Compute Module into the Chassis
To install a compute module into the chassis, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD information at the beginning of this manual and in the
appendices.
2. If you have not done so already, install any necessary options, such as processors, memory,
hard drives and expansion cards in the compute module.
NOTE
The top cover is a required component of the compute module; do not attempt to insert a compute
module into a chassis without a top cover installed.
3. Make sure the retention levers on the compute module are in the open position.
4. Insert the compute module into an open slot in the chassis and slide it in until it stops.
5. Close the retention lever handles on the front of the compute module.
Removing or Installing the Top Cover
Removing the Top Cover
To remove the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD information at the beginning of this manual and in the
appendices.
2. If the compute module is installed in a chassis, remove it. For instructions, see “Removing
a Compute Module from the Chassis” on page 20.
3. Carefully lay the compute module down on a flat, non-conductive surface, with the cover
side up.
4. Press the top cover release button (see letter Ain Figure 6) and slide the top cover back,
away from the compute module bezel (see letter Bin Figure 6).
5. Lift the top cover up and off the compute module (see letter Bin Figure 6).
Caution: Always install the top cover before installing the compute module into a chassis.

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Figure 6. Removing Top Cover
Installing the Top Cover
To install the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD information at the beginning of this manual and in the
appendices.
2. Place the top cover on the compute module so that it engages the cover guide notches (see
letter Ain Figure 7).
NOTE
Before closing the top cover, check that all components are installed and seated correctly and that
no loose tools or parts are inside the compute module.
3. Slide the top cover forward to the closed position until the retention latch fully engages (see
letter Bin Figure 7).