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Sun Fire X4640 Server Service Manual Overview
Controlling Power and Performing Hardware Reset
Powering the Server On and Off
Controlling Server Power Remotely
Resetting the Server Using the Reset Switch (SW2)
Removing and Installing Components
Antistatic Procedures and Precautions
Tools Required for Servicing the Sun Fire X4640 Server
Preparing the Server for Service and Operation
Removal and Replacement Procedures
List of Customer Replaceable Units and Field Replaceable Units
Replacing the CMOS Battery (CRU)
Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive (CRU)
Replacing a CPU Module and Filler Card (CRU)
How to Remove a CPU Module or Filler Card
CPU Module Features and Components
CPU Module Slot Designations and Population Rules
Replacing or Adding DIMMs (CRU)
Replacing or Adding PCI Cards (CRU)
Replacing or Adding a Power Supply (CRU)
Replacing the Service Processor Board (FRU)
Replacing the DVD Module (FRU)
Replacing the Power Distribution Board (FRU)
Replacing the Fan Tray Carriage (FRU)
Replacing the Front Panel Indicator Board (FRU)
Replacing the Front I/O Board (FRU)
Replacing a Hard Disk Backplane (FRU)
Replacing the Motherboard (FRU)
Updating Field-Replaceable Unit Information
How to Update the Server CPLDs
Configuring the System Using the BIOS Setup Utilities
BIOS and the BIOS Setup Utility
How to Configure the System BIOS
BIOS and Service Processor Updates
LSI BIOS Configuration Utility
Sun Fire X4640 Server References and Specifications
Sun Fire X4640 Server Features and Components
Sun Fire X4640 Server Front and Back Panel Features and Components
Sun Fire X4640 Server Specifications
Sun Fire X4640 Server Motherboard Jumpers and Switches
Sun Fire X4640 Server External LED Locations and Meanings
Note - If you are reinstalling the CPU modules, and your server contains CPU modules with different DIMM configurations, you must reinstall each module in its original slot.
Before You Begin
Review the following information:
![]() | Caution - Risk of component damage. There is risk of damage to the CPU module and the motherboard if the module is improperly inserted into the server. Ensure that the CPU module is properly installed. |
The key aligns with the slot in the edge guide.
This action engages the three connectors on the CPU module with the three mating connectors on the motherboard.
Next Steps