Replace the Card

Replacement cards are shipped with new ESMs, and without FMods. When replacing the card, you must also replace the ESM. If you are replacing a faulty card, you must transfer the FMods to the new card.

1. Perform ESD prevention measures.

   See Perform ESD Prevention Measures.

2. Remove the card from the system and place the card on an antistatic mat.

   For instructions, refer to the service manual and the product notes for your system.

3. Remove all the FMods from the old card.

   See Remove an FMod.

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   Note - Note the position of each FMod. You must replace each FMod in the same location on the new card to retain proper device mapping.

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4. Remove the ESM from the old card.

   See Removing the ESM.

5. Install the ESM onto the new card.

   See Installing the ESM.

6. Install all the FMods onto the new card.

   See Install an FMod.

   Replace each FMod in the same relative location as on the old card to retain proper system mapping.

7. Install the new card into the system.

   For instructions, see the service manual and the product notes for your system.

Related Information

• Updating the FMod Firmware

• Updating the SAS/SATA Controller Firmware