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Motherboard cautions
If you have exhausted all other troubleshooting remedies and determined that you need to
install a new motherboard, be sure to observe the following cautions:
•
Do not
transfer the BIOS chip from the old motherboard onto the new motherboard.
BIOS chips are not interchangeable.
•
Do not
reinstall system software at this time.
Reinstalling system software is not necessary when installing a new motherboard and can
result in an error if done before transferring options to the new motherboard (described on
.)
• Before you use the motherboard replacement dongle to sync the BIOS and options (for
example, Fiery Graphic Arts, Premium Edition, if applicable) from the hard disk drive to
the new motherboard, enter Service Mode (see
) and make sure that the new
motherboard solves the problem that you are troubleshooting.
The imagePRESS Server can remain in Service Mode indefinitely. Use Service Mode to
carefully verify the new motherboard before transferring options to the new motherboard.
Transferring options to the new motherboard permanently customizes the new
motherboard. Once customized, the motherboard cannot be returned to inventory or
installed in another imagePRESS Server. If the new motherboard does not solve the
problem in Service Mode, do not transfer options. Return the new motherboard and
motherboard replacement dongle to inventory.
• If you can verify in Service Mode that the new motherboard solves the problem that you
are troubleshooting, transfer options to the new motherboard using the motherboard
replacement dongle included with the new motherboard (see
•
Do not
remove the motherboard replacement dongle while transferring options to the
new motherboard.
Removing the motherboard replacement dongle prematurely will corrupt the dongle and
possibly damage the motherboard. If either become corrupted, you must contact your
authorized service/support center and order a new replacement motherboard kit.