Re-entering the server serial number and product ID

After you replace the system board, the system serial number and the product ID must be configured:

Procedure
  1. Access System Utilities. During POST, press F9.
  2. On the System Utilities home screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Advanced Service Options.
  3. Select the Serial Number field and press Enter.

    The following warning appears:

    The serial number is modified by qualified service personnel and must match the serial number located on the chassis.

  4. Click OK.
  5. Type the serial number and press Enter.
  6. Select the Product ID field and press Enter.

    The following warning appears:

    Product ID is modified only by qualified service personnel. This value must match the product ID located on the chassis.

  7. Type the product ID and press Enter.
  8. To confirm exiting from system utilities, press the F12 key.
    The server automatically reboots.

The procedure is complete.