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3. Ensure that you perform the following steps:
a. Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. See the
feature
section.
b. If the service tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system service tag manually. See the
update the Service Tag by using System Setup
c. Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). See the
4. If you are not using Easy restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at
5. Follow the procedure listed in
Restoring the system using Easy Restore
The Easy Restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the system configuration data
after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system
board, and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.
About this task
Below is a list of options/steps available:
● Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y
● Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N
● Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10
NOTE:
When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data.
● Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10
● To restore the system configuration data, press Y
● To use the default configuration settings, press N
●
NOTE:
After the restore process is complete, system reboots.
Manually update the Service Tag
After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service Tag, using System
Setup.
About this task
If you know the system service tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the service tag.
Steps
1. Power on the system.
2. To enter the System Setup, press F2.
3. Click Service Tag Settings.
4. Enter the service tag.
NOTE:
You can enter the service tag only when the Service Tag field is empty. Ensure that you enter the correct
service tag. Once the service tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed.
5. Click OK.
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Installing and removing system components
section.
After working inside the
system.
Restoring the system by using the Easy Restore
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Manually
section.
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