Install the retimer board

Use this information to install the retimer board.

Procedure

1. If the gap pad located on the retimer board is damaged or missing, replace it with the new one.
   Figure 1. Gap pad on the retimer board
   
   
2. Place the retimer board into the node and slightly push it to connect the GPU board.
   Figure 2. Retimer board installation
   
   
3. Place securing clips into the slots and rotate the release handle down.
   Figure 3. Rotating the handle
   
   
4. Install the three screws to secure the retimer board.
   Figure 4. Retimer board installation
   
   
5. Apply the new thermal grease on GPUs.
   1. If there is any old thermal grease on four GPUs and the cold plates, gently clean the top of the four GPUs and the cold plates using an alcohol cleaning pad.
   2. If you have cleaned the top of the GPUs with an alcohol cleaning pad, make sure to apply the new thermal grease after the alcohol has fully evaporated.
   3. Apply gray thermal grease to the top of the four GPUs with a syringe by forming four dots spaced as shown below, with each dot consisting of about 0.5 gram (about 0.225 ml) of gray thermal grease. Each syringe contains 1 gram of thermal grease, sufficient for two dots of thermal grease.
   Figure 5. Thermal grease application
   
   
6. Replace the existing putty pad with the new one.
   Figure 6. Putty pad
   
   
7. Check the gap pads on the water loop, if any of them are damaged or missing, replace them with the new ones.
   Figure 7. Gap pads on the water loop
   
   
8. Reinstall the water loop.
   1. ❶ Carefully rotate the top side of the water loop.
   2. ❷ Carefully insert the quick connect into the tray opening as shown.
   3. ❸ Carefully align the water loop with eight guide pins on four GPU cold plates; then, gently put the water loop down and ensure it is firmly seated on the GPU board.
      Figure 8. Water loop installation
      
      
9. Loosen all water loop carrier screws (15x Phillips #2 screws).
   Figure 9. Loosening water loop carrier screws
   
   
10. Carefully lift the water loop carrier up and away from the water loop.
    Figure 10. Water loop carrier removal
    
    
11. Reinstall water loop screws (7x Torx T10 screws) with a torque screwdriver sets to the proper torque.
    Note

    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 0.5-0.6 newton-meters, 4.5-5.5 inch-pounds.

    Figure 11. Water loop screws installation
    
    
12. Reinstall GPU cold plate screws (4x Phillips #1 screws per GPU cold plate, total of 16x Phillips #1 screws) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque. For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 0.34-046 newton-meters, 3-4 inch-pounds.
    Figure 12. GPU cold plate screws installation
    
    
    1. Push down the GPU cold plate with your palm to reduce the gap between the GPU cold plate and the GPU.
    2. Press the torque screwdriver against the screw so that the screw is engaged with the GPU.
    3. Follow the screw sequence specified on the GPU cold plate label, and fasten each screw for 720 degrees with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
       Note

       For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 0.46–0.34 newton-meters, 4–3 inch-pounds.

       
       
       
    4. Make sure that the GPU cold plate is lowered into the node and its surface is flat without tilting. If the GPU cold plate is tilted, unfasten the screws, and repeat Step 1 to Step 3.
    5. Repeat Step 3 until the screws are fully tightened.
    6. Make sure the height of each screw is 12.5±0.3 millimeter (0.49±0.01 inch) and is fully compressed. If not, repeat the GPU cold plate installation steps.
       
       
       

       Note

       Inspect the screws to make sure they are fully compressed.

       
       
       
13. Reinstall the four Torx T10 screws (per node) to secure the quick connect.
    Figure 13. Screws installation
    
    
14. Reinstall the clamp plate or the drive depending on your configuration.

    • Clamp plate installation: Install the two screws to secure the clamp plate.

      Figure 14. Clamp plate installation
      
      

    • Drive installation: see Install the drive in the GPU node.

15. Remove the connector cover if necessary.
    Figure 15. Connector cover removal
    
    
16. Connect GPU power cable.
    Figure 16. GPU power cable installation
    
    
17. See Cable installation order to connect and route required cables accordingly.