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GPU replacement

Use this information to remove and install a GPU adapter.

Note
To prevent potential thermal issues, change the Misc setting in the BIOS from Option3 (default value) to Option1 if the following two conditions are met:

  • The server is equipped with a GPU adapter.

  • The UEFI firmware version is ESE122T or later.

For the method of changing the Misc setting, see https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/TT1832.
Air baffleSupported GPU adapters
Figure 1. Standard air baffle

Half length, single-wide GPUs

Figure 2. GPU air baffle

  • Full length, full height, single-wide GPUs

  • Full length, full height, double-wide GPUs

Depending on your usage scenario, you might need to install one of below GPU air baffle filler or add-on GPU air baffle:

GPU air baffle filler/Add-on air baffleScenario
Figure 3. GPU air baffle filler

When the GPU air baffle is used, but a riser card is not installed with a GPU adapter, install this filler on the GPU air baffle.

Figure 4. Add-on GPU air baffle

If a single-wide FHFL GPU adapter is to be installed on slot 1, 4, or 7, but the adjacent slot (2, 5, or 8) is left empty or installed with a half-length adapter, install this add-on air baffle on the GPU air baffle first.

Note
If the adjacent slot (2, 5, or 8) is installed with a low-profile Ethernet adapter that use an active optical cable (AOC), the power of the AOC cable must be limited to 2.5 W or lower.
Figure 5. Add-on GPU air baffle

If the riser card (E/x16/x16) is used and a single-wide FHFL GPU adapter is installed on slot 2 or 5, install this add-on air baffle on the GPU air baffle after installing the GPU adapter.