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Install the retimer assembly

Follow instructions in this section to install the retimer assembly.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Make sure the following components are installed in the chassis:
  2. Adjust the SXM GPU board.
    1. Pull out the SXM GPU board latch outward until it stops.
    2. Rotate down the clips and handle so that they are away from the retimer assembly guide pins.
      Figure 1. Adjusting the SXM GPU board
      Adjusting the SXM GPU board
  3. Align the retimer assembly with the four guide pins; then, attach the retimer assembly to the chassis, and slide it down to secure it in place.
    Attention
    Keep the SXM GPU board clips and handle away from the retimer assembly to prevent damages to the retimer assembly.
    Figure 2. Installing the retimer assembly
    Installing the retimer assembly
  4. Pull the SXM GPU board latch inward to connect the SXM GPU board to the retimer assembly.
    Figure 3. Connecting SXM GPU board to the retimer assembly
    Connecting SXM GPU board to the retimer assembly
  5. Connect the four cold plate assembly pump cables to the retimer assembly.
    Figure 4. Connecting cold plate assembly pump cables to the retimer assembly
    Connecting cold plate assembly pump cables to the retimer assembly
  6. Route the retimer assembly power cable through the cable clips, and connect the power cable to the retimer assembly and the system board.
    Figure 5. Connecting the retimer assembly power cable
    Connecting the retimer assembly power cable
    1 Retimer power cable

    FromTo
    RetimerPower connectorSystem boardPCIe adapter distribution board power 2 connector

    For detailed information, see System-board connectors.

  7. Route the eight retimer assembly signal cables through the cable clips, and connect the signal cables to the retimer assembly and the system board.
    Figure 6. Connecting retimer assembly signal cables
    Connecting retimer assembly signal cables
    FromTo
    RetimerMCIO connector ASystem boardPCIe connector 10
    MCIO connector BPCIe connector 9
    MCIO connector CPCIe connector 8
    MCIO connector DPCIe connector 7
    MCIO connector EPCIe connector 6
    MCIO connector FPCIe connector 5
    MCIO connector GPCIe connector 4
    MCIO connector HPCIe connector 3

    For detailed information, see System-board connectors.

  8. Install the cross bar.
    1. Place the cross bar on top of the radiator.
    2. Fasten the four screws to secure the cross bar to the chassis.
      Figure 7. Installing the cross bar
      Installing the cross bar

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the fan cage. See Install the fan cage.

  2. Reinstall the front I/O expansion board module. See Install the front I/O expansion board module.

  3. Reinstall the network adapter. See Install a network adapter.

  4. Reinstall the 2.5-inch drive cage assembly. See Install the 2.5-inch drive cage assembly.

  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube