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Install the front I/O module

Follow instructions in this section to install the front I/O module.

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. Locate the front I/O module slot based on the server front view of your configuration. See below for more details:
  2. Install the front I/O module.
    Note
    If the front I/O module slot is covered with a slot bracket, remove the bracket from the chassis first.
    1. Insert the front I/O module into the front I/O module slot. Ensure that the module is fully seated.
    2. Fasten the front I/O module retention screw.
      Figure 1. Installing the front I/O module
      Installing the front I/O module
  3. Connect the front USB, video and external LCD diagnostics handset cables from the front I/O module to their respective connectors on the system board.
    Note

    The front I/O module cabling is different by server model. Refer to the front I/O module cable routing guide for each server model below. See System-board connectors for more details.

    FromTo
    Front I/O module1 Video cableSystem board1 Front VGA connector
    2 External LCD diagnostics handset cables2 LCD connector
    3 USB cable3 Front USB connector
    Figure 2. 4-DW GPU Model front I/O module cable routing

    Figure 3. 8-DW GPU Model front I/O module cable routing

    Figure 4. SXM GPU Model front I/O module cable routing

After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube