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Install an SXM5 GPU

Follow instructions in this section to install an SXM5 GPU. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

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.
  • A torque screwdriver is available for request if you do not have one at hand.
Note
Make sure you have the required tools listed below available to properly replace the component:
  • Torx T15 head screwdriver
  • Alcohol cleaning pad
  • SXM5 PCM Kit
  • SR675 V3 water loop service kit
The following illustration shows the SXM5 GPU numbering.
Figure 1. SXM5 GPU numbering
SXM5 GPU numbering

Procedure

  1. Gently place the SXM5 GPU down on the SXM5 GPU board.
  2. Follow the sequence shown in the illustration below to fasten the four Torx T15 screws to secure the SXM5 GPU to the SXM5 GPU board.
    Note
    Loosen or tighten the screws with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque. For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully loosen or tighten is 0.45-0.56 newton-meters, 4.0-5.0 inch-pounds.
    Figure 2. SXM5 GPU installation
    SXM5 GPU installation

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the SXM5 GPU board assembly. See Install the SXM5 GPU board assembly.
  2. Reinstall the Lenovo NeptuneTM liquid-to-air (L2A) hybrid cooling module. See Install the Lenovo Neptune(TM) liquid-to-air (L2A) hybrid cooling module.
  3. Reinstall the interposer card. See Install the interposer card.
  4. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the front I/O expansion board carrier or the front I/O expansion board module. See Install the front I/O expansion board carrier or Install the front I/O expansion board module.
  5. Reinstall the front drive tray. See Install the front drive tray.
  6. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the CX-7 assembly or the SXM5 PCIe switch board. See Install the CX-7 assembly or Install the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
  7. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the 2.5-inch drive cage or the E3.S drive cage assembly. See Install the 2.5-inch drive cage or Install the E3.S drive cage assembly.
  8. Depending on the configuration, reconnect the power and signal cables to the 2.5-inch drive backplane or the E3.S dive backplane. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing or E3.S drive backplane cable routing for more information.
  9. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any) or E3.S hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any). See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive or Install an E3.S hot-swap drive
  10. Reconnect the following cables to the system board assembly.
    • Front I/O module cables
    • Front operator panel cable
  11. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the front PCIe adapter(s) or the OSFP port card. See Install a front PCIe adapter or Install the OSFP port card.
  12. Equally divide the cables that go through the right side of the front drive tray into two bundles, and secure them with the two cable ties.
    Figure 3. Securing cables with cable ties
    Securing cables with cable ties
  13. Reinstall the fan cage. See Install the fan cage.
  14. Reinstall the fans. See Install a fan.
  15. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube