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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. Depending on the server model, see below to locate the front I/O module slot:
  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. Front I/O module installation
      Front I/O module installation
  3. Connect the front USB, video and external diagnostics handset cables from the front I/O module to their respective connectors on the system board assembly. Refer to the front I/O module cable routing guide for each server model below.
    Figure 2. Cable routing for the front I/O module — 4-DW GPU Model
    Cable routing for the front I/O module — 4-DW GPU Model
    Figure 3. Cable routing for the front I/O module — SXM5 GPU Model
    Cable routing for the front I/O module — SXM5 GPU Model
    CableFromTo
    1Front I/O module: Video cableSystem board assembly: Front VGA connector
    2Front I/O module: External diagnostics handset cableSystem board assembly: LCD connector
    3Front I/O module: USB cableSystem board assembly: Front USB connector

After you finish

  1. (SXM5 GPU Model only) Depending on the configuration, reconnect the power cable to the CX-7 carrier board or the SXM5 PCIe switch board. See CX-7 carrier board cable routing or SXM5 PCIe switch board cable routing for more information. Then, press the power cable down to secure all the cables under the cable retaining guide on the front drive tray.
  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube