Install the HMC card

Follow instructions in this section to install the HMC card. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

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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.
Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.

Note

Make sure you have the required tools listed below available to properly replace the component:

Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR680a V4 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.

Procedure

Install the HMC card.
1. Align the card with its connector on the GPU baseboard; then, press the card into the connector until it is fully seated.
2. Fasten the screw to secure the card.
  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 0.59 ± 0.059 newton-meters, 5.22 ± 0.522 inch-pounds.
  Figure 1. HMC card installation
Install the NVSwitch heat sink cover.
1. Place the cover onto the heat sink.
2. Fasten the four screws to secure the cover.
Figure 2. NVSwitch heat sink cover installation

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