Install a GPU adapter
Follow instructions in this section to install a GPU adapter.
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.
Depending on the configuration, follow the corresponding procedures to install a single-wide or a double-wide GPU adapter.
Install a single-wide GPU adapter
Procedure
Align the GPU adapter with the slot on the riser card; then, carefully press the GPU adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated.
Gently lift the PCIe retainer on the riser card and slide it to the locked position.
Fasten the screw that secure the GPU adapter to the PCIe riser.
Connect the power cable to the GPU adapter and riser card.Figure 1. Single-wide GPU adapter installation
After you finish
- Reinstall the PCIe riser. See Install a PCIe riser.
- Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.
- Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
- Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.
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Install a double-wide GPU adapter
Procedure
- Align the GPU adapter with the slot on the PCIe riser card; then, carefully press the GPU adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated.
- Gently lift the PCIe retainer on the PCIe riser card and slide it to the locked position.
- Fasten the two screws that secure the GPU adapter to the PCIe riser.
- Connect the power cable to the GPU adapter and riser card.Figure 2. Double-wide GPU adapter installation
After you finish
- Reinstall the PCIe riser. See Install a PCIe riser.
- Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.
- Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
- Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.
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