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Install a GPU adapter link bridge

Follow the instructions in this section to install a GPU adapter link bridge.

About this task

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

  • If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top covers, or remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.

  • Depending on the specific type, your GPU adapter might look slightly different from the illustrations in this section.

  • Follow the additional instructions in any documentation that comes with your GPU adapter.

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

Procedure

  1. If a link connector cover is installed on the GPU, remove it.
    Figure 1. Removing the link connector cover from GPU
    Removing the link connector cover from GPU
  2. Align the GPU adapter link bridge to the link connectors on the GPUs; then, install the GPU adapter link bridge to the GPUs until it clicks into place.
    Figure 2. Installing the GPU adapter link bridge
    Installing the GPU adapter link bridge
  3. Repeat 2 to install the other GPU adapter link bridges.
    Note
    When linking a GPU pair, all link connectors on the GPUs must be linked.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the PCIe riser. See Install the PCIe riser.

  2. Reinstall the crossbar. See Install the crossbar.

  3. Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.

  4. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.

  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube