Installing the GPU option

Prerequisites
Procedure
  1. Back up all server data.
  2. Power down the server.
  3. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  5. Do one of the following:
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. Remove the PCI air baffle.
  8. Remove the system air baffle.
  9. Remove the PCI slot blank:
    1. Open the PCI slot retainer.

      Removing the PCIe slot cover retainer and slot blank
    2. Remove the PCI slot blank.

      Removing the PCI slo blank
  10. If the auxiliary power cable is needed, do the following:
    1. Connect the 6-pin auxiliary power cable to the GPU.
    2. Connect the 2-pin auxiliary power cable to the GPU.
  11. Install the GPU.

    Installing a storage controller

    Make sure that the GPU is firmly seated in the slot.

  12. If a full-length GPU is installed in the PCI slot 4, install the GPU holder.

    Installing the GPU holder
  13. Close the PCI slot retainer.

    Closing the PCI slot retainer
  14. Install the system air baffle.
  15. Install the PCI air baffle.
  16. Install the access panel.
  17. Do one of the following:
  18. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  19. Connect each power cord to the server.
  20. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  21. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.