Installing a PCIe riser board in the SXM2 GPU module

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure
  1. Observe the following alerts:
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
  2. Power down the server (Power down the server).
  3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Remove the GPU tray from the chassis (Removing the GPU tray from the chassis).
  5. Place the module on a flat, level work surface.
  6. Open the retainer, and then remove the PCIe riser board blank.

    Opening the retainer and removing the riser blank (SXM2)

  7. Install the PCIe riser board, and then close the retainer.

    Installing the riser board and closing the retainer (SXM2)

  8. Install the GPU module.
  9. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  10. Power up the server (Power up the server).