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Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd - GPU Card Installation Guidelines

Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd
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Figure 102. Installing expansion card riser 3
Next steps
1. If removed, install expansion cards into the riser.
2. Install the air shroud.
NOTE: If applicable, open the PCIe card holder latch on the air shroud to install the full length card.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
4. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
GPU card installation guidelines
Ensure that both the processors are installed.
The processor must use a GPU kit low-profile heat sink module.
To ensure adequate cooling when one or more GPUs are installed, the ambient inlet temperature is restricted to 30°C for CPU 150
W/8 C, 165 W/12 C, 200 W, 205 W. For more information, see the ambient temperature limitations section.
Ensure that the GPU enablement kit is available.
The GPU enablement kit includes:
GPU air shroud
Mylar
Riser 3A
GPU cable for riser 3A
GPU cable for riser 2A
Riser 2A
Riser 1A or 1D
GPU cable for riser 1A or 1D
Two 1U processor and heat sink modules and two CPU clips
Six high performance cooling fans
All GPUs must be of the same type and model.
You can install up to three double-wide or six single-wide GPUs.
The filler bracket on the GPU air shroud must be removed before installing the GPU.
Ensure that high performance fans and GPU air shroud are installed.
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