Dell PowerEdge R740xd - Removing a GPU

• 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 ller bracket on the GPU air shroud must be removed before installing the GPU.
• Ensure that high performance fans and GPU air shroud are installed.
NOTE: When using systems with GPU, ensure that you install PSUs with 1100 W or higher, and set the PSU conguration to non-
redundant mode.
Removing a GPU
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Press the blue tabs on either sides of the shroud and remove the top cover of the GPU air shroud.
Installing and removing system components
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