Hardware options installation 69
1.
If installed, remove the security bezel (on page 17).
2. Power down the server (on page 17).
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 18).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 19).
5. Remove the access panel (on page 20).
6. Remove the existing PCI riser cage ("Remove the PCI riser cage" on page 22).
7. Remove the PCI blank.
Retain the blank for future use.
8. Install the component:
a. Firmly seat the GPU in the slot.
b. Secure the GPU with a T-10 screw.
9. Install the PCI riser cage (on page 23).
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server
unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
10. Install the access panel (on page 21).
11. Do one of the following:
o Slide the server into the rack.
o Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 30).
12. Connect each power cord to the server.