18. Connect each power cord to the power source.
19. Power up the server.
The installation is complete.
Installing the GPU option
Prerequisites
• Before installing this option, make sure that you have the following items available:
â—¦ GPU option kit
â—¦ T-15 Torx screwdriver
â—¦ GPU holder for full-length GPU (PN P11529-B21)
• If you are installing the GPU with a power requirement higher than 75W, make sure that one of the following is
installed:
â—¦ ATX 500W non-hot-plug power supply
â—¦ Flexible slot power supply
•
Update the server firmware if it is not the latest revision.
Procedure
1.
Back up all server data.
2.
Power down the server.
3.
Remove all power:
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5.
Do one of the following:
• Server in rack mode:
Remove the server from the rack.
• Server in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
6.
Remove the access panel.
7. Remove the PCI air bale.
8.
Remove the system air bale.
9. Remove the PCI slot blank:
a. Open the PCI slot retainer.
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