7.22 Installing a PCIe Card
This section describes how to install a PCIe card on the riser card and on the
mainboard.
Use Computing Product Compatibility Checker to obtain information about the
precautions and accessories for installing the GPU card.
7.22.1 Installing a PCIe Card on the Riser Card
Install a PCIe card to replace the original one or add a new PCIe card.
A dedicated PCIe riser card is required for installing a GPU card. If the PCIe riser
card to be installed is not dedicated for GPU cards, contact Huawei to deliver a
dedicated card.
Procedure
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap. For details, see 1 Safety Instructions.
Step 2 Remove the PCIe card to be replaced from the riser card. For details, see 7.21.1
Removing a PCIe Card from a Riser Card.
Step 3 Take the spare PCIe card out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Insert the PCIe card into a PCIe expansion slot. See (1) in Figure 7-40.
Figure 7-40 Installing a PCIe card on the riser card
Step 5 Close the latch. See (2) in Figure 7-40.
Step 6 (Optional) Some GPUs need to connect to dedicated power cables. If the PCIe
card is a GPU, select a power cable connection method based on the GPU model.
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