Nvidia DGX A100 Service Manual

Chapter 13. DIMM Upgrade
You can upgrade the system memory by installing 16 additional DIMMs.
13.1. DIMM Upgrade Overview
This is a high-level overview of the procedure to add 16 additional dual-inline memory modules (DIMMs)
on the DGX A100 system.
1. Obtain the memory upgrade (16 DIMMs) from NVIDIA Sales.
2. Shut down the system.
3. Label all motherboard tray cables and unplug them.
4. Remove the motherboard tray and place on a solid at surface.
5. Remove the motherboard tray lid.
6. Use the reference diagram on the lid of the motherboard tray to identify the empty DIMM loca-
tions (spots with air baes installed).
7. Replace the air baes with the new DIMMs.
8. Close the lid on the motherboard tray.
9. Insert the motherboard tray into the system.
10. Plug in all cables using the labels as a reference.
11. Power on the system.
12. Verify that all DIMMs as well as the system are healthy using nvsm.
13.2. Upgrading the DIMM
Caution: Static Sensitive Devices: - Be sure to observe best practices for electrostatic discharge
(ESD) protection. This includes making sure personnel and equipment are connected to a common
ground, such as by wearing a wrist strap connected to the chassis ground, and placing components
on static-free work surfaces.
1. Power down the system.
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Nvidia DGX A100 Specifications

General

Brand	Nvidia
Model	DGX A100
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English