NVIDIA DGX A100 Service Manual
15.2. Adding the Horizontal Network Card
Be sure you have obtained the horizontal dual-port network card.
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.
2. Label all network, monitor, and USB cables connected to the motherboard tray for easy identi-
cation when reconnecting.
3. Unplug all power cords, and all network, monitor, and USB cables.
4. Remove the motherboard tray.
Refer to the instructions in the section Accessing the Motherboard Tray.
5. Unlock the PCI EMI shield.
1. Loosen the black thumbscrew that secures the locking mechanism in place.
2. Open the locking mechanism by turning 90 degrees or more.
6. Remove the EMI shield.
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