Figure 161. Installing the metal filler bracket
Next steps
1.
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Installing a GPU
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
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2. Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation.
NOTE:
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
4.
Remove the GPU air shroud top cover
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5.
Remove the GPU air shroud filler
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6.
Remove the full length expansion card riser
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CAUTION:
Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated
and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the
system warranty.
WARNING:
Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products.
Steps
1. If installed, remove the filler bracket.
NOTE:
Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the
system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
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Installing and removing system components