Installing a GPU riser cable on the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Install the GPU.
CAUTION: The GPU should be installed in the system before installing the GPU riser cables
to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system board or switch board.
Steps
1.
Align the edge connector of the riser cable with the alignment key of the riser cable connector on
the system board.
2.
Insert the riser cable into the riser cable connector on the system board and press till it clicks into
place.
3.
Close the release latches.
Figure 90. Installing a GPU riser cable board
1.
riser cable connector
2. alignment key
3. release latch (2)
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in after working inside your system.
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