IBM Power System S821LC, Installing

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Installing a graphics processing unit in the 8001-12C system
Follow these steps to install a graphics processing unit in the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
system.
Before you begin
Power off the system and place it in the service position. For instructions, see “Preparing the 8001-12C or
8005-12N system to remove and replace internal parts” on page 85.
Procedure
1. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
Attention:
v
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack, or to
an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging
your hardware.
v When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is
used for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when
using or working on electrical equipment.
v If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and
installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of
5 seconds.
2. The GPU can share the PCIe riser card with other PCIe adapters. Label and remove any cables and
plugs that extend out of the adapters.
3. Remove the PCIe riser as shown in Figure 13.
a.
Retract the retaining pins (A) so that the arrows on the tabs point to the system.
b. Lift the PCIe riser from the system.
Figure 13. Removing the PCIe riser
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Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)