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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Replacing GPUs
Individual GPU and GPU baseboards are recommended to be serviced by Supermicro due
to the optimized density of the system.
Prior to submitting an RMA for GPUs, Nvidia requires that their Field Diagnostic tool is first run
to isolate hardware failures and obtain a log file for review. Check with Supermicro Technical
Services for more details. In addition, more details can be found in Nvidia reference document
Baseboard Field Diagnostics Software Guide DU-09163-001.
Replacing GPU Baseboard Module
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Run Nvidia's Field Diagnostic tool to isolate failures and obtain a log file for review.
2. Disconnect the GPU baseboard module's 54V power cable.
3. Remove the two GPU air shrouds. Each air shroud has two quick-release latches.
4. Remove the cross-bar and the fan board holder. All four fan modules need to be
removed in to remove the FAN board holder. Do not need to remove the fan board from
the fan board holder.
5. While holding the GPU module, remove the screws that secure the GPU baseboard to
the mechanical tray.
6. Once all screws are loose, grasp both handles of the GPU module and lift it up and out.
Be careful not to scratch the GPU baseboard or your hands on the chassis metal edges.
For installation reverse the above steps.
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