The following additional equipment, which is not provided by Cisco, is required to install or remove the GPU
module.
• T8 Torx screwdriver
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Torque wrench
Removing the Front Mezzanine GPU Module
To remove an existing front mezzanine module, you will remove screws on the side of the compute node's
sheet metal tray and on the node's motherboard.
Do not operate the compute node without a front mezzanine module installed.
Caution
Use the following procedure to remove an existing front mezzanine module.
Before you begin
Review
Cabling Considerations, on page 12
for important information before beginning this task.
The compute node cables must be disconnected, and the compute node must be removed from the chassis to
perform this task.
Step 1
Remove the top cover of the compute node.
Removing a Compute Node Cover, on page 11
.
Step 2
Remove the screws.
a) Using a T8 Torx screwdriver, remove the four T8 Flathead screws, two screws per side.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two #2 Phillips captive screws at the rear of the front mezzanine module.
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Installing the GPU Module
Removing the Front Mezzanine GPU Module
