● All GPU cards must be of the same type and model.
● You can install up to two double-wide GPU cards.
NOTE:
Two double-wide GPU cards configuration requires optional riser 3.
● You can install up to four single-wide GPU cards.
Installing a GPU card
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
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 came with the product.
Steps
1. Unpack the GPU cards.
2. Close the expansion-card locking tab on the cooling shroud and riser.
3. Lift the expansion-card latch.
4. Remove the filler brackets for the single- or double-wide GPU cards.
5. Align the GPU card connector with the slot on the riser.
6. Insert the GPU card into the riser slot until it is fully seated.
7. Locate the GPU power connectors on the cable and plug them to the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors on the GPU card if
required (not all GPU cards require external power connectors).
NOTE:
Ensure the GPU card is installed correctly into the GPU card lock.
8. Press down on the GPU card lock to secure the card in position.
9. Ensure the GPU card is seated into the PCIe card holder latch.
10. Press the touch point to open the PCIe card holder latch and/or the expansion-card locking tabs.
11. Connect the GPU power cable to the riser.
12. Close the expansion-card latch/latches.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in
Removing a GPU card
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
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 came with the product.
Steps
1. Lift the expansion-card latch.
2. Close the expansion-card locking tabs on the cooling shroud and the risers.
3. Hold the GPU card by its edges and slide out the GPU card at an angle to release it from the connector on the riser card.
4. Disconnect the cable from the GPU card.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
system.
system.