Dell R730 Manual

							NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, the riser 1 blank must be installed in the riser 1 slot. Remove the riser 1 
blank only if you are installing riser 1.
Figure 51. Removing the expansion card riser 1
1.expansion card riser 1 cage2.expansion card riser 13.riser guide-back (right)4.riser guide-back (left)5.expansion card riser 1 connector6.riser guide-front
Figure 52. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 1
1.expansion card slot 12.expansion card slot 23.expansion card slot 3111 
						

							Figure 53. Removing the expansion card riser 2
1.power connector (for GPU cards)2.expansion card riser 23.riser guide-back4.expansion card riser 2 connector5.riser guide-front
Figure 54. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 2
1.expansion card slot 42.expansion card slot 53.power connector (for GPU cards)112 
						

							Figure 55. Removing the expansion card riser 3
1.riser guide-front2.power connector (for GPU cards)3.expansion card riser 34.riser guide-back5.expansion card riser 3 connector
Figure 56. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 3 (default)
1.expansion card slot 62.expansion card slot 73.power connector (for GPU cards)113 
						

							Figure 57. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 3 (alternate)
1.expansion card slot 62.power connector (for GPU cards)
Next steps
1.If removed, install an expansion card on the riser.
2.If applicable, replace the expansion card riser.
3.Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3
Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser 1
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 1
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3
After working inside your system
Installing expansion card risers
Prerequisites
1.Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 
3.If removed, install the expansion card(s) into the expansion card riser 1.
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.
Steps
1.Align the expansion card riser with the connectors and the riser guides on the system board.
2.Lower the expansion card riser into place until the expansion card riser is fully seated in the connector.
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							Figure 58. Installing the expansion card riser 1
1.expansion card riser 1 cage2.expansion card riser 13.riser guide-back (right)4.riser guide-back (left)5.expansion card riser 1 connector6.riser guide-front115 
						

							Figure 59. Installing the expansion card riser 2
1.power connector (for GPU cards)2.expansion card riser 23.riser guide-back4.expansion card riser 2 connector5.riser guide-front116 
						

							Figure 60. Installing the expansion card riser 3
1.riser guide-front2.power connector (for GPU cards)3.expansion card riser 34.riser guide-back5.expansion card riser 3 connector
Next steps
1.Install the expansion card(s) into the expansion card risers 2 or 3.
2.Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 
3.Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
GPU card installation guidelines

						

							NOTE: When using the system with the Nvidia K80 GPU card, ensure that you install both PSUs with a minimum of 
1100 W each and set the PSU  configuration to non-redundant mode.
Removing the GPU card
Prerequisites
1.Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section. 
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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.
5.If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal  
						

							Installing a GPU card
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.
1.Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 
3.Remove the cooling shroud.
4.Remove the heat sinks.
Steps
1.Unpack the GPU cards and the GPU enablement kit.
2.Install the heat sinks from the kit and reinstall the cooling shroud.
3.Close the expansion card locking tab on the cooling shroud and riser.
4.Lift the expansion card latch.
5.Remove the  
						

							Figure 62. Installing the GPU card
1.expansion card locking tab (3)2.GPU card3.PCIe card holder latch4.expansion card latch 5.expansion card riser 3
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Internal dual SD module (optional)
The Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM) provides you with a redundant SD card solution. You can con