Installing The Card - Nvidia ConnectX-6 User Manual

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The below instructions should be used in conjunction with the server's documentation.

Installing the Card

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Please make sure the system is capable of supplying the required power as stated in
Specifications.
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Pay extra attention to the black bumpers located on the print side of the card. Failure to do
so may harm the bumpers.
Apply the supplied thermal pad (one of the two) on top of the ASIC interposer or onto the
coldplate.
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The thermal pads are shipped with two protective liners covering the pad on both sides. It
is highly important to peel the liners as instructed below prior to applying them to the
card.
1. Gently peel the liner from the thermal pad's tacky side.
2. Carefully apply the thermal pad on the cool block (ASIC interposer) while ensuring it
thoroughly covers it. Extra care should be taken not to damage the pad.
The thermal pad should be applied on the cool block from its tacky (wet) side. The pad
should be applied with its non-tacky side facing up.
OR
Carefully apply the thermal pad on the coldplate while ensuring it thoroughly covers it. The
below figure indicates the position of the thermal pad. Extra care should be taken not to
damage the pad.
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