Pre-Installation Checklist; Bracket Replacement Instructions - Nvidia 900-9X662-00 53-ST1 User Manual

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Please note that if the card is removed hastily from the antistatic bag, the plastic ziplock
may harm the EMI fingers on the networking connector. Carefully remove the card from the
antistatic bag to avoid damaging the EMI fingers.

Pre-Installation Checklist

1. Verify that your system meets the hardware and software requirements stated above.
2. Shut down your system if active.
Turn off the power to the system, and disconnect the power cord. Refer to the system
documentation for instructions.
3. (Optional) Check the mounting bracket on the card.
If required for your system, replace the full-height mounting bracket that is shipped mounted
on the card with the supplied low-profile bracket. Refer

Bracket Replacement Instructions

The ConnectX-6 Lx card is usually shipped with an assembled high-profile bracket. If this form factor
is suitable for your requirements, you can skip the remainder of this section and move
to Installation Instructions. If you need to replace the high-profile bracket with the short bracket
that is included in the shipping box, please follow the instructions in this section.
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Due to risk of damaging the EMI gasket, it is not recommended to replace the bracket more
than three times.
To replace the bracket you will need the following parts:
• The new brackets of the proper height
• The 2 screws saved from the removal of the bracket
Removing the Existing Bracket
1. Using a torque driver, remove the two screws holding the bracket in place.
2. Separate the bracket from the ConnectX-6 Lx card.
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Be careful not to put stress on the LEDs on the adapter card.
3. Save the two screws.
Installing the New Bracket
1. Place the bracket onto the card until the screw holes line up.
Qty.
1 Adapter card tall bracket (shipped assembled on
the card)
Item
to Bracket Replacement Instructions.
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