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Summary of Contents for HighPoint RS8531AW Gen4
- Page 1 RS8531AW Gen4 External PCIe Chassis Quick Installation Guide V1.00...
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Page 2: System Requirements
RS8531AW Overview RS8531AW is an external PCIe expansion Chassis. It is equipped with the latest PCIe 4.0 slots optimized for GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) access, superior cooling, flexible expansion options, and broad system compatibility. It offers a robust, reliable hardware platform ideal for high-performance needs. - Page 3 Host Interface Host Status LED CDFP Status LED PCIe 4.0 x16 Host Interface CDFP Connector Note: Please refer to the detailed description of LED colors and their status in the RS8531AW Gen4 External PCIe Chassis User Guide on the official website.
- Page 4 External Enclosure Device-Upper View Thumbscrew External Enclosure Device-Left Side & Right Side Screws External Enclosure Device-Front View Power Button Power Button: Used to power the entire Chassis on and off. ...
- Page 5 External Enclosure Device-Rear View Mute Button CDFP Connector AC Power IN Mute Button: Mute the beeper of the Chassis. CDFP Connector: CDFP cable connector for the Host Interface Card connection. AC Power IN: Connect to the AC power cord. ...
- Page 6 Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. Unpack and remove the RS8531AW and check it for damage. If it appears damaged, please get in touch with HighPoint Technical Support. Turn the thumbscrew counterclockwise and remove the four screws at the bottom of the left side and right side.
- Page 7 Remove the screw and PCIe slot cover. Note: Remove the screw and PCIe slot cover according to the width of the accessed GPU (Maximum support for one triple-width GPU). Remove the cable trunking by removing the four screws on the back of the Chassis.
- Page 8 Hold the GPU by its edges, insert it connector-down into the slot, and secure the GPU bracket with screws. Install the cable trunking by reattaching the four screws on the back of the Chassis.
- Page 9 Connect the GPU power connector to the power connectors inside the Chassis. Note: If the GPU power cable is not long enough, refer to the following steps to connect the GPU using the 2x4 connectors to the 2x4 connector Cables. 1) Connect the 2x4 connectors to the power connectors inside the Chassis.
- Page 10 2) Place the 2x4 connectors to 2x4 connectors cables into the cable trunking and tie the cables with cable ties. The recommended number of cable ties is between two and four, and the ties should be placed horizontally and vertically. Close the RS8531AW Chassis, and screw back screws and thumbscrew that were removed in step3.
- Page 11 Connect the CDFP cable to the Host Interface Card’s external port. Connect the CDFP cable to the Chassis’s CDFP port and the UL power cord to the Chassis for AC power connection. Insert the Host Interface Card into the motherboard’s PCIe x16 slot.
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Page 12: Customer Support
FAQ - HighPoint Technologies, Inc. Customer Support If you encounter any problems while utilizing the RS8531AW or have questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, please contact our Customer Support Department or check our FAQ for more information.
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