Intel® Server D50DNP PCIe* Accelerator Module Add-In Card Installation

How to install PCIe* add-in card on Intel® Server D50DNP accelerator module.

The PCIe* accelerator module includes a special riser assembly that can support up to four x16 full-height, full-length, double-width PCIe* add-in cards for acceleration solutions. The PCIe* accelerator module riser assembly is on the right side of the module.

Required Tools and Supplies:

• Phillips* head screwdriver #1
• Anti-static wrist strap and conductive workbench pad (recommended)
• PCIe* accelerator add-in card
• PCIe* accelerator module card Kit matching the card type

Follow the below steps to install PCIe* accelerator card:

1. Remove the screws that hold the original metal bracket on the accelerator add-in card (see Letter A).
2. Uninstall the original metal bracket (see Letter B) and replace it with the metal bracket in the accessory kit (see Letter C).
3. Fasten the screws to secure the metal bracket to the accelerator add-in card (see Letter D).
4. If the accessory kit comes with the rear extension bracket, install it on the accelerator add-in card.
   
5. Using Phillips* head screwdriver #1, loosen the four captive screws on the PCIe* accelerator module riser assembly (see Letter A).
6. Carefully lift the PCIe* accelerator module riser assembly up about two inches. Then, tilt the front side away from the module (see Letter B).
   
7. Remove the screw holding the flap on the front side of the riser assembly and lift the flap up.
8. Remove the screw holding the original metal bracket (see Letter A) and remove the bracket from the front side of the riser assembly (see Letter B).
   
9. If the bracket kit includes a power cable, attach it to the accelerator add-in card.
10. Align the bracket of the accelerator add-in card with the opening of the riser assembly.
11. Route the add-in card power cable through the plastic shield opening in the rear of the riser assembly.
12. Carefully push the add-in card into the PCIe* slot (see Letter A). Ensure that the card is fully seated.
13. Fasten the screw on the metal bracket to secure the add-in card to the riser assembly (see Letter B).
    
14. Fasten the two screws on each corner of the back end to attach the accelerator add-in card to the riser assembly.
    
15. Repeat steps 1 through 14 to install other accelerator card as needed.
16. Install the screw that holds the flap on the front side of the riser assembly.
17. Install the PCIe* accelerator module riser assembly by tilting the front side down to the module (see Letter A).
18. Using Phillips* head screwdriver #1, fasten the captive screws to secure the PCIe* accelerator module riser assembly to the module (see Letter B)
    
19. Connect all accelerator power cables to the connectors on the power board.