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QS-DXMG-0001 AMULET HOTKEY ® Quick Start Guide Dual slot form factor Graphics Virtualization Card for Dell 13G M-series blade servers DXG This guide tells you how to install and configure a dual slot DXG Graphics Virtualization Card on a Dell Power Edge M630 blade server. The DXG card incorporates an MXM GPU for GPU enabled compute solutions and VDI. Two versions of the DXG are available: ■ single slot: Occupies a single mezzanine slot. Install in pairs or with a DXM-A offload card. Ideal for space constrained installations. ■ dual slot: Occupies both mezzanine slots. An M630 blade can support one of this type of DXG card. Kits for dual slot Each kit includes: ■ DXG Graphics Virualization Card with Nvidia or AMD MXM GPU; ■ 13 G Mezzanine kit for the DXG card (SA-MHC4-0300). This kit includes a mounting bracket with fitted auxiliary power cables; ■ custom air deflector (HW-M630-0001). Prepare the Blade 1. Stop all VM activity on the blade. Shut down or migrate all virtual machines hosted by the blade. 2. In the VMware vSphere client, locate the ESXi server in the Inventory and put it in to Maintenance Mode. 3. Shut down the host M630 blade and remove it from the chassis. 4. Open the blade. 5. Remove any installed mezzanine cards. Remove the custom mounting bracket Important! Always use anti-static handling procedures to handle a DXG card or to work on the inside of a blade. Keep liquids away from the area. If there is a NIC mezzanine card fitted, you must upgrade it with an Amulet Hotkey customized heatsink. 1. Use a Posidriv screwdriver to remove the screws from the network daughter card and IDSDM card. Retain the screws. 2. Remove the screws on the Dell mezzanine card mounting bracket and retain. 3. Disconnect, disengage and remove the network daughter card and IDSDM card. Available kits DXG kit number AMD dual slot DXG-S7100X-1 kit KT-DXMG-7100 Nvidia dual slot DXG-M6-1 kit (Compute mode) KT-DXM6-Z003 Nvidia dual slot DXG-M6-1 kit (Graphics mode) KT-DXM6-Z004 4. Disengage and remove the Dell mezzanine card mounting bracket. Retain the screw. Install the custom mounting bracket Important! To position the bracket, carefully align the bracket post with the 6-pin header on the system board. This makes sure the cable connector inside the bracket post is seated correctly with the board. 1. Engage the bracket with the guides. 2. Make sure the power connector inside the bracket post is seated correctly on the 6-pin header. See Figure 1: Custom mounting bracket. Do not screw in the bracket yet. 1 2 3 M630 blade. 1 Network daughter card. 2 Dell mounting bracket. 3 IDSDM. DXG.  Be careful to not push on the heatsink during the installation. 1 DXG card, dual slot form factor. 2 Custom mounting bracket. 3B Fabric B. 3C Fabric C. 4 DXG installed in fabric B. 5 Fit the Amulet Hotkey air deflector (supplied). 2 1 7 M630 blade 5B 5 4 3B 3C Figure 1: Custom mounting bracket. 1 Blue sliding latches lock the DXG card in place. 2 Auxiliary power cables. These supply additional power to the MXM GPU. 3 Shared square cable connector for 2 is pre-fitted inside the bracket post. 4 Flat cable connectors plug into sockets on the topside of the DXG cards. 5  If the cable 3 is unplugged, align the connector with slots inside the bracket post before re-inserting. 6  Bracket post and connector align with a 6-pin header on the system board. Continues on next page 1 2 3 4 5 6

QS-DXMG-0001 AMULET HOTKEY ® Quick Start Guide Dual slot form factor Graphics Virtualization Card for Dell 13G M-series blade servers DXG ©2017 Amulet Hotkey Ltd. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change. No part of this document may be reproduced through any means including (but not limited to) electronic or mechanical, without express written permission from Amulet Hotkey Ltd. Amulet Hotkey Ltd may have patents, patent applications, trademarks or copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. PC-over-IP, PCoIP and the PCoIP logo are registered trademarks of Teradici Corp. Amulet Hotkey and ‘solutions you can bank on’ are registered trademarks of Amulet Hotkey Ltd. Other product names and company names listed within this document may be trademarks of their respective owners. Amulet Hotkey products are designed and built in the UK. Continued from previous page 3. Install the network daughter card and IDSDM card. Replace the screws in the ISDM and network daughter cards. Make sure the lugs on each card fit into the slots on the custom mounting bracket. 4. Install the screw in the custom mounting bracket. Use the screw retained from the Dell mounting bracket. Install the DXG card 1. Carefully install the DXG card to Fabric B. Important: Do not push down on the heat sink of the DXG card. The heat sink of the DXG card extends across both fabric connectors. 2. Push the flat connector on the auxiliary power cable into the socket on the topside of the DXG card. See item 4 in Figure 1: Custom mounting bracket. 3. Attach the DXG card onto the mounting bracket with the blue sliding latches. See item 1 in Figure 1: Custom mounting bracket. 4. Remove the Dell central air deflector. 5. If not already formed, form the Amulet Hotkey air guide. See Figure 2: Form the Amulet Hotkey air guide or the Air Guide QSG on our website. Figure 2: Form the Amulet Hotkey air guide 6. Fit the air guide: hook the small end tabs under the heat sink and the side tabs under the folds in the chassis. The long pieces fit in the space between the DIMM banks. See Figure 3: Install the Amulet Hotkey air guide. Figure 3: Install the Amulet Hotkey air guide 7. Close the blade. Push the blade into the chassis and power up. Set up the DXG card See Knowledge Base Articles KBA 113 and KBA 114 for details on how to set up the DXG card after installation. See our TechNote for details of the latest approved driver and software versions. Technical Support Europe: [email protected] N America: [email protected] S America: [email protected] Asia Pacific: [email protected] More DXG Product documentation and downloads available here. https://resources.amulethotkey.com/resources You will need to download an electronic copy of this guide to make use of the hyperlinks below. Check the vendor websites for NVIDIA and AMD guides. In addition, see NVIDIA and AMD sites for drivers. Note: You must first purchase a GRID license to access the NVIDIA drivers. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. For further information on this product, for other contact details, or for details of our other products, see our website www.amulethotkey.com. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock: - do not disassemble the unit - make sure the unit is powered off before you remove or install components - do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. - do not expose the appliance to dripping or splashing. - do not place objects filled with liquids on or near the appliance. CAUTION - Apart from those mentioned in this guide, there are no user serviceable parts inside. - Install in accordance with these instructions. - Do not install near significant sources of heat. - Ensure the product is properly earthed. - Only use attachments and accessories approved by Amulet Hotkey. - Clean the product only with a dry cloth.