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Replacing multiple graphics cards
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
in
Before working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
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Procedure
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Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Locate the graphics (PCI-Express card connector (SLOT7)) on the system board. For more information on the graphics connector,
see
"system-board
components".
2. Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector (SLOT7) on the system board.
3. Place the card in the connector and press the card down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot.
NOTE: Repeat steps 2 to 3 to install graphics card on the PCI-Express card connector (SLOT4) and PCI-Express card
connector (SLOT1).
4. Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
5. Place the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
6. Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3) varies depending on the video card installed.
7. From outside the chassis, push the screw covers inside to cover the screws that secure the graphics card.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the left and right side-panels. See
2. Replace the
stability
foot.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Replacing the side
panels".
After working inside your
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