Installing A Pci Express Graphics Card In A Dual Configuration - Dell XPS 720 H2C Owner's Manual

1 PCI Express x16 card
8. Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing the card, see
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep
dust and dirt out of your computer.
NOTE: The graphics card bridge (not present in all dual-graphics configurations) is not necessary in a single graphics card configuration.
NOTICE: Before rotating the card retainer back into place, ensure that the tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar and the
notch in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or
cause damage to the equipment.
9. Rotate the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer.
10. If present, lower the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place.
11. Replace the computer cover (see

Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration

NOTE: To upgrade to or downgrade from a dual-graphics configuration, you will need additional parts that can be ordered from Dell (see
Dell).
This section pertains to dual PCI Express graphics card configurations only. For installation of other types of PCI or PCI Express cards, see
PCI Express Cards.
The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in a dual graphics card
configuration. If you are upgrading from a single graphics card to a dual-graphics card configuration, you will need to remove any card installed in the PCI
Express x1 card slot (see System Board Components
Express Cards.
NOTICE: For information about upgrading your system to use NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual-graphics technology, see the Dell website at
support.dell.com.
To learn more about NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual graphics technology, see
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. If present, press the tab on the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and rotate it upwards to gain full access to the card.
4. Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall.
2 securing tab 3 PCI Express x16 card slot
Replacing the Computer Cover), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
to locate the PCI Express x1 card slot). To remove a PCI Express card, see
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual
Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology.
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