Configuring Your Computer After Removing Or Installing A Pci/Pci Express Card - Dell XPS 625 Service Manual

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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.

1. Follow the procedures in

Before You

2. Remove the computer cover (see

3. Remove the filler bracket or existing graphics card (see

NOTE:

If you are upgrading to a dual-graphics card configuration and have a card installed in the PCI Express x1 card slot, remove the card (see

Removing PCI and PCI Express

4. Install the PCI Express graphics card (see

5. Prepare the card for installation.

See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your

computer.

CAUTION:

An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance.

6. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation that came with the card for information about the card's cable connections.

CAUTION:

Before pushing 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.

7. Rotate the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.

8. Attach the graphics card bridge (if required for your dual-graphics configuration), pressing firmly so that it completely covers the connector tabs.

1 graphics card bridge (not present on some dual-graphics card configurations) 2 power connectors (2)

3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards

9. If present, lower the card-retention device that lies over the installed cards and snap it into place.

10. Replace the computer cover (see

11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card

to locate the PCI Express x1 card slot). To remove a PCI Express card, see

Begin.

Replacing the Computer

Cover).

Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual

Cards).