AMD radeon R9 295X2 Owner's Manual page 12

6 Hardware and Software Installation
3. Remove the cover to the computer's case.
Note: If necessary, consult the computer manual for help in removing the
cover.
4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the computer,
if necessary.
5. Locate the appropriate bus slot and, if necessary, remove the corresponding
metal backplate cover(s). Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot.
Note: If you cannot find a bus slot to match the card, you need a graphics card
with the correct bus to match the motherboard.
6. Align the graphics card with the slot while making sure that the weight of the
radiator is fully supported (not dangling from the card).
7. Make sure that all cables and tubes are moved out of the way and press the
graphics card firmly in the slot until it is fully seated.
8. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel.
9. Identify a mounting location for the radiator assembly. Most computer cases
have at least one location for a screw-mounted, 120 mm × 120 mm fan at the back
of the chassis.
10. Align the radiator assembly with the mounting location so that air is exhausted
outside the system.
You should be able to see the radiator through the open grills of the computer
case.
11. Make sure that the tubes of the liquid cooling system does not interfere with
other fans in the system and use the four screws that are provided with the
graphics card to mount the radiator assembly.
Tip: For easier installation, fasten then tighten the screws in an "X" pattern (for
example, top-left, bottom-right, top-right, then bottom-left corner).
12. If your card requires supplementary power and must be connected directly to
the power supply, locate the appropriate power connector cable(s) from the
AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2 Graphics
Caution:
Static electricity can seriously damage computer components. Discharge
your body's static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal
surface of the computer chassis before you touch any components inside the
computer's case to avoid damaging them.
Warning:
Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait approximately five
minutes after turning off the computer before touching the card.
The radiator assembly must be installed above the graphics card and in a
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location that has minimal impedance to air flow.
Select a location that has the most open grills on the case for better air flow.
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