Replacing Multiple Graphics Cards; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

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Replacing multiple graphics
cards
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1
Locate the graphics (PCI-Express card connector (SLOT7)) on the system
board. For more information on the graphics connector, see
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
computer. After working inside your
After working inside your
"Replacing the side
"system-board
panels".
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