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3. Before installation of the Vertical GPU Holder, power off your computer and unplug the power cables. 4. EK is not responsible for any damages due to external causes, including but not limited to: improper use, problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, and improper testing.
Mounting mechanism: You may not need all the screws from the package! EAN: 104785 M3x5 Countersunk Screw (7x) Protective Foam 2mm (2x) Screw M2.5x4 DIN7985 (3x) UNC 6/32x1/4-Phillips Pan Screw ( 7x) Standoff-UNC6-32x13x5 (2x) DP Cable (1x) Standoff M3-32x13x5 (2x) REQUIRED TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver - 5 -...
INSTALLATION GUIDE STEP 1 BRACKET 3 Assemble the three steel brackets with the six M3x5 countersunk screws. Depending on how you want to position the GPU holder inside your PC, you may choose between two options. BRACKET 1 M3x5 COUNTERSUNK SCREW BRACKET 2 M3x5 COUNTERSUNK...
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STEP 2 Stick two (2) protective adhesive foams, as indicated in the diagram. The »2 mm protective foam« should be enough for the protection of PROTECTIVE FOAM your GPU during installation. STEP 2 STEP 3 Attach the PCIE riser cable to the bracket’s assembly with three (3) M2.5x4 SCREW M2.5 x 4 Phillips pan head screws.
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STEP 4 UNC 6-32x1/4 Before you mount the GPU, make sure the PCIE latch is not SCREW closed – it must be pushed to the right side. Carefully mount the GPU onto the GPU Holder, using two (2) UNC 6-32x1/4 screws. Pay special attention not to damage the GPU. Secure the GPU by moving the PCIE latch that is positioned underneath it, to the left.
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STEP 6 Remove the two screws at the bottom right side of the motherboard. Save the screws for later use. MOTHERBOARD SCREWS STEP 6 STEP 7 Before you mount the GPU Holder in your PC, connect the angled connector of the enclosed DisplayPort cable to the GPU, then pull ANGLED the cable’s straight connector through the horizontal bars (where CONNECTOR...
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STEP 8 During the following Steps of the installation process, be especially careful not to hit or scratch your motherboard or any other PC component while you’re mounting the GPU Holder to the motherboard. Pay special attention that the »Bracket 3« of the GPU Holder (the right side) doesn’t hit the motherboard.
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STEP 10 Place two (2) Standoffs UNC6-32x13x5 under the “Bracket 3” and secure them on the motherboard. Use the saved motherboard screws (from STEP 6) or mounting screws to secure the right side of the GPU Holder to the PC case. STEP 11 Finally, connect the GPU cables (as instructed by the GPU manufacturer) to complete the installation.
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