ATI X1900 User Guide - Page 19

Advanced Installation: PCIe

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Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Remove the power cable from the hard drive power connector. 8 Connect the power extension cable to the 4-pin power connection on the graphics card. 9 Connect the power extension cable to the power supply. 10 Connect the power extension cable to the hard drive. 11 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover. 12 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer's power cord. 13 Turn on the monitor, and then your computer. L Your computer will beep, possibly show a warning message on your display, and the boot process will stop if the graphics card is not correctly connected to the power supply. Advanced Installation: PCIe™ There are two types of installation. If your Radeon® graphics card does not require a separate connection to the computer's power supply, follow the Basic Install instructions. If your graphics card require a separate connection to the computer's power supply, follow the Advanced Install instructions for either AGP or PCIe™, as appropriate. Radeon® graphics cards that require connection to the computer's power supply will have a power cable connected to them. L Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an adequate power supply. A PCI Express® compatible system has a specialized 12V graphics card power connector. A 450 watt or greater power supply is recommended. Consult your computer system manual to ensure the power supply is designed to accommodate a high-end graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts.

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Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11
6
Align
your ATI graphics card with the slot and press
it in firmly until
the card is fully seated.
7
Remove the power cable from the hard drive power connector.
8
Connect the power extension cable to the 4-pin power connection on
the graphics card.
9
Connect the power extension cable to the power supply.
10
Connect the power extension cable to the hard drive.
11
Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables
are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a
cooling fan) and replace the computer cover.
12
Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the
computer’s power cord.
13
Turn on the monitor, and then your computer.
Advanced Installation: PCIe™
There are two types of installation. If your Radeon® graphics card does not
require a separate connection to the computer’s power supply, follow the
B
asic Install
instructions. If your graphics card require a separate
connection to the computer’s power supply, follow the
Advanced Install
instructions for either AGP or PCIe™, as appropriate.
Radeon® graphics cards that require connection to the computer’s power
supply will have a power cable connected to them.
Your computer will beep, possibly show a warning message on your
display, and the boot process will stop if the graphics card is not correctly
connected to the power supply.
Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an
adequate power supply. A PCI Express® compatible system has a
specialized 12V graphics card power connector. A 450 watt or greater
power supply is recommended. Consult your computer system manual to
ensure the power supply is designed to accommodate a high-end
graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts.