Dell Alienware Area-51 R4 Service Manual - Page 54

Replacing multiple graphics cards, Procedure, Post-requisites

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Replacing multiple graphics cards NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1. Place the card in the connector and press the card down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot. 2. Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics card to the chassis. 3. Place the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards. 4. 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. 5. 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 "Replacing the side panels". 2. Replace the stability foot. 54

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Replacing multiple graphics cards
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
After working
inside your computer
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance
.
Procedure
1.
Place the card in the connector and press the card down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot.
2.
Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
3.
Place the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
4.
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.
5.
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 “
Replacing the side panels
”.
2.
Replace the
stability foot
.
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