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Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration - graphics card upgrade

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NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 7 Push the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place. 8 Replace the screw that secures the filler bracket or card to the chassis. 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 119). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration NOTE: To upgrade to or downgrade from a dual-graphics configuration, you will need additional parts that can be ordered from Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual). This section pertains to dual PCI Express graphics card configurations only. For installation of other types of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 35. The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in a dual-graphics card configuration. If you are upgrading from a single graphics card to a dualgraphics card configuration, you will need to remove any card installed in the PCI Express x1 card slot (see "System Board Components" on page 16 to locate the PCI Express x1 card slot). To remove a PCI Express card, see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 32. NOTICE: For information about upgrading your system to use Nvidia Scalable Link Interface (SLI) dual-graphics technology, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 40 Cards

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NOTICE:
Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the
cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to
the equipment.
7
Push the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its
tab clicks into place.
8
Replace the screw that secures the filler bracket or card to the chassis.
9
Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 119).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or
device and then plug the cable into the computer.
10
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual
Configuration
NOTE:
To upgrade to or downgrade from a dual-graphics configuration, you will
need additional parts that can be ordered from Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your
Owner’s Manual
).
This section pertains to dual PCI Express graphics card configurations only.
For installation of other types of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Installing PCI
and PCI Express Cards" on page 35.
The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is
installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in a dual-graphics card
configuration. If you are upgrading from a single graphics card to a dual-
graphics card configuration, you will need to remove any card installed in the
PCI Express x1 card slot (see "System Board Components" on page 16 to
locate the PCI Express x1 card slot). To remove a PCI Express card, see
"Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 32.
NOTICE:
For information about upgrading your system to use Nvidia Scalable Link
Interface (SLI) dual-graphics technology, see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com
.