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Replacing multiple graphics cards, Procedure, Post-requisites

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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. 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 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector on the system board. 2 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated. 3 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp. 4 Push the clamp back towards the bracket. 5 Rotate the PCIE door to close. 6 Connect the power cables to the graphics card. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed. 7 Place the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards. Post-requisites 1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See "Replacing the side panels". 2 Replace the stability foot. 74

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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
. 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
Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector on the system
board.
2
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is
firmly seated.
3
Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
4
Push the clamp back towards the bracket.
5
Rotate the PCIE door to close.
6
Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2,
and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed.
7
Place the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the left and right side-panels. See “
Replacing the side panels
”.
2
Replace the
stability foot
.
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