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Replacing the Graphics Card

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4 3 2 1 1 PCI-Express x16 connector 2 graphics card 3 securing tab 4 power cable Replacing the Graphics Card 1 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the system board. 2 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot. 3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable. 4 Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. • The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. Graphics Card 39

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Graphics Card
39
Replacing the Graphics Card
1
Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the
system board.
2
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card
is firmly seated in the slot.
3
Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable.
4
Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that:
•
The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.
•
The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
•
The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the
alignment guide.
1
PCI-Express x16 connector
2
graphics card
3
securing tab
4
power cable
1
4
2
3