Removing a pci express graphics card from a, Dual configuration – Dell XPS 710 H2C User Manual

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4 bracket improperly aligned

outside of slot

5 alignment bar

6 alignment guide

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.

NOTICE:

An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance.

9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.

NOTICE:

Before rotating the card retainer back into place, ensure that the tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush

with the alignment bar and the notch in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

10. Rotate the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.

11. If present, lower the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place.

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into

the computer.

12. Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical

outlets, and then turn them on.

13. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

NOTE:

If you installed a sound card or a network adapter, see

Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings

.

Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration

NOTE:

This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express x16 graphics cards only. For removal of any other type

of PCI or PCI Express cards, see

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

.

1. Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.

2. Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).

3. If present, press the tab on the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and rotate it upwards to gain

full access to the card.

4. Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics card bridge (if present) with your other hand

by pulling it up and away from the computer. Set it aside.

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