Dell Alienware Area 51 R2 (Late 2014) - Manual (Page 74)

Replacing the 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
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Locate the graphics (PCI-Express x16 (SLOT5)) connector on the system
board. For more information on the graphics connector, see “
System Board
Components ”.
2 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector (SLOT5) on
the system board.
3 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the
card is firmly seated in the slot.
NOTE: Repeat steps 2 to 3 to install graphics card on the PCI-Express
x16 card connector (SLOT3) and PCI-Express x16 card connector
(SLOT1).
4 Replace the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
5 Connect the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
6 Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending
on the video card installed.
7 From outside the chassis, push the screw covers inside to cover the screws
that secure the graphics card.
Post-requisites
1 Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the Side
Panels ”.
2 Replace the stability foot .
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