Dell XPS 710 - Manual (Page 32)

Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 700 Service Manual
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1 card connector (seated) 2 card connector (not
seated)
3 bracket properly aligned
within slot
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