Replacing the Multiple Graphics Cards
NOTE: 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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