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Installing an expansion card
This section explains how to install an expansion card and a second CrossFire-
Ready graphic card.
PCI bus slots interface
3 PCI Express x16 slots compatible with PCIE 2.0 specification, supports CrossFire
mode.
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The mazarine PCIE x16 (PCI_EX1, 3, 5) slot supports PCIE x16 speed
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The blue PCIE x16 (PCI_EX2, 4) slot supports PCIE x8 speed
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If you intend to install three expansion cards into PCIE x16 slots, these two
PCIE x16 lanes will auto arrange from x16/ x0 to x8/ x8
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If you intend to install only one expansion card, make sure thatthe
expansion card is installed on the mazarine PCIE x16 slot(PCI_EX1)
To install an expansion card:
1
Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 48.
2
If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the processor
sockets.
3
Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of
the card you intend to install.
4
Press the release latch of the slot cover opposite the selected expansion
slot.
5
Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later.
Summary of Contents for PREDATOR G7710 SERIES
Page 1: ...User Guide ...
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Page 13: ...1 First things first ...
Page 18: ...1 First things first 6 English ...
Page 19: ...2 System tour ...
Page 20: ...2 System tour 8 English External and internal structure Closed front panel ...
Page 21: ...9 English No Component 1 Hinge screws x 4 2 Door hinges x 4 3 Bezel door ...
Page 22: ...2 System tour 10 English Front panel ...
Page 26: ...2 System tour 14 English Rear panel ...
Page 29: ...17 English System board Mainboard ...
Page 36: ...2 System tour 24 English ...
Page 37: ...3 Setting up your computer ...
Page 47: ...4 Using your desktop ...
Page 55: ...43 English jack green jack located on the front and rear of the computer ...
Page 58: ...4 Using your desktop 46 English ...
Page 59: ...6 Upgrading your computer ...
Page 77: ...5 Acer Empowering Technology ...
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Page 81: ...7 Frequently asked questions ...
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Page 89: ...8 Regulations and safety notices ...
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