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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Summary of Contents for Area-51 R2
Page 20: ...Lifting the Computer Procedure 1 With both hands hold the handle on top of the computer 20...
Page 21: ...2 Lift the computer 1 handle 2 computer 21...
Page 23: ...3 Lift the stability foot off the computer 1 stability foot 2 screws 2 3 computer 23...
Page 24: ...4 Tilt the computer back to the upright position 24...
Page 56: ...4 Remove the I O board out of the chassis 1 I O board 2 screws 2 56...
Page 115: ...6 Lift the logo board out of the bracket 1 screws 6 2 logo board bracket 3 logo board 115...
