Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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4.
Connect a monitor to the graphics card according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Figure 17. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card
Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card
Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from a connector:
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2.
Disconnect the monitor cable from the graphics card back panel connector.
3.
Remove the screw (Figure 18, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the
chassis back panel.
4.
Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool
(Figure 18, B) in the notch. This will release the card from the connector (C).
5.
Pull the card straight up to remove it.
