Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11
6Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until
the card is fully seated.
7Remove the power cable from the hard drive power connector.
8Connect the power extension cable to the 4-pin power connection on
the graphics card.
9Connect the power extension cable to the power supply.
10 Connect the power extension cable to the hard drive.
11 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables
are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a
cooling fan) and replace the computer cover.
12 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the
computer’s power cord.
13 Turn on the monitor, and then your computer.
Advanced Installation: PCIe™There are two types of installation. If your Radeon® graphics card does not
require a separate connection to the computer’s power supply, follow the
Basic Install instructions. If your graphics card require a separate
connection to the computer’s power supply, follow the Advanced Install
instructions for either AGP or PCIe™, as appropriate.
Radeon® graphics cards that require connection to the computer’s power
supply will have a power cable connected to them.
LYour computer will beep, possibly show a warning message on your
display, and the boot process will stop if the graphics card is not correctly
connected to the power supply.
LConsult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an
adequate power supply. A PCI Express® compatible system has a
specialized 12V graphics card power connector. A 450 watt or greater
power supply is recommended. Consult your computer system manual to
ensure the power supply is designed to accommodate a high-end
graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts.