1 | PCI Express x16 card | 2 | securing tab | 3 | PCI Express x16 card slot |
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NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly, you may damage the system board.
8. Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
1 | card connector (seated) | 2 | card connector (not | 3 | bracket properly aligned |
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4 | bracket improperly aligned | 5 | alignment bar | 6 | alignment guide |
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NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
NOTICE: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance.
9.Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
NOTICE: Before rotating the card retainer back into place, ensure that the tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar and the notch in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
10.Rotate the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.
11.If present, lower the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer.
12.Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
13.Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
NOTE: If you installed a sound card or a network adapter, see Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings.
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
NOTE: This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express x16 graphics cards only. For removal of any other type of PCI or PCI Express cards, see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards.
