Dell XPS 600 owner manual Removing and Installing Parts

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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer.

9Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration

NOTE: This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express graphics cards only. For installation of any other type of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 91.

The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual-graphics configuration. If you are upgrading from a a single graphics to a dual-graphics configuration, you will need to remove any card installed in the PCI Express x1 card slot. See "System Board Components" on page 78 to locate the PCI Express x1 card slot. To remove a PCI Express card, see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 89.

NOTICE: For information about upgrading your system to use NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual- graphics technology, see the Dell website at support.dell.com.

To learn more about NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual-graphics technology, see "NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology" on page 38.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.

2Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

lever

retention arm

filler bracket

PCI card edge connector

card connector

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3If you are upgrading to a dual-graphics configuration, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening.

Removing and Installing Parts