Dell XPS 730 Service Manual

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Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card: Dell XPS 730/730X Service Manualfile:///C|/Users/santhosh_v/Desktop/7/SM_en/cards.htm[9/5/2013 11:46:32 AM]you may damage the system board.Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the cardis fully seated in the slot.CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent thecomputer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.CAUTION: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance.8. Screw in the card retention screw(s) on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot.9. Repeat for additional graphics cards.Connect the PCIe supplementary power connectors from the system power supply to each of the graphics cards. Seethe documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.10. Install the NVIDIA SLI connector across the two outer graphics cards. Each SLI-ready graphics card has an SLIconnector tab on its upper side. Press firmly on each connector so that it completely covers the connector tab.1 graphics card bridge 2 power connectors (2)3 dual-PCIe graphics cards11. If present, lower the graphics card bridge that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place.12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover), reconnect the computer and devices to electricaloutlets, and then turn them on.Replacing the PCI and PCI Express CardsCAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components, ground yourself by using awrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.CAUTION: If your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is not necessarywhen installing additional graphics cards; however, the card is required for troubleshooting purposes. Ifyou remove the card, store it in a safe and secure location.