Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card: Dell XPS 730/730X Service Manual

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NOTE: If you are upgrading to a multi-graphics card configuration and have a card installed in the PCIe x1 card

slot, remove the card (see Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards

5. Install two SLI-ready graphics cards into the two outer PCIe x16 slots on the system board.

1 retention screw 2 card retainer

3 alignment guide 4 fan bracket

6. Prepare the cards for installation.

See the documentation that came with the cards for information on configuring them, making internal connections, or

otherwise customizing them for your computer.

7. Position each card so that it is aligned with the slot and that the securing tab (if present) is aligned with the slot.

NOTE: If the card is full length, insert the card guide into the alignment slot on the fan bracket.

1 PCIe x16 card 2 securing tab

3 PCIe x16 card slot

CAUTION: Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly,