Owners Manual

Figure 46. Removing and Installing the GPU Card

1. GPU card (double-width)

2. SLI data connector

3. 6–pin GPU card power connector

4. 8–pin GPU card power connector

5. x16 connector

6. expansion-card latches (2)

Installing A GPU Card

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your

warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and

peripherals.

2. If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward.

NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable

surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.

3. Open the system.

4. Remove the PCIe card holder.

5. Locate the x16 slot on the system board.

6. From inside the system, press and push out the expansion card release latch for the x16 slot.

NOTE: If you are installing a double-width GPU card, you must open the two expansion card latches to secure

the card.

7. If applicable, remove the filler brackets.

8. Insert the GPU card into the x16 slot.

9. From outside the system, rotate the expansion card latch(es) toward the system until it snaps into place.