Dell Studio XPS 8000 (Late 2009) User Manual

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Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.

Replace the card retention bracket (see

Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.

Replace the primary hard drive, if applicable (see

Replacing the Hard Drive

Replace the graphics card bracket (see

Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket

10.

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

11.

To complete the installation, see

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card

1 PCI Express x1 card

2 PCI Express x1 card slot

3 securing tab

4 retention mechanism

5 PCI Express x16 card slot 6 PCI Express x16 card

1 screw

2 card retention clamp

3 card clamp insert 4 filler bracket

5 PCI Express card

CAUTION:

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.

NOTE:

For information on location of external connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the

documentation that shipped with the card.