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PCI Express Cards
Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card.
NOTICE: PCI Express graphics card that run higher than 75 W require an additional cooling fan.
Otherwise, your card could overheat and damage your computer.
If a card fan is not present in your computer and you are installing a graphics card that runs at 75 W
or higher, contact Dell (see page 123) to find out how to purchase a card fan.
If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If
you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 85.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 76.
Installing a PCI Express Card
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
2
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
PCI Express
x16 card
PCI Express
x16 card slot
PCI Express
x1 card
PCI Express
x1 card slot