Product guide

Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide
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Follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29.
2. Place the card in the PCI E
xpress x16 connector (Figure 23, A) and press down on
t
he card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch
on the card snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin on the connector.
3. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw
(Figure 23, B).
4. Con
nect the monitor cable to the graphics card according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Figure 23. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card
Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card
Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from a connector:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29.
2. Remove the
screw (Figure 24, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the
chassis bac
k panel.
3. Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool
(Figure 24, B) in the notch. This will release the card from the connector (C).
4. P
ull the card straight up to remove it.