Apple PCIe-Graphics Card User Manual

PCIe/Graphics Card

Replacement Instructions

 Mac Pro

First Steps

Shut down computer.1

Wait 10 minutes.

2

Warning: Parts inside computer can be very hot. Allow computer to cool down before continuing.

Unplug all external 3

cables except power cord.

Touch metal PCI cover 4

on back of computer.

Unplug power cord.5

Note: Follow these instructions carefully. Failure to do so could damage your equipment and void its warranty.

Opening the Computer

Hold side access 1

panel and lift latch on back of computer.

Warning: Edges of access panel and enclosure can be sharp. Be careful when handling.

Remove access panel 2

and place it on at

surface covered by soft, clean cloth.

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PCIe Slots

Your computer’s

backplane board includes one double-wide PCI Express (PCIe) graphics slot and three PCIe expansion slots, for a total of four slots. All four slots physically support cards of up to x16 slot width.

Slot electrical specs:

Slots 1 and 2:• x16 PCIe 2.0 Slots 3 and 4:• x4 PCIe 2.0

Important: Combined maximum power consumption for all four PCIe slots must not exceed 300 W.

Required Tool

Phillips #1 screwdriver

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Removing the Installed PCIe/ Graphics Card

Locate card.1

Using Phillips #1

2

screwdriver, loosen 2 captive screws securing card’s bracket to enclosure.

Remove bracket from 3

enclosure.

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Note: Card is held in place by retention bar. Next two steps explain how to release bar.

Press button on PCIe 4

fan.

Move fan to left, 5

which releases retention bar.

Holding card by top corners, pull it up out of slot.

6

Remove card from computer.

Checklist for handling card:

When removing or installing card, handle it only by the edges. Do not touch its connectors • or any components. Don’t rock card from side to side; instead, lift card straight up from connecotr to remove it, • and press card straight into slot to install it. Don’t force card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull card out. Check connector and slot for • damage or obstructions, then try inserting card again. Pull card gently to see if it is properly connected. If it resists and stays in place and its gold • connectors are barely visible, card is connected.

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Installing the Replacement PCIe/Graphics Card

Install replacement

1

card.

Note: Align card’s connector with expansion slot and press down until connector is inserted all the way into slot.

Slide PCIe fan to the 2

right to lock card in place.

3 Replace PCI bracket

and tighten screws.

Note: Slide bracket under circled tab before securing screws.

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Closing the Computer

Replace access panel.

1

Note: Make sure

latch is up before you replace panel. If latch is down, panel will not seat correctly.

Push latch down 2

to close and secure access panel.

Warning: Never turn on computer unless all its internal and external parts are in place and it is closed. Operating computer when open or missing parts can cause damage or injury.

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