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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073-1248 Rev. A 1
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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073-1248 Rev. A 2
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