OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 Owner's Manual

Installing the powered graphics card

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the powered graphics card and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the fixed PCIe blanking plate from the chassis.
   NOTE:This step is applicable only when the powered graphics card is being installed for the first time.

   NOTE:To remove the fixed PCIe blanking plate, insert a flat-head screwdriver in the hole of the cover, push the blanking plate to release it, and then lift the blanking plate off the chassis.

   NOTE:Ensure to keep the PCIe blanking plate safe for future use.
2. Lift the pull tab on the PCIe door outwards to open the PCIe door.
3. Remove the two PCIe blanking plates from the slots on the chassis.
   NOTE:Ensure to keep the PCIe blanking plates safe for future use.
4. Align the notch on the powered graphics card with the tab on the PCIe card connector (SLOT2) on the system board.
5. Gently press down on the powered graphics card till the tab on the PCIe connector locks in place.
6. Connect the power cable to the connector on the powered graphics card.
7. Close the PCIe door and press it gently until it clicks in place on the chassis, to secure the powered graphics card.