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CHAPTER 2:
Installing Hardware
This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your new
Radeon graphics card.
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Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an
adequate power supply. A PCI Express
®
compatible system has a
specialized 12V graphics card power connector. A 450 watt or greater
power supply is recommended. Consult your computer system manual to
ensure the power supply is designed to accommodate a high-end
graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts.
Graphics Card Installation
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Graphics Card
2
Power Supply