1. VSAM Intelligent Innovation Remove the 7 circled screws indicated below Remember to keep all accessories in case your card needs to be returned to EVGA i ecco Use the 7 provided screws not the ones you removed to install the backplate to the PCB Once the backplate is firmly attached to the card you are now ready to install your GTX 970 graphics card The mounting hole closest to the bottom of the mounting bracket will need the included nut to secure the screw Hold the nut centered over the hole and thread the screw through the nut this will keep it in place IAAF VAF DAQE ame 026 X19 Ea FEDE p a I Ei KOOE 00 000075