Hitachi 8000 Elite manual Removing or Installing an Expansion Card, 2Expansion Slot Locations

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Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

The computer has three standard full-height PCI expansion slots, one PCI Express x1 expansion slot, one PCI Express x16 expansion slot, and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot.

Figure 2-9Expansion Slot Locations

Table 2-2Expansion Slot Locations

Item

Description

 

 

1

PCI expansion slot

 

 

2

PCI expansion slot

 

 

3

PCI expansion slot

 

 

4

PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is

 

downshifted to a x4 slot

 

 

5

PCI Express x16 expansion slot

 

 

6

PCI Express x1 expansion slot

 

 

NOTE: You can install a PCI Express x1, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slots.

For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slot that is NOT downshifted to a x4 slot.

To remove, replace, or add an expansion card:

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components 1Front Panel ComponentsMedia Card Reader Components 2Media Card Reader ComponentsRear Panel Components 3Rear Panel Components4Keyboard Components Using the Windows Logo KeyKeyboard 5Windows Logo Key FunctionsArrow Serial Number Location 6Serial Number and Product ID LocationHardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock Smart Cover FailSafe Key1Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Computer Access Panel Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks Replacing the Front Bezel 6Replacing the Front BezelDDR3-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets 1DIMM Socket LocationsInstalling DIMMs Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 2Expansion Slot Locations11Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Enww Enww Drive Positions 3Drive Positions16Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay17Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Enww Enww Installing Additional Drives Guide Screw DeviceSystem Board Drive Connections 4System Board Drive ConnectionsInstalling a 5.25-inch Drive into an External Drive Bay Enww 27Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch Sata Hard Drive 30Removing the Thermal Sensor Enww Enww Enww Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Enww Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Enww Enww Specifications Table A-1SpecificationsPower Output Battery Replacement Type Enww HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices Padlock HP Business PC Security LockEnww Front Bezel Security Figure C-6Engaging the LockEnww Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Safety Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning Shipping PreparationIndex Enww