Compaq EX Series, EXS Series manual Installing a PCI Expansion Board

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4.11.3Installing a PCI Expansion Board

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).

WARNING: Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures.

2.Lay the computer down on its large base for greater stability.

3.Remove the access panel (Section 4.5).

4.If you are installing an expansion board for the first time, remove the expansion slot cover.

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Contents Maintenance & Service Guide Maintenance & Service Guide Maintenance & Service Guide Contents Removal and Replacement Procedures Specifications Symbols and Conventions About this GuideTechnician Notes Locating Additional Information Product Description ChapterComputer Features Front Panel Controls and LEDsComponent/Function Component Rear Panel ConnectorsDrive Positions Reference Drive Bay ConfigurationSerial Number Location Spare Parts System Unit Spare Part Warranty Description Number TierMass Storage Devices Cables Standard, Memory, and Expansion Boards Miscellaneous Plastics Kit Miscellaneous Screw Kit not illustrated Keyboards not illustratedShipping Boxes not illustrated Miscellaneous Parts not illustratedDocumentation and Software not illustrated Description Spare Part NumberElectrostatic Discharge Information Removal & Replacement PreliminariesGenerating Static Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment Preventing Electrostatic Damage to EquipmentGrounding Workstations Method VoltageGeneral Cleaning Safety Precautions Routine CareRecommended Materials and Equipment Cleaning the Computer Case Cleaning the KeyboardCleaning the Monitor Cleaning the Mouse Service ConsiderationsPower Supply Fan Tools and Software RequirementsCables and Connectors Lithium Coin Cell BatteryHard Drives Disassembly Sequence Chart Removal and Replacement ProceduresDisassembly Preparation Feet Installation Cable Lock Access Panel Front Bezel Power Button Subpanel and Bezel Blanks Power Switch Assembly Drive Positions Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices Removing an Internal 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Removing an External 5.25-Inch Drive Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive Page Expansion Board Slots Expansion BoardsRemoving a PCI Expansion Board Installing a PCI Expansion Board Page Memory Module Installation System MemoryDIMMs Page Graphics Cards Installing a GPA/AIMM Card 24Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing an AGP Card AGP Card with a Type I Retention Mechanism13.3 GPA/AIMM Card with a Type 2 Retention Mechanism AGP Card with a Type 2 Retention Mechanism Standard AGP Expansion Card Processor 30Removal & Replacement Procedures System Board Battery Chassis Fan Assembly Power Supply Connectors and Jumpers Connectors and JumpersClearing Cmos Disabling or Clearing the Power-On and Setup Passwords Hard Drive Jumper Settings Seagate, Quantum, and Western DigitalDefinition Seagate Quantum Western Digital Definition J50 J48 J46 J44 J42 MaxtorSpecifications SpecificationsSystem System DMA System InterruptsHardware IRQ System Function Hardware DMA System FunctionPort Register Name ICH Fixed I/O RegistersICH Fixed I/O Registers Port Register Name Size Memory Address System Function System Memory MapMB Diskette Drive Drives10.0 GB 15.0 GB Ultra ATA Hard Drives48X Max CD-ROM DrivesScroll Mouse Compaq KeyboardColor Depth Mode Bits/pixel Refresh Rate Hz Supported Graphics ResolutionsIntel 3D Graphics NVIDIA M64 ProIndex 2Index