HP RP3 3100 manual Installing an Expansion Card, 8Riser Card Configurations Hardware Upgrades

7.Slide the new SODIMM into the socket at approximately a 30° angle (1) then press the SODIMM down (2) so that the latches lock it in place.

Figure 2-7Installing a SODIMM

NOTE: A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket.

8.Replace the access panel.

9.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.

10.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed. The computer automatically recognizes the additional memory when you turn on the computer.

Installing an Expansion Card

One Full-height expansion card can be installed into one of the riser card slots on the computer.

There are two riser cards available from HP for this product. One has a PCI slot and the other has a PCI Express x1 slot. Both cards have a slot designated for the Powered Serial Port expansion card.

CAUTION: The Powered Serial Port expansion card slot on the riser card looks very similar to a PCI Express x1 expansion card slot. Do not attempt to insert a PCI Express x1 expansion card into the Powered Serial Port expansion card slot and do not attempt to insert a Powered Serial Port expansion card into a PCI Express x1 expansion card slot

Figure 2-8Riser Card Configurations

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