HP D510 manual Installing an Expansion Card

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Hardware Upgrades

Installing an Expansion Card

Your computer has two PCI expansion slots 1. Each slot can accommodate an expansion card up to 6.875 inches (17.46 cm) in length. To install an expansion card:

1.If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock.

2.Turn off the computer and any external devices.

3.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then disconnect any external devices.

4.Remove the computer cover.

5.Remove the expansion card cage and identify the slot into which you want to insert the expansion card.

Location of Expansion Slots in the Expansion Card Cage

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Page Contents Specifications Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Index Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsEasy Access Keyboard Components Easy Access Keyboard ComponentsCustomizing the Easy Access Buttons Using the Windows Logo Key Special Mouse FunctionsSerial Number Location Hardware Upgrades Installation SequenceDrawer Installation Method Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key Smart Cover LockRemoving the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR-SDRAM DIMMs Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs Locate the memory module sockets Installing a Dimm Removing the Expansion Card Cage Installing an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Install the expansion card Removing the AGP Card To replace the AGP card, reverse the above procedures Drive Positions Desktop Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives Upgrading the Hard DriveDisconnecting Cables from the Hard Drive Removing an Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Installing an Optional Optical Drive Connecting the Flat Ribbon Cable and Audio Cable Working with the MultiBay Hot-Plugging or Hot-Swapping MultiBay Drives Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard DriveUninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw Inserting a Drive into the MultiBayRemoving a Drive from the MultiBay Removing a Drive from the MultiBay Specifications Compaq Evo Small Form FactorPower Output Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA DevicesGuidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices Guidelines for Using Scsi Devices Scsi DevicesHard Drive Installation Guidelines Guidelines for Installing Optional Scsi Devices Scsi ControllersUsing a Scsi Cable Using SCSISelect with Scsi DevicesScsi Cables Choosing the Quiet Drive Options Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Battery Replacement Type Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Installing a Security Lock Security Lock ProvisionsInstalling a Security Loop Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Routine Computer Care Shipping Preparation Routine Computer CareOptical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety OperationShipping Preparation Index Index-2
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