HP dx2700 manual Installing an Expansion Card, Removing the Expansion Slot Cover

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Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT)/Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

6.6.3 Installing an Expansion Card

The computer has four PCI expansion slots. Each slot can accommodate a half-height PCI or PCI Express expansion card up to 6.6 inches (16.764 cm) in length.

✎You can install a PCI card or a PCI Express x1, x4, x8 expansion card in each expansion slot. To install an expansion card:

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

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

3.Remove the computer access panel.

4.Identify the slot into which you want to insert the expansion card.

5.Release the slot cover by removing the screw that secures the PCI slot covers by pulling the latch up 1.

6.Remove the slot cover by sliding the slot cover up and pulling it toward the inside of the chassis 2.

Removing the Expansion Slot Cover

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Service reference guide Service Reference Guide SeptemberService Reference Guide Contents Contents Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis Installing the Operating System Microsoft Windows XP/Redflag LinuxWindows XP Home and XP Professional Converting to Ntfs Associated with WinXP OSHP Software Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Power-On Self-Test PostComputer Setup Utilities Using Computer Setup F10 UtilitiesSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Computer Setup MenuComputer Setup Features Sata Port For each, allows you to Heading OptionDescriptionCD-ROM Allows you to set Dvmt Mode to Parallel port Allows you to select a setting for the onboard S1 POS PnP/PCI IRQ Resources Configurations Restoring the Cmos Recovering the Configuration SettingsBacking up the Cmos Desktop Management Initial Configuration and DeploymentFailSafe Boot Block ROM ROM FlashDual-State Power Button Power ManagementEstablishing a User Password Using Computer Setup Password SecurityEstablishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer Setup SecurityEntering a User Password Current password/new password/new password Delimiter character as shown current passwordSurge-Tolerant Power Supply National Keyboard Delimiter CharactersSata 1.5 and 3.0 Hard Drives Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Sata Data Cable Sata Power CableSata Hard Drive Cables Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host PlugWindows 2000, XP, and Linux Sata Smart DrivesDrive Capacities Legacy Mode Native ModeChassis Designations Microtower MT/Small Form Factor SFFDx2708 MT Dx2700SFF Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Electrostatic Discharge InformationGenerating Static Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Recommended Materials and Equipment Personal Grounding Methods and EquipmentGrounding the Work Area Static Shielding Protection Levels Method VoltageRoutine Care General Cleaning Safety PrecautionsCleaning the Computer Case Cleaning the Mouse Cleaning the KeyboardCleaning the Monitor Screws Service ConsiderationsTools and Software Requirements Hard Drives Cables and ConnectorsLithium Coin Cell Battery Preparation for Disassembly Access Panel MT Chassis Front Bezel MT Chassis Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Installing the Tower Stand Front Drive Bezels Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank/MT ChassisInstalling Memory Modules/MT chassis Memory Installing DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs SFF chassis Rotating the Easy Access Drive BayInstalling a Dimm 2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card Expansion CardsExpansion Slot Cover Lock 431672-001 Installing an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot CoverInstalling an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Cable Management Drives Locating Drive PositionsItem Description Removing a DriveDrive Positions Locating Drive Positions SFF chassis Desktop Drive PositionsRemoving an Optical Drive or Diskette Drive SFF chassis Installing an Optional Optical Drive SFF chassis Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive Connecting the Flat Ribbon Cable and Audio Cable Upgrading the Hard Drive SFF chassis Removing and Replacing the Hard DriveRemove the screw Slide the drive to the right of the bay Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis System Fan Heatsink MT chassis Processor 431672-001 System Board Battery Battery Holder Power Supply Enhanced Keyboard Connector Pin AssignmentsConnector and Icon Pin Signal MouseParallel Interface Serial Interface, Powered and Non-PoweredConnector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin Signal MicrophoneLine-Out Audio HeadphoneLine-In Audio MonitorConnector Pin Signal Pin PowerPin Power for CPU Power Cord Set Requirements General RequirementsScreen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages Post Error Messages Ensure the system board Bios supports the processor Default Settings Save and ExitPost Error Messages Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary ChecklistStandby mode Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Num Lock key Problem Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Select Enable VGA Mode Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Set properly Accessories System Tools Click Start All ProgramsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Where printer port is Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsSolving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving DiskOnKey Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsOptions Select Start ControlPanel Delete Cookies buttonClick the Device Manager PropertiesActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Restoring the Software Contacting Customer Support Memory

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