HP dc7700 tower manual Removing or Installing an Expansion Card, Description

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Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

The computer has two standard full-height PCI expansion slots that can accommodate an expansion card up to 34 cm (13.4 inches) in length. The computer also has one PCI Express x1 expansion slot and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.

Figure 2-9Expansion Slot Locations

Item

Description

 

 

1

PCI expansion slot

 

 

2

PCI expansion slot

 

 

3

PCI Express x1 expansion slot

 

 

4

PCI Express x16 expansion slot

 

 

NOTE Some models include an optional PCI extender that adds two PCI expansion slots to the board for a total of four PCI expansion slots.

You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 expansion 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 diskettes or compact discs, 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 dc7700 Series Convertible Minitower Hardware Reference Guide About This Book About This Book Table of contents Appendix C External Security Devices Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model2Media Card Reader Components Media Card Reader Components3Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components4Keyboard Components KeyboardUsing the Windows Logo Key Serial Number Location Special Mouse FunctionsEnww Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesSmart Cover FailSafe Key Unlocking the Smart Cover LockUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock 2Removing the Computer Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Access Panel3Replacing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel 4Removing the Front Bezel Hardware Upgrades5Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelRemoving Bezel Blanks Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Description Socket Color Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww Description Removing or Installing an Expansion CardEnww 12Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww 15Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions Drive PositionsRemoving a Drive from a Drive Bay Enww Installing Additional Drives Enww Enww Enww 21Installing the Hard Drive Guide Screws Enww Enww Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration Enww Desktop Dimensions SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww Installing a Security Lock External Security DevicesCable Lock Padlock Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Shipping Preparation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyIndex Enww