HP dc7600 tower manual Installing an Expansion Card

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10.To install a new expansion card, slide the bracket on the end of the card down into the slot on the back of the chassis and press the card down firmly into the socket on the system board.

Installing an Expansion Card

✎When you install an expansion card, make sure you press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card socket.

11.Close the expansion card retention latch, making sure that it snaps firmly into place.

12.Connect external cables to the installed card, if needed. Connect internal cables to the system board, if needed. If the card requires audio, connect the audio cable to the connector on the system board labeled “Aux” (located towards the edge of the system board in front of the PCI slots).

13.Replace the computer access panel.

14.If you normally lock the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to relock the lock and enable the Smart Cover Sensor.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide Contents Index Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard Keyboard ComponentsUsing the Windows Logo Key Special Mouse FunctionsSerial Number Location Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Installing a Drive in the Desktop Configuration Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Installing a Drive in the Minitower Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Hardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesUsing the Smart Cover FailSafe Key Smart Cover LockRemoving the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket Color Installing DIMMs Installing a Dimm Hardware Upgrades Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card Installing an Expansion Card Drive Positions Desktop and Minitower Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives Hardware Upgrades Installing an Optical or other Removable Storage Device Hardware Upgrades Connecting the Drive Cables Installing a Sata Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay Removing an Optical Drive in the Desktop Configuration Hardware Upgrades Store the removed drive in anti-static packaging Specifications HP Compaq Convertible MinitowerHeat Dissipation Battery Replacement Type Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Type Installing a Security Lock Security Lock ProvisionsCable Lock Padlock Universal Chassis Clamp Lock Without Security CableSecurity Lock Provisions With Security Cable Security Lock Provisions Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety OperationShipping Preparation Index Index Sata