Installing the USB 3.0 Driver
1.For Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems, you must disable the User Account Control (UAC) before installing the driver.
To turn off the UAC in Windows Vista, go to Start > Control Panel > User Accounts > User Accounts > Turn User Account Control on or off. Clear the check mark from the box next to Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer.
To turn off the UAC in Windows 7, go to Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts > Change User Account Control Settings. Set the slider to Never Notify.
2.Restart the computer to allow the system to recognize that the UAC has been disabled.
3.Insert the CD included with your USB 3.0 PCIe kit.
4.Navigate to and click USB 3.0 Drivers and follow the
5.After installing the driver, return the User Account Control (UAC) to its default setting in the Control Panel.
NOTE: HP recommends that you periodically check for driver updates. To download driver updates go to http://www.hp.com/support.
Accessing the Internal Components of the Computer
To prepare the computer for installation of the HP USB 3.0 PCIe x1 card, refer to the documentation included with your computer for detailed instructions to:
1.Power off and unplug the computer from the power source.
2.Remove the computer cover or access panel.
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