HP 8300e D8C26UTABA manual Remove the access panel Computer Access Panel on

Description	Spare part number
AMD FirePro 2270 PCIe x16 graphics card, 512 MB	637213-001
Intel PRO/1000CT2 NIC, includes bracket	635523-001
HP FireWire / IEEE 1394a PCIe x1 Card	637591-001

The computer has one PCI expansion slot, one PCI Express x1 expansion slot, one PCI Express x16 expansion slot, and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot.

NOTE: You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slot.

For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slot that is NOT downshifted to a x4 slot.

To remove, replace, or add an expansion card:

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 119)

2.Remove the access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 120)

3.Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis.

4.Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the PCI slot covers by lifting the green tab on the latch and rotating the latch to the open position.

Figure 7-7Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer

128 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis