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HP9000/K570 systems, as with many other HP9000 systems, have a primary HP-HSC Expansion I/O slot for upgrades. This slot is immediately to the right of the Core I/O card as viewed from the rear of the system (refer to Figure 1).

HP9000/K570 systems can optionally use the slot to the right of the primary expansion I/O slot for additional processors or as a secondary HP-HSC Expansion I/O slot. The A3694A Dual-Bus 4-Slot HP-HSC Expansion I/O product adds an additional four I/O slots in this position.

Electrostatic Discharge

CPU cards and computer systems contain assemblies and components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Carefully observe the precautions listed in this section and use the ESD wrist strap, ESD sheet, and ESD foam pad provided in the ESD kit (part number A3024-80004). The following precautions can significantly reduce the risk of system failure or component damage due to ESD.

•Always wear a grounded wrist strap when working around a system or handling the CPU card.

•Treat all assemblies, components, cards, and connections as sensitive.

•When unpacking cards or components to the system, keep the item in it's conductive bag until it is ready to be installed.

•Keep body movement to a minimum, this generates static electricity that causes ESD.

•Avoid working in carpeted areas.

•Try to select a work area where potential static sources are minimized.

Anti-Static Wrist Strap

The anti-static wrist strap is a bracelet like strip that goes around either wrist. The other end of the strap connects to a convenient metal surface on the computer cabinet.

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