Changing Your Computer Hardware Configuration

 

 

I/O Cards

 

Note that the six I/O slots as seen from the back of the computer are

 

labeled from top to bottom starting with one. See Figure 5-6.

Figure 5-6

I/O Slot Numbering

 

I/O Slot 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O Slot 6

Removing I/O Cards

You will need a T-15 Torx driver or flathead screwdriver to remove the I/O slot bulkhead screws.

Here are the steps required for remove an I/O card from the system unit.

1.Power off the system, and unplug the system unit power cord from the electrical outlet. Note that when you press the system power switch, the system automatically performs a shutdown -q.

2.Open the side panel of the system unit as explained in the section “Opening the Left Side Panel of the System Unit” in this chapter.

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HP b1000 manual Removing I/O Cards, Slot Numbering