Hardware Upgrades

Installing an Expansion Card

The computer has two standard PCI expansion slots that can accommodate an expansion card up to 17.46 cm (6.875 inches)

in length. The computer also has one PCI Express x1 expansion slot and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.

The PCI and PCI Express slots support only low profile cards unless an optional riser is installed. The optional riser supports two full height standard PCI slots. If the riser is installed, the PCI Express x16 expansion slot is inaccessible.

Expansion Slot Locations

Item Description

1PCI expansion slot

2PCI expansion slot

3PCI Express x16 expansion slot

4PCI Express x1 expansion slot

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

Hardware Reference Guide

www.hp.com

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