HP dc73 Blade Client manual Removing or Installing an Expansion Card, 2Expansion Slot Locations

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

The computer has one standard low-profile PCI expansion slot that can accommodate an expansion card up to 17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length. The computer also has two PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.

NOTE: The PCI and PCI Express slots support only low profile cards. An optional riser is available from HP that will support two full-height PCI cards. If the riser is installed, the PCI Express expansion slots are inaccessible.

Figure 2-12Expansion Slot Locations

Table 2-2Expansion Slot Locations

Item	Description
1	PCI expansion slot
2	PCI Express x1 expansion slot
3	PCI Express x16 expansion slot
4	PCI Express x1 expansion slot

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

To install an expansion card:

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.

6.Remove the access panel.

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

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