Expansion Cards

The computer has one standard PCI expansion slot that can accommodate an expansion card up to

17.46cm (6.875 inches) in length. The computer also has two PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.

Table 6-1Expansion Slot Locations

Item

Description

 

 

1

PCI expansion slot

 

 

2

PCI Express x1 expansion slot

 

 

3

PCI Express x1 expansion slot

 

 

4

PCI Express x16 expansion slot

 

 

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

To remove, replace, or add an expansion card:

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 27).

2.Remove the computer access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 31).

3.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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