Installing Accessory Boards, Installing the Board

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CAUTION

NOTE

2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation

Installing Accessory Boards

Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn OFF all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.

The PC Workstation has the following accessory board slots:

•Slot AT 2 (the bottom slot) for full-length 16-bit ISA boards

•Slot AT 1/PCI 4 for either a 16-bit ISA board or a full-length 32-bit PCI board

•Slot PCI 3 can be used for a full-length 32-bit PCI board (and also features the RAIDport™ connector)

•Slot PCI 2 for a full-length 32-bit PCI board

•Slot PCI 1 for a full-length 32-bit PCI board

•Slot AGP for the video adapter board

Installing the Board

1Disconnect the computer’s power cord and any LAN connection or telecommunications cable.

PCI boards are configured automatically when installed in the PC Workstation.

2Remove the computer’s cover ( "Removing and Replacing the Cover", on page 25) and carefully place the PC Workstation on its side.

3Find an empty slot. refer to "System Connectors and Switches", on page 96. to identify the location of the slot type you want to use (ISA or PCI).

Some boards may have preferred locations and special installation instructions detailed in their manuals.

XU specifications

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HP XU manual Installing Accessory Boards, Installing the Board

Models: XU