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Expansion card
For a list of available expansion cards, see the
The computer has one PCI Express x1 expansion socket and one PCI Express x16 expansion socket.
NOTE:
The PCI Express sockets support only low profile cards.
You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 socket.
For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 socket.
To remove, replace, or add an expansion card:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the access panel
3.
Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on
the back of the computer chassis.
4.
Rotate the slot cover retention latch that secures the slot covers to the open position.
5.
Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card.
NOTE:
the expansion card.
a.
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the slots on the rear of slot cover (1) and rock the slot cover back
and forth (2) to break it free from the chassis.
(Access panel on page
Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to
Computer major components on page
(Preparation for disassembly on page
18).
4.
17).
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