Expansion Cards - HP Compaq dc7800 Reference Manual

Expansion Cards

The computer has three standard full-height PCI expansion slots that can accommodate an expansion
card up to 34 cm (13.4 inches) in length. The computer also has two PCI Express x1 expansion slots
and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.
Item Description
1 PCI Express x16 expansion slot
2 PCI Express x1 expansion slot
3 PCI Express x1 expansion slot
4 PCI expansion slot
5 PCI expansion slot
6 PCI 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
2. Remove the computer 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.
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