Removing Or Installing An Expansion Card - HP Compaq dc5750 SFF Hardware Reference Manual

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

The computer has two standard low-profile PCI expansion slots that can accommodate an expansion
card up to 17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length. The computer also has one PCI Express x1 expansion
slot and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.
Figure 2-11
Item Description
1 PCI expansion slot
2 PCI expansion slot
3 PCI Express x1 expansion slot
4 PCI Express x16 expansion slot
NOTE
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
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.
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Expansion Slot Locations
You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system
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