Expansion Boards; Expansion Slot Location; Removing Or Installing A Pci Expansion Board - Compaq Deskpro EX User Manual

4.9

Expansion Boards

4.9.1

Expansion Slot Location

1
PCI expansion slots
2
AGP graphics slot
4.9.2

Removing or Installing a PCI Expansion Board

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
WARNING: Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power
switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power
source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures.
2. Remove the computer cover (Section 4.3).
If installing an expansion card, skip to step 8.
3. To remove an expansion card, disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card.
4. Remove the screw at the top of the expansion slot.
5. Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull
free from the slot. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.
6. Store the card in anti-static packaging.
7. Install an expansion slot cover or new expansion card to close the open slot.
If not installing a new expansion card, skip to step 10.
8. To install a new expansion card in an open slot, remove the expansion slot cover.
9. Slide the expansion card into the expansion slot and press it firmly into place.
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