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HP Z200 - Small Form Factor Workstation Installation Manual
HP Z200 - Small Form Factor Workstation Installation Manual

HP Z200 - Small Form Factor Workstation Installation Manual

Pci express graphics card installation
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PCI Express graphics card installation
Introduction
This document describes how to install a PCI Express (PCIe) graphics expansion card.

Kit contents

Graphics card
Graphics driver CD
Warranty information
Regulatory information
Installation instructions
Card guide (for select graphics cards)
Your responsibilities
You are responsible for determining whether the product is appropriate for your use and will interface
with other equipment without malfunction or damage. You are also responsible for backing up data
before installing any product and for regularly backing up data after installing the product. HP is not
liable for any damage to equipment or data loss resulting from the use of any product. To determine
the compatibility of this product with your computer or workstation, view QuickSpecs at
http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin.
ENWW
Low-profile bracket (for select graphics cards)
Support bracket (for select graphics cards)
DVI-VGA video cable adapter (for select graphics cards)
Display port to DVI cable adapters (for select graphics cards)
High-density graphics cable adapter (for select graphics cards)
© 2004–2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Printed in the
U.S.
Introduction
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Summary of Contents for HP Z200 - Small Form Factor Workstation

  • Page 1: Kit Contents

    To determine the compatibility of this product with your computer or workstation, view QuickSpecs at http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin. © 2004–2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Printed in the U.S. ENWW...
  • Page 2: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and cautions WARNING! Any surface or area of the equipment marked with this symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, enable the surface to cool before touching. WARNING! Any surface or area of the equipment marked with this symbol indicates the presence of an electrical shock hazard.
  • Page 3: Step 1-Preparing For Component Installation

    Step 1—Preparing for component installation NOTE: Computer models vary. All illustrations are examples only. Download and install updates Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your HP computer model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Accessing the internal components of the computer If you need help preparing the computer for this installation, consult the removal and replacement procedures in the service guide for your computer at...
  • Page 4: Step 2-Installing The Graphics Card

    Step 2—Installing the graphics card To install the graphics card: NOTE: If the computer has a card guide integrated into the chassis, omit the first step. (Optional) If a card guide was included with the kit, lower it into the chassis and snap it into place.
  • Page 5: Step 3-Reassembling The Computer

    If the graphics card requires additional power, locate the computer auxiliary graphics power supply cable and connect it (3). NOTE: See the service guide to locate the auxiliary graphics power supply cable. Figure 4 Installing the graphics expansion card Reinstall the card support, if removed previously. Otherwise, if the PCIe graphics card has a support bracket, install the support bracket to limit the movement of the card.
  • Page 6: Step 4-Configuring The Software

    Step 4—Configuring the software After restoring power to the computer, install the graphics drivers from the CD included in the kit. NOTE: At the time of component installation, look for device firmware and driver updates, designated for your computer model and operating system. Obtain updates from http://www.hp.com/support.