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Step 1-Preparing For Component Installation; Accessing The Internal Components Of The Computer; Removing Components - HP Z200 - Small Form Factor Workstation Installation Manual

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Step 1—Preparing for component installation
NOTE:
Computer models vary. All illustrations are examples only.
Download and install updates
1.
Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your HP computer model and operating
system at http://www.hp.com/support.
2.
Install the system BIOS updates, if available.

Accessing the internal components of the computer

1.
If you need help preparing the computer for this installation, consult the removal and
replacement procedures in the service guide for your computer at
manuals.
2.
Power down the computer, and then disconnect the power cord.
3.
Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the computer.
4.
Remove the side access panel.

Removing components

1.
If present, remove the card support to enable access to the expansion slots and system board
connectors.
2.
Select an appropriate PCIe expansion slot and remove the slot cover. For optimum
performance, HP recommends installing the card in the primary PCIe graphics expansion slot of
the computer. Some cards occupy two expansion slots.
NOTE:
panel.
Figure 1
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To identify an available PCIe expansion slot, see the service label on the side access
Removing the expansion slot cover
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