Step 1-Preparing For Component Installation; Accessing The Internal Components Of The Computer; Removing Components - HP Z600 - Workstation - 6 GB RAM Installation Manual

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 the smallest available expansion slot for a PCIe expansion card and remove the slot
cover. The Broadcom NIC can be installed in a PCIe x1, x4, x8, or a x16 expansion slot.
NOTE:
access panel.
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To identify an available PCIe expansion slot, see the service label on the workstation
Removing the expansion slot cover
http://www.hp.com/support/
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