Install An Expansion Card - HP Irvine User Manual

2-3 Install an Expansion Card

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Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully
read the manual that comes with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the
power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware
damage.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the
expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot
cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully
seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the
slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any
required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
PCI Express x16
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PCI Express x1