Installing An Expansion Card - HP Z400 Maintenance And Service Manual

Installing an expansion card

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To install an expansion card:
1.
Power down the workstation (see
2. Disconnect power from the workstation (see
3.
Remove the side access panel (see
4.
Remove the expansion card support (if installed) by removing the two screws and lifting up on the
support (see
5.
Push the expansion card retention clamp levers down on the outside of the chassis to release the
retention clamp (1) as shown in the figure below.
Figure 5-52
6.
Remove the expansion card slot cover by pulling it up, out of the chassis (2).
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Grasp the slot cover between two fingers—one from the inside of the chassis, and one from
the outside.
7.
Angle the card into the expansion card guide.
8. Align the PCIe card keyway with the slot key. For full—length expansion cards, also align the card
with the front fan holder/card guide (if installed).
9.
Firmly seat the card in the slot (3).
10. Close the expansion card retention clamp by rotating it downward (4).
If the PCI retention clamp does not close, ensure that all cards are properly seated, and then try
again.
If required by the card, connect the auxiliary power cable to the card (not illustrated).
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Predisassembly procedures on page
Removing the side access panel on page
Removing an expansion card on page
Removing the slot cover
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Predisassembly procedures on page
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