Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
The computer has one standard PCI expansion slot that can accommodate an expansion card up to
17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length. The computer also has two PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one
PCI Express x16 expansion slot.
Figure 2-8 Expansion Slot Locations
Table 2-2 Expansion Slot Locations
Item Description
1 PCI expansion slot
2 PCI Express x1 expansion slot
3 PCI Express x1 expansion slot
4 PCI Express x16 expansion slot
NOTE: You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16
expansion slot.
To remove, replace, or add an expansion card:
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
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