HP Compaq 8100 Elite User Manual

8. Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the PCI slot covers by lifting the green tab on
the latch and rotating the latch to the open position.
NOTE: Your computer may look different than the illustration shown below.
Figure 11 Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer
9. Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion
card.
a. If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion
slot cover on the back of the chassis. Pull the slot cover straight up then away from the inside
of the chassis.
NOTE: Your computer may look different than the illustration shown below.
Figure 12 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover
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HP Compaq 8100 Elite Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q57 Express
Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7
Memory	Up to 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage	SATA hard drives up to 1 TB
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Form Factor	Small Form Factor (SFF), Convertible Minitower (CMT)
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC261 codec
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	USB 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA, serial, parallel, PS/2
Power Supply	240W (SFF), 320W (CMT)