HP Compaq dc7100 MT User Manual

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To install an expansion card:
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer
and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then disconnect
any external devices.
4. Remove the computer access panel.
5. Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board
and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer
chassis.
6. Push down and out on the two green thumb tabs inside the chassis
and rotate the expansion card retention latch up.
Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer

HP Compaq dc7100 MT Specifications

General

Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Network	Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Form Factor	Microtower
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Chipset	Intel 915G Express
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Storage	40 GB to 160 GB SATA
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel, audio in/out
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16
Audio	Integrated AC'97 audio