HP Compaq dc7700 MT User Manual

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
The computer has two standard full-height PCI expansion slots that can accommodate an expansion
card up to 34 cm (13.4 inches) in length. The computer also has one PCI Express x1 expansion slot
and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.
Figure 2-9 Expansion Slot Locations
Item Description
1 PCI expansion slot
2 PCI expansion slot
3 PCI Express x1 expansion slot
4 PCI Express x16 expansion slot
NOTE Some models include an optional PCI extender that adds two PCI expansion slots to the
board for a total of four PCI expansion slots.
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.
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HP Compaq dc7700 MT Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q965 Express
Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 1 PCI Express x1, 2 PCI
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium D, Intel Pentium 4
Storage	80GB to 500GB SATA
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel, VGA, audio in/out
Form Factor	Microtower
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Network	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Operating System	Windows XP, Windows Vista
Power Supply	365W