HP Xw6600 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM - Removing a PCI Express Card

Slot type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility
PCI Express x16 x1, x4, x8 and x16 cards x1, x4, x8, and x16 modes
** Open-ended PCIe connector allows x16 cards to plug into x8 connector.
Removing a PCI Express card
To remove a PCI Express card:
1. Disconnect power from the system (see
Predisassembly procedures on page 52).
2. Remove the side access panel (see
Side access panel on page 58).
3. Remove the PCI card support , if installed (see
PCI card support bracket on page 80).
4. Remove any auxiliary power or data connector cables attached to the PCIe card.
5. Open the PCI card retention clamp, press the retention clamp levers down to unsnap, and then
rotate them up (1), as shown:
Figure 4-37 Removing a PCI Express card
6. Choose from the following:
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If removing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, press the release lever in the direction of the
arrow (2) while lifting the card out of the chassis (3).
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If removing a full-length card and the optional front card guide is installed, press the release
tab for that card on the front card guide.
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If removing a PCI Express card from a slot that does not have a release lever, pull the card
up and out of the slot.
Store the card in an anti-static bag.
Table 4-7 HP xw6600 Workstation PCI Express compatibility matrix (continued)
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