HP Xw8400 - Workstation - 4 GB RAM - Removing PCI or PCI Express Cards

Table 4-5 PCI Express compatibility matrix for xw8400
Slot 2
x16 mechanical
x16 electrical
Slot 3
x8 mechanical
x4 electrical
Slot 4
x16 mechanical
x4 electrical
PCI Express x1
Card
Yes Yes Yes
PCI Express x4
Card
Yes Yes Yes
PCI Express x8
Card
Yes Yes Yes
PCI Express x16
Card
Yes No Yes
Removing PCI or PCI Express cards
1. Disconnect power from the system ( Pre-disassembly procedures on page 50), and remove the
access panel (
Access panel on page 57). Place the workstation on its side with the system board
facing up. Remove the PCI retainer (
PCI retainer on page 68) if present.
2. Open the PCI retention clamp by pressing down on the two green clips at the ends of the clamp
(1) and rotating the clamp toward the back of the system.
3. Lift the PCI card out of the chassis (2). If removing a PCI Express high-end graphics card, remove
the auxiliary power supply cable (not illustrated) if required, and move the lever to release the card
and lift it out of the chassis (3). Store the card in an anti-static bag.
4. Close the PCI retention clamp.
Figure 4-23 Removing the PCI or PCI-E Card
ENWW Removing and replacing components 71