Expansion Cards
The computer has two standard PCI expansion slots, one PCI Express x1 expansion slot, and one PCI
Express x16 expansion slot. The expansion slots accommodate full-height or half-height expansion
cards.
Figure 6-7
Expansion Slot Locations
Table 6-2
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:
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.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 32
).
2.
Remove the access panel (
Access Panel on page 33
).
3.
Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion
slot on the back of the computer chassis.
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