Expansion card
For a list of available expansion cards, see
Computer major components on page 6
.
The computer has one PCI Express ×1 expansion socket and one PCI Express ×16 expansion socket.
NOTE:
The PCI Express sockets support only low profile cards.
You can install a PCI Express ×1, ×4, ×8, or ×16 expansion card in the PCI Express ×16 socket.
For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express ×16 socket.
Before removing expansion cards, follow these steps:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 20
).
2.
Remove the access panel (
Remove/replace, or add expansion cards:
1.
Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot
on the back of the computer chassis.
2.
Rotate the slot cover retention latch that secures the slot covers to the open position.
3.
Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card.
NOTE:
Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the
expansion card.
a.
If you are removing a slot cover, insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the slots on the rear of slot
cover (1) and rock the slot cover back and forth (2) to break it free from the chassis.
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