Expansion Card - HP ProDesk 480 G4 MT Maintenance And Service Manual

Expansion card

The computer has two PCI Express x1 expansion sockets and two PCI Express x16 expansion sockets.
NOTE: The PCI Express sockets support only low profile cards.
You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 sockets.
For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 sockets.
To remove, replace, or add an expansion card:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2. Remove the access panel (see
3. Remove the drive cage (see
4. Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot
on the back of the computer chassis.
5. Rotate the slot cover release latch to the open position.
6. Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card.
NOTE:
the expansion card.
a. If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant PCI Express x16 socket, remove the appropriate
expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis. Pull the slot cover straight up then away from
the inside of the chassis.
34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Access panel on page
Drive cage on page
Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to
Preparation for disassembly on page
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