HP RP3 Maintenance & Service Guide HP RP3 Retail System Model 3100 - Page 33
Installing an Optional 12-Volt Powered USB Expansion Card, PCI Express x1
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Installing an Optional 12-Volt Powered USB Expansion Card The computer is equipped with a 24-volt Powered USB connector on the riser card and one 12-volt Powered USB connector on the system board. It may also have an optional 12-volt Powered USB expansion card installed with three extra 12-volt Powered USB ports. The 24-volt Powered USB connector and the 12-volt Powered USB connector are keyed differently as a precaution to prevent connection errors. No. Connector 1 24-volt Powered USB 2 12-volt Powered USB Color Red Teal The 12-volt Powered USB expansion card must be installed in the PCI Express x1 expansion socket on the riser card. If your riser card does not have a PCI Express x1 expansion socket, you can replace the riser card with one that does have a PCI Express x1 expansion socket. Refer to Riser Card on page 29 for more information. To install a 12-volt Powered USB expansion card: 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 15). 2. Remove the access panel (Access Panel on page 16). 3. Locate the PCI Express x1 expansion socket on the riser card. The Powered USB expansion card must be installed in the PCI Express x1 expansion socket. 26 Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures