HP SG3-200 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 24

Removing or Installing an Add-In Card, Removing an Add-in Card

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2 Place the chassis upright. 3 Replace the side panel, and then close the computer. See "Opening and Closing the Computer" on page 1. NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after you replace or add a memory module, the module is installed incorrectly, or it is the wrong type of module. Remove and reinstall the memory module. Removing or Installing an Add-In Card An add-in card is a circuit board, such as a PCI or PCI-E card, that fits into a computer add-in card slot. Your computer contains several add-in card slots that can be used to add components to your computer. The computer component configurations vary by model. WARNING: Do not overload the computer by installing add-in cards that draw excessive current. The computer is designed to provide two amps (average) of +5 Vv power for each card in it. The total +5 Vv current draw in a fully loaded computer (one with all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of slots multiplied by two amps. To remove, replace, or add an add-in card, you need a flat-head screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver. NOTE: A power supply upgrade may be required for certain graphics card upgrades. Check with the graphics card supplier for more information about power supply requirements. Removing an Add-in Card 1 Prepare the computer to be opened, and then remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing the Computer" on page 1. 2 On the back of the chassis, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in card slots, and then remove the bracket cover. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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2
Place the chassis upright.
3
Replace the side panel, and then close the computer. See “Opening and Closing the
Computer” on page 1.
Removing or Installing an Add-In Card
An add-in card is a circuit board, such as a PCI or PCI-E card, that fits into a computer
add-in card slot. Your computer contains several add-in card slots that can be used to add
components to your computer. The computer component configurations vary by model.
To remove, replace, or add an add-in card, you need a flat-head screwdriver and a
Phillips screwdriver.
Removing an Add-in Card
1
Prepare the computer to be opened, and then remove the side panel. See “Opening
and Closing the Computer” on page 1.
2
On the back of the chassis, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in
card slots, and then remove the bracket cover.
NOTE:
If a blank screen is displayed after you replace or add a memory module, the
module is installed incorrectly, or it is the wrong type of module. Remove and reinstall the
memory module.
WARNING: Do not overload the computer by installing add-in cards that draw
excessive current. The computer is designed to provide two amps (average) of
+5 V
v
power for each card in it. The total +5 V
v
current draw in a fully loaded
computer (one with all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the total
number of slots multiplied by two amps.
NOTE:
A power supply upgrade may be required for certain graphics card upgrades.
Check with the graphics card supplier for more information about power supply
requirements.