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Removing a PCI Express card

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Table 4-7 HP xw6600 Workstation PCI Express compatibility matrix (continued) Slot type Mechanical compatibility Electrical compatibility PCI Express x16 x1, x4, x8 and x16 cards x1, x4, x8, and x16 modes ** Open-ended PCIe connector allows x16 cards to plug into x8 connector. Removing a PCI Express card To remove a PCI Express card: 1. Disconnect power from the system (see Predisassembly procedures on page 52). 2. Remove the side access panel (see Side access panel on page 58). 3. Remove the PCI card support , if installed (see PCI card support bracket on page 80). 4. Remove any auxiliary power or data connector cables attached to the PCIe card. 5. Open the PCI card retention clamp, press the retention clamp levers down to unsnap, and then rotate them up (1), as shown: Figure 4-37 Removing a PCI Express card 6. Choose from the following: ● If removing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, press the release lever in the direction of the arrow (2) while lifting the card out of the chassis (3). ● If removing a full-length card and the optional front card guide is installed, press the release tab for that card on the front card guide. ● If removing a PCI Express card from a slot that does not have a release lever, pull the card up and out of the slot. Store the card in an anti-static bag. ENWW Removing and replacing components 83

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Slot type
Mechanical compatibility
Electrical compatibility
PCI Express x16
x1, x4, x8 and x16 cards
x1, x4, x8, and x16 modes
** Open-ended PCIe connector allows x16 cards to plug into x8 connector.
Removing a PCI Express card
To remove a PCI Express card:
1.
Disconnect power from the system (see
Predisassembly procedures
on page
52
).
2.
Remove the side access panel (see
Side access panel
on page
58
).
3.
Remove the PCI card support , if installed (see
PCI card support bracket
on page
80
).
4.
Remove any auxiliary power or data connector cables attached to the PCIe card.
5.
Open the PCI card retention clamp, press the retention clamp levers down to unsnap, and then
rotate them up (1), as shown:
Figure 4-37
Removing a PCI Express card
6.
Choose from the following:
●
If removing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, press the release lever in the direction of the
arrow (2) while lifting the card out of the chassis (3).
●
If removing a full-length card and the optional front card guide is installed, press the release
tab for that card on the front card guide.
●
If removing a PCI Express card from a slot that does not have a release lever, pull the card
up and out of the slot.
Store the card in an anti-static bag.
Table 4-7
HP xw6600 Workstation PCI Express compatibility matrix (continued)
ENWW
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