PCI Express Graphics Card Installation

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PCI Express graphics card installation

Introduction

This document describes how to install a PCI Express (PCIe) graphics expansion card.

Kit contents

● Graphics card ● Low-profile bracket (for select graphics cards)

● Graphics driver CD ● Support bracket (for select graphics cards)

● Warranty information ● DVI-VGA video cable adapter (for select graphics cards)

● Regulatory information ● Display port to DVI cable adapters (for select graphics cards)

● Installation instructions ● High-density graphics cable adapter (for select graphics cards)

● Card guide (for select graphics cards)

Your responsibilities

You are responsible for determining whether the product is appropriate for your use and will interface

with other equipment without malfunction or damage. You are also responsible for backing up data

before installing any product and for regularly backing up data after installing the product. HP is not

liable for any damage to equipment or data loss resulting from the use of any product. To determine

the compatibility of this product with your computer or workstation, view QuickSpecs at

http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin.

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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PCI Express graphics card installation Introduction This document describes how to install a PCI Express (PCIe) graphics expansion card.
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Warnings and cautions WARNING! Any surface or area of the equipment marked with this symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, enable the surface to cool before touching. WARNING! Any surface or area of the equipment marked with this symbol indicates the presence of an electrical shock hazard.
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Step 1—Preparing for component installation NOTE: Computer models vary. All illustrations are examples only. Download and install updates 1. Check for available system BIOS updates specified for your HP computer model and operating system at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Install the system BIOS updates, if available. Accessing the internal components of the computer 1.
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Step 2—Installing the graphics card To install the graphics card: NOTE: 1. If the computer has a card guide integrated into the chassis, omit the first step. (Optional) If a card guide was included with the kit, lower it into the chassis and snap it into place. The following figure shows two graphics card guide types. Figure 2 Installing the card guide (Optional) 2. If your computer requires a low profile card, replace the full-height bracket on the card with the supplied low-profile bracket. 3.
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d. If the graphics card requires additional power, locate the computer auxiliary graphics power supply cable and connect it (3). NOTE: See the service guide to locate the auxiliary graphics power supply cable. Figure 4 Installing the graphics expansion card 4. Reinstall the card support, if removed previously. Otherwise, if the PCIe graphics card has a support bracket, install the support bracket to limit the movement of the card.
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Step 4—Configuring the software 1. After restoring power to the computer, install the graphics drivers from the CD included in the kit. NOTE: At the time of component installation, look for device firmware and driver updates, designated for your computer model and operating system. Obtain updates from http://www.hp.com/support. 2.