HP SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCIe x1 Card

Installing the USB 3.0 PCIe x1 Card
1. A full-height expansion cover bracket is attached to the USB 3.0 PCIe card. If your computer
requires a half-height bracket, remove two screws that secure the full-height bracket to the card
(1), remove the bracket from the card (2), place the low-profile bracket on the card (3), and secure
the bracket with the two screws (4).
Figure 2-1 Installing the Expansion Cover Bracket
2. Remove the appropriate expansion slot cover from the rear of the computer.
3. Insert the USB 3.0 PCIe x1 card into an available PCIe expansion slot in the computer.
NOTE: The USB 3.0 PCIe x1 card has a PCIe 2.0 5 GHz interface. For optimal performance,
install this card in a PCIe 2.0 slot. Installing it in a PCIe 1.0 slot could cause the card to run at a
reduced 2.5 GHz throughput.
Refer to the documentation included with your computer for detailed instructions on installing an
expansion card.
4. Look for an available SATA Power connector inside the chassis. If one is available, do the following:
4 Chapter 2 Installing the USB 3.0 PCIe x1 Card