HP Z230 Workstation - Maintenance and Service Guide

SFF workstation installation sequence recommendations
Load
order
Card description (PCIe3x16) Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4
1PCIe graphic card Only
2 Second PCIe graphic card Only
3 PCIe audio card 1st 2nd
4 PCIe NIC card 1st 2nd
5 PCIe 1394a card 1st 2nd
6 Second serial port kit 1st 2nd
7 Parallel port kit 1st 2nd
8 eSATA bulkhead kit 1st 2nd 3rd
NOTE: Slot sequenced from the board edge to the rear I/O aperture.
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