HP Z230 Workstation - Maintenance and Service Guide

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