HP Compaq 8100 Elite, Compaq 8180 Elite User Manual

HP SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCIe x1 Card

User Guide

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First Edition (March, 2010)

Document Part Number: 609295-001

About This Guide

This guide provides information on installing the HP SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCIe x1 Card.

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Table of contents

1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1

Kit Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 1

2 Installing the USB 3.0 PCIe x1 Card .............................................................................................................. 2

Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 2

Installing the USB 3.0 Driver ................................................................................................................ 3

Accessing the Internal Components of the Computer .......................................................................... 3

Installing the USB 3.0 PCIe x1 Card .................................................................................................... 4

Reassembling the Computer ................................................................................................................ 6

Compatible USB 3.0 Devices ............................................................................................................... 6

Appendix A Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 7

Solving Common Problems .................................................................................................................. 7

Online Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... 7

Preparing to Call Technical Support ..................................................................................................... 8

Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices ......................................................................................................... 9

Federal Communications Commission Notice ..................................................................................... 9

Modifications ........................................................................................................................ 9

Cables .................................................................................................................................. 9

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only) ................... 9

Canadian Notice ................................................................................................................................. 10

Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................................... 10

European Union Regulatory Notice .................................................................................................... 10

Product Environmental Notices .......................................................................................................... 11

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union ..... 11

Chemical Substances ........................................................................................................ 11

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ................................................................... 11

Turkey EEE Regulation ..................................................................................................... 12

HP Recycling Program ...................................................................................................... 12

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