HP Thunderbolt 3 Installation Manual

HP Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Card
Installation

Introduction

This installation guide explains how to install the Thunderbolt™ 3 PCIe card into an HP workstation.

Kit contents

NOTE: Kit contents might vary depending on your computer model.

• HP Thunderbolt 3 PCIe card

• General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) cable

• DisplayPort cables (2)

• Installation instructions (this document)

• Warranty information

Before you begin

IMPORTANT: For optimal Thunderbolt 3 performance, install a PCI Express graphics card.

To view QuickSpecs and determine the compatibility of this product with your HP computer, see
http://www.hp.com/go/productbulletin.

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. To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, do not open any
enclosed area marked with this symbol.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:

- Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

- Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

- Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes the proper
computer setup, posture, health, and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical
and mechanical safety information. This guide is located at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the
documentation CD (if one is included with the product).

WARNING! If a product is shipped in packaging marked with this symbol, , the product must
always be lifted by two persons to avoid personal injury due to product weight.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer. Before beginning
these procedures, be sure you discharge static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer, observe the following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
precautions while performing the system parts removal and replacement procedures.

- Work on a static-free mat.

- Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your body
to the ground.

- Create a common ground for the equipment you are working on by connecting the static-free mat,
static strap, and peripheral units to that piece of equipment.

NOTE: HP accessories are for use in HP computer products. They have been extensively tested for
reliability and are manufactured to high quality standards.

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Step 1—Accessing the internal components of the computer

1. If you need help preparing the computer for this installation, consult the removal and replacement
procedures in the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at http://www.hp.com/go/sml.

2. Load the correct BIOS onto the workstation, as follows:
a. Go to http://www.hp.com/drivers.
b. Enter the computer product number.
c. Select the model.

NOTE: Any model selection displays the correct BIOS.

d. Select your language and operating system.
e. In Download Index, select BIOS.
f. Download and install the most recent BIOS.

3. Power down the computer, and then disconnect the power cord.

4. Power down all external devices, and then disconnect them from the computer.

5. Remove the access panel.

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