HP released a mid-range computer in 2008, the HP m9250f, which uses the desktop tower form factor. The m9250f features an Intel Core 2 Quad processor and 4 GB of memory as the standard configuration. The motherboard uses the Micro ATX form factor and was produced by Asus. The motherboard features six internal SATA ports, three of which are used for internal devices. You can install an eSATA connector to the HP m9250f computer to enable external device connectivity at internal SATA speeds.
Instructions
1. Power off the HP computer, if it is on.
2. Remove the side cover by removing the thumb screws.
3. Remove one of the PCI blank covers by removing the attached screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Insert an eSATA connector port into the slot and replace the screw.
5. Connect the eSATA cable to an available SATA port on the motherboard.
6. Replace the side cover and power on the computer. Connect an eSATA device to the port to use it.
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