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2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe, mini-PCIe/mini-SATA and PCI
Express Slots)
There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this
motherboard.
mini-PCIe slot:
MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini
cards.
mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot:
MINI_SATA1 (mini-PCIe slot/mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for PCI
Express mini cards or mSATA cards. This SATA signal is shared with
SATA2_2 connector.
PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1.
Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3.
Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4.
Align the card connector with the slot and press irmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5.
Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6.
Replace the system cover.
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