Installing An Expansion Card; Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK IMB-170 User Manual

2.2 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
Mini-PCIE Slots: PCIE2 is used for mini-PCIE cards.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the
power supply is switched off and 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 firmly 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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