Expansion Slots; Installing An Expansion Card - ASROCK IMB-391 User Manual

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, mini-PCIe and mini-

SATA Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, 1 mini-PCIe slot (for IMB-390-D / IMB-

390-L only) and 1 mini-SATA slot (for IMB-390-D / IMB-390-L only) on this mother-

board.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics

cards.

PCIE2 (PCIE x4 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics

cards.

mini-PCIe slot (for IMB-390-D / IMB-390-L only):

MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for PCI Express mini cards.

mini-SATA slot (for IMB-390-D / IMB-390-L only):

MSATA1 (mini-SATA slot) is used for mSATA cards.

* mini-SATA slot is shared with SATA3_6.

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 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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