Installing/Removing The Expansion Cards - Kontron Embedded Computers V Panel Express User Manual

Installing/Removing the Expansion Cards

The expansion cards for the performance extension of your computer can be
installed into the free slots of the riser card. Please consider following instruction
when you install (or remove) expansion cards.
To install (or remove) an expansion card, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your system and disconnect the power cord from the power source.
2. The V Panel Express should lie on a flat, clean surface with the front panel
downwards (Make sure that the display surface is protected against scratching
and damage).
3. Loosen the knurled screw on the left side of the unit that secures the access
door refer to Fig. 7 , pos 2 ) and open the expansion card access door.
4. To remove/install an expansion card, you have to remove the corresponding
expansion card/slot bracket. Loosen the corresponding fastening screw on the
internal side, which secures the slot bracket and remove it. Retain the screws
for later use
5. Insert/remove the expansion card into/from the slot of the riser card.
6. If you have removed an expansion card, re-insert a slot bracket.
7. Secure the bracket (slot bracket or card bracket) to the chassis with the
fastening screw.
8. Close the access door and secure it with the knurled screw.
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Fig. 11: V Panel Express with opened expansion cards access door)
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