Expansion Slots - ASROCK IMB-1212 User Manual

2.4 Expansion Slots

There is 1 PCI Express slot, 1 mini-PCIe slot and 2 M.2 sockets on this mother-
board.
PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
Mini-PCIE slot:
MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half/full size) is used for PCI Express mini
cards.
M.2 sockets: 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, CNVI and USB 2.0 for Wireless.
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) (on the Backside of PCB) with
SATA3 for SSD.
M.2 Socket (Key-E)
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 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.
M.2 Socket (Key-M)
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