Expansion Slots - Biostar A320MH Manual

2.5 Expansion Slots

PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot (When using APU, the bandwidth is x8 speed)
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Maximum bandwidth total of 32GB/s.
PEX1_1/1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Data transfer bandwidth up to 0.5GB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
Install an Expansion Card
You can install your expansion card by following steps:
• Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion
card into the computer.
• Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
• Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card until it is completely
seated in the slot.
• Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. (This step is only
for installing a VGA card.).
• Replace your computer's chassis cover.
• Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS settings for the expansion card.
• Install related driver for the expansion card.
Note
» Please be note that you will need to use M2 type screwdriver if you want to install or uninstall the
screw. It is recommended not to use a screwdriver that does not meet the specifications, otherwise
the screw may be damaged.
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