Expansion Slots - Biostar FX9830M Instructions Manual

2.3 Expansion Slots

PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot (x8 speed)
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 8GB/s for each slot, a
total of 16GB/s.
PCIE-M2_1: M.2 (M Key) Slot
• The M.2 slot supports M.2 Type 2242/2260/2280 SSD module. When installing M.2 SSD
module, please place the screw and hex pillar to correct position.
• The M.2 slot supports M.2 SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) module and M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen3 x2 (16Gb/s).
Note
» When PCIE-M2_1 slot is occupied, the SATA2 connector will be disabled.
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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