Expansion Slots - Biostar IJ40C-IBS Manual

2.3 Expansion Slots

PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot
• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 8GB/s for each slot, a
total of 16GB/s.
PCIE-M2_1: M.2 (Key M) 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.
• Support M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10Gb/s).
PCIE-M2_2: M.2 (Key E) Slot (Optional)
• The M.2 slot supports M.2 Type 2230 WiFi module.
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.
• 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.
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