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2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe, mini-SATA and PCI Express
Slots)
There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 mini-SATA slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this mother-
board.
mini-PCIe slot:
MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; full size) is used for PCI Express mini
cards.
mini-SATA slot:
MINI_SATA1 (mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for mSATA cards. This
mini-SATA slot is shared with the SATA3_2 connector.
PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
USB2_2_3 is shared with MINI_SATA1 and MINI_PCIE1. If you use
USB2_2_3 connector, the USB device on MINI_SATA1 and MINI_PCIE1
will be disabled.
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.
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