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2.5 Expansion Slots
PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slots (x16 speed)
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 16GB/s for each slot,
a total of 32GB/s.
16_SB_1/16_SB_2: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slots (x4 speed)
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 4GB/s for each slot, a
total of 8GB/s.
• Support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology & Intel® Optane Technology.
PEX1_1/1_2/1_3/1_4: PCI-Express Gen3 x1 Slots
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Data transfer bandwidth up to 1GB/s per direction; 2GB/s in total
PCIE-M2: 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 SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4
(32Gb/s)
• Support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology & Intel® Optane Technology.
PCI-Express / SATA & Slots Combination Table
PCI-E SSD PCI-E x16_
SB1
X
M.2
O
U.2
PCI-E x16_
SATA SSD
SB1
X
M.2
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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PCI-E x16_
SATA 1
SATA 2
SB2
O
O
O
O
O
O
PCI-E x16_
SATA 1
SATA 2
SB2
O
X
O
SATA 3_3U SATA 3_3L
SATA 3_4U SATA 3_4L
O
O
O
O
O
X
SATA 3_3U SATA 3_3L
SATA 3_4U SATA 3_4L
O
O
O
O
X
O
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