Installing The M.2 Module - DFI CS632 User Manual

Internal I/O Connectors Expansion Slots
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PCIe 1 (PCIe x16)
Note
PCIe 2 (PCIe x4)
PCIe 3 (PCIe x16)
Note
PCIe 4 (PCIe x4)
PCIe 5 (PCIe x4)
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI Express x16 Slot
Install a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies to the PCI Express specifications into the
PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card to the
socket and perpendicularly to the board, be cautious in aligning the locations of notch and key,
and then press the card down firmly until it is completely seated. The retaining clip of the slot
will close up automatically to hold the graphics card in place.
PCI Express x4 Slot
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express
specifications into the PCI Express x4 slot.
PCI Slot
The two PCI slots support expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. You can install
a PCI expansion card or a customized riser card designed for only 2 PCI slots expansion (for
low profile PCI card only) into the PCI slot.
Note:
PCIe 1 is by default a x16 bandwidth slot, but can alternatively be x8 bandwidth
when PCIe 3 (x8 bandwidth) is present. The option shall be specified prior to pur-
chase.
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Installing the M.2 Module

Before installing the M.2 module into the M.2 socket, please make sure that the following
safety cautions are well-attended.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered
down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the M.2 socket on the system board
4. Make sure the notch on card is aligned to the key on the socket.
5. Make sure the standoff screw is removed from the standoff.
M.2 Module
Stand-off
Notch
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
M.2 Socket
Key
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