Expansion Slot (Pci Express Slot); Installing An Expansion Card - ASROCK A330ION-2016 Installation Manual

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2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)

There is 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.

PCIE slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards.

If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot),

the onboard VGA will be disabled. In this situation, please adjust the BIOS

option "Share Memory" to enable the onboard VGA, and the primary screen

will be onboard VGA.

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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