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X500 EXPANSION UNIT QUICK START GUIDE Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions...
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Slot 2 PCI Expansion Unit PCI-E Expansion Unit The Expansion Unit provides two PCI or PCI-E slots (depending on your purchase) for your X500. The Expansion Unit features: Two PCI Revision 2.0 slots - or - Two PCI Express 1.0a slots Slot 1 accommodates a full length card (Size ≤...
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Attaching to X500 Skip this section if your X500 model originally comes with the Expansion Unit at the bottom. If you have purchased the Expansion Unit separately, follow the instructions in this section to attach the Expansion Unit to your X500.
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4. Only for X500 models with 3G module: Locate the SIM card board. Unfasten two screws and unplug the board from the motherboard. 5. Only for X500 models with 3G module: Find the FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit). Align the corresponding end of the FPC to where the SIM card board was and plug the connector.
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6. Place the Expansion Unit upside down. Unfasten 26 screws (see arrows below) and detach the bottom cover from the Expansion Unit. 7. Unfasten 4 screws and detach the two brackets.
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8. Align and attach the Expansion Unit to X500. Only for X500 models with 3G module: Insert the FPC through the opening of the Expansion Unit. Opening for the FPC 9. Only for X500 models with 3G module: Fit the other end of the FPC in place and secure with one screw (see below).
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10. Secure the Expansion Unit with 26 screws (the ones from step 2) (see arrows below). Plug the cable connector to the motherboard. Cable connector 11. If you have add-on card(s) to install now, proceed to step 4 in the next section.
Installing an Add-on Card 1. Detach the bottom cover from the Expansion Unit. (Refer to step 6 in the previous section.) 2. Depending on which slot you want to use, remove its bracket by unfastening two screws. For a full length card, use Slot 1 (the upper slot).
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Slidable screw on the rail 6. Replace the bottom cover and secure with 26 screws (the screws from step 1). 7. To use the I/O connectors of your add-on card, open the access cover by loosening two screws with your fingers or a flathead screwdriver.
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