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2.7
Expansion cards
2.7.1
Installing expansion cards
The system comes with one PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link), one PCI Express x4
slot (x1 link), one PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link), and one PCI 32-bit/33MHz/5V slot.
Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing an expansion
card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other
system components!
To install an expansion card
1.
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.
Remove the left side cover from the chasis.
3.
Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
4.
Select the slot that you intend to
use, and then remove the metal
bracket next to the slot.
5.
Align the card golden fingers to the
slot and its metal bracket to the slot
opening on the chassis.
6.
Press the card firmly until it is
properly seated on the slot.
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