Installing Expansion Boards - AOpen AP53 User Manual

Hardware Installation

2.10 Installing Expansion Boards

Before you install any expansion board, make sure that you have secured the
system board in the housing.
Follow these steps to install an expansion board:
1. Observe the ESD precautions
before removing the expansion
board from its protective
packaging.
2. Locate an empty expansion slot on
the system board.
3. Remove the bracket opposite the
slot that you want to use. Save the
cover and screw for future use.
4. Remove the board from its
protective packaging.
5. Gently insert the golden edge of the
board into the slot until it fits into
place.
6 Secure the bracket to the housing
with a screw.
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Golden edge
ISA slot
Golden edge
PCI slot