Asus ESC4000 G4, User Manual

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2-17 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series
2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card
The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that
supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot
(x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 low profile cards.
2.5 Expansion slots
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do
so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
PCI-E x8 slot low-profile
PCI-E x16 slot low-profile
To install PCI-E expansion cards to the riser card:
1. Remove the two (2) screws that secure the riser card to the chassis.
2. Firmly hold the riser card then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x24 slot on
the motherboard.
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