AXIOMTEK wm5201, User Manual

Page: 27 / 57

MANO881 Series All-In-One Mini ITX Board
Hardware Installation 21
3.4 Expansion Slots (PCI-Express and mSATA Slots)
There are 1 PCI-Express and 1 mSATA slots on this motherboard.
PCI-Express slots:
PCIE1 (PCI-Express x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI-Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
mini-SATA (mSATA slot) is used for mSATA cards.
3.5 Installing an Expansion Card
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.