Chapter 2: Hardware installation
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A68N-5745 / A68N-5545 / A68N-5600
2.3 Expansion Slots
PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot
• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 8GB/s for each slot, a
total of 16GB/s.
Install an Expansion Card
You can install your expansion card by following steps:
• Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion
card into the computer.
• Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
• Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card until it is completely
seated in the slot.
• Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
• Replace your computer’s chassis cover.
• Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS settings for the expansion card.
• Install related driver for the expansion card.
