Biostar H410MH, Instructions Manual

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12 | Chapter 2: Hardware installation
2.5 Expansion Slots
PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 16GB/s for each slot,
a total of 32GB/s.
PEX1_1/ PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots
• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total
PCIE-M2_1: M.2 (M Key) Socket
• The M.2 slot supports M.2 Type 2242/2260/2280 SSD module. When installing M.2 SSD
module, please place the screw and hex pillar to correct position.
• Supports M.2 SATA III (6Gb/s) module and M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen2 x2 (10Gb/s).
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When using SATA SSD module on PCIE-M2_1 slot, the SATA_1 connector will be disabled.
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. (This step is only
for installing a VGA card.).
• 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.
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Please be note that you will need to use M2 type screwdriver if you want to install or uninstall the
screw. It is recommended not to use a screwdriver that does not meet the specifications, otherwise
the screw may be damaged.