PE3M Small Form Factor PC
Upgrading the System Hardware
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Adding an Expansion Card
Selection
The PE3M chassis can accommodate one short 32-bit PCI expansion card and one short single-width, 1.5V
AGP graphics card. There is insufficient space to accommodate a double-width AGP card.
The maximum length of the PCI and AGP cards that can be accommodated by the chassis is 190 mm,
measured from the rear edge of the PCB to the front face of the connector bracket.
It is important that in selecting cards to suit particular applications that the cards not only meet the user
requirements, but are also compliant with the regulatory requirements of the territory in which it is to be
used. For example, for the European market cards must be compliant with the EMC Directive and the
Safety requirements.
Installation
To install an expansion card, remove the screws on the top cover and lift the cover off.
Refer to the following diagram:
Card Bracket
Fixing Screws
AGP
PCI Slot
Remove the two M3 countersunk-head screws on the front face of the chassis (in line with the upper [AGP]
card bracket).
Lift the AGP/PCI Riser card sub-chassis vertically out of the chassis to disengage the riser cards from the
motherboard sockets. It is important that the sub-chassis is removed evenly, disengaging the rear locating
slot, and the front section.
Lift the sub-chassis clear of the main chassis.
Remove the screw(s) and the expansion card blanking plate(s).
Fit the expansion card(s) and firmly screw the card bracket(s) into place.
