Installation Instructions
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EC0-1818-C236
2.20 PCIe x16 Slot
This board provides two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2,PCIE5). Among them, the system
PCIE5 slot supports x8 signals, and another PCIE2 slot supports x16/x8 signals
automatic identification. When PCIE5 slot is not used by a card, PCIE2 slot supports
x16 signals; when PCIE5 slot is inserted by a card, PCIE2 supports up to x8 signals.
2.21 PCIe x8 Slot
This board provides three PCIe 3.0 x8 slots (PCIE1,PCIE3,PCIE4) , which actually
provide x4 signals.
2.22 PCI Slot
This board provides two 5V standard PCI slots (PCI1, PCI2).
2.23 CPU Installation
Notes:
(1) When CPU is not installed in the motherboard, the CPU socket should be
protected by protection cover, to prevent damage to the CPU socket;
(2) When installing the CPU, do not wear knitted gloves, to prevent scratching CPU
socket pins;
(3) If the motherboard is to be returned for repair, the CPU socket should be
protected by protection cover.
Please follow the steps below when installing CPU (see the picture below for
installation):