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Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation
Follow the steps below to install an PCI Express x16/ PCI Express x1/CNR/PCI
expansion card.
1. Locate the PCI Express x16, PCI Express x1, CNR or PCI slots on the
mainboard.
2. Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis.
3. Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure the
edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
4. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a screw.
PCI Express x16 Slot
You can install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the
PCI Express Base Specification revsion 1.0a.
PCI Express x1 Slot
The two PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specifica-
tion revision 1.0a as well.
CNR Slot
You can install the CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) cards in this slot,
including LAN, Modem, and Audio functions.
PCI Slots
You can install the 32-bit PCI interface expansion cards in the slots.
