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2-5 Installing Expansion Cards
The mainboard provides one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot.
PCI-E Slot
The design of this motherboard supports PCI-E Express x16 card complying with
the PCI Express specification.
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Note:
This PCI-Express x16 slot only supports x4 bandwidth and is intended
only for graphics card use.
To install a PCI Express card:
1.
Place the card in the PCI Express slot and press down on the card until it is
completely seated in the slot. If the card is not seated properly, it could
cause a short across the pins.
2.
Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
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PCI-E2.0 x16 slot (with x4 link, Blue)