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2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe, mini-SATA and PCI Express
Slots)
There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 mini-SATA slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this mother-
board.
mini-PCIe slot:
MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini
cards.
mini-SATA slot:
MINI_SATA1 (mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for mSATA cards.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1 (PCIE x4 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1.
Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3.
Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4.
Align the card connector with the slot and press irmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5.
Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6.
Replace the system cover.
