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Hardware Installation
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 Slot
Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifi ca-
tions, into the PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot,
align the graphics card above the slot then press it down fi rmly until it is com-
pletely seated in the slot. The retaining clip of the slot will automatically hold the
graphics card in place.
PCI Express x1 Slots
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the
PCI Express specifi cations into the PCI Express x1 slot.
PCI Express x4 Slots
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to
the PCI Express specifi cations into the PCI Express x4 slot.
Mini PCIe Slot
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small
form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical defi nitions, and con-
fi guration defi nitions as the conventional PCI.
The Mini PCIe socket supports PCIe signal only. To support both PCIe and USB sig-
nals, another version will be provided upon request. Since the USB signal for this
slot is shared with USB 6, the said version will not support the USB 6 connector.
PCI Express x16
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x4
Mini PCI Express
(PCIe signal only)
