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Chapter 2
- Hardware Installation
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Expansion Slots
PCI Express Slot
The x16 PCIe socket supports the installation of a PCIe card signal up to Gen3.0. To switch
between PCIe x16 x8 x4 , use by GPIO and BIOS control. Refer to the BIOS section for more
information.
M.2 Sockets
The M.2 socket is the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) which is designed to support multi-
ple modules and make the M.2 more suitable in application for solid-state storage. A 22x30mm
socket and standoff is reserved on the PCB for a M.2 E Key module, and a 22x80mm socket
and standoff for a M.2 M Key module.
M.2 2230 supports PCIe and USB signal such as Intel® CNVi module and Intel® vPro (Partial-
SKU support only), M.2 2280 supports PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA signal (Q370 and C246), PCIe
Gen2 x1 signal (H310), and Intel® Optane memory (Both of the M10 and H10) and NVMe
(Q370 and C246 only).
Installing the M.2 Module
Before installing the M.2 module into the M.2 socket, please make sure that the following
safety cautions are well-attended.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered
down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the M.2 socket on the system board
4. Make sure the notch on card is aligned to the key on the socket.
5. Make sure the standoff screw is removed from the standoff.
M.2 Module
M.2 Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
►
Internal I/O Ports
►
Internal I/O Ports
DDR4_1 SODIMM
DDR4_2 SODIMM
Intel
C246/Q370/H310
M.2 2280
M Key
6
5
2
1
JP4
1
2
5
6
JP5
JP7
1
1
3
3
JP10
6
5
2
1
JP8
JP1
1
3
CPU Fan
LVDS
SATA1
(R2)
SATA0
ATX Power
LVDS
Inverter Power
1
1
39
2
8
1
1
1
Front Panel
8
1
DIO
1
4
DIO
Power
1
3
System
Fan
1
LPC
LPC
2
8
SMI
10
2
USB7/8
(USB 2.0)
USB7/8
(USB 2.0)
+12V Power
1
2
9
Front Audio
LAN1
LAN2
USB 3/4
(USB 3.1 Gen1)
USB 1/2
(USB 3.1 Gen2
/USB 3.1 Gen1)
DP1
USB 7/9
(USB 3.1 Gen1
/USB 2.0)
LAN1
COM1
COM2
VGA
DP2
Audio
2
1
Chassis
Intrusion
Chassis
Intrusion
Chassis
Intrusion
2
5
SM BUS
Battery
Battery
Buzzer
PCIe Gen3
x16
Realtek
ALC887
DDR4_1 SODIMM
DDR4_2 SODIMM
Intel
C246/Q370/H310
M.2 2280
M Key
6
5
2
1
JP4
1
2
5
6
JP5
JP7
1
1
3
3
JP10
6
5
2
1
JP8
JP1
1
3
1
1
39
2
8
1
1
1
8
1
1
4
1
3
System
Fan
1
LPC
LPC
2
8
SMI
10
2
USB7/8
(USB 2.0)
USB7/8
(USB 2.0)
+12V Power
1
2
9
Front Audio
LAN1
LAN2
DP1
LAN1
COM1
COM2
VGA
2
1
Chassis
Intrusion
Chassis
Intrusion
Chassis
Intrusion
2
5
SM BUS
Battery
Battery
Buzzer
M.2 2230
E Key
PCIe Gen3.0 x16
M.2 2280 M Key
M.2 2230 E Key
