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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 Slot
Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifications, 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 firmly until it is completely seated in the slot. The retaining clip of
the slot will automatically hold the graphics card in place.
PCI Express x4 Slot
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express
specifications into the PCI Express x4 slot.
PCI Slot
The PCI slot supports expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. You can install a
PCI expansion card or a customized riser card designed for only 2 PCI slots expansion (for low
profile PCI card only) into the PCI slot.
PCI Express x16
(x16 signal)
PCI
PCI
PCI Express x4
(x1 signal)
LPC Connector
LPC
2
1
12
11
PCI
PCI Express x4
Pins
Pin Assignment
Pins
Pin Assignment
1
CLK
2
LAD1
3
RST#
4
LAD0
5
FRAME#
6
VCC_+3V
7
LAD3
8
GND
9
LAD2
10
x
11
SERIRQ
12
48MHz
The LPC connector is used to connect an extension module for additional COM/Parallel ports.
The table shown below indicates the pin fuctions of the LPC connector.
Note:
To support the additional COM/Parallel ports, please contact your sales representative
for the LPC module and its BIOS.
PCI Express x16
