3
Accessing the System Board
The system board is equipped with 2 Mini PCIe slots: one full-size and one half-size slot. The full-
size Mini PCIe slot supports PCIe and USB interfaces whereas the half-size Mini PCIe slot supports
PCIe, USB and SATA interfaces (jumper switchable between PCIe and SATA). The PCIe sockets
are located on the main board; to access the main board, detach the expansion board on top of
it. Remove the screws that affix the front and back bezels as shown in the following pictures to
remove the expansion board from the system.
Use a wrench or a screwdriver
with a socket end to remove the
fasteners used on DB-9 and VGA
connectors
Use a wrench to remove the
hexagonal gasket
Remove these screws to detach the
expansion board from the main board
To install a Mini PCIe or an M.2 card:
1. Grasp the Mini PCIe card by its edges and align the notch of the card with the key in the
connector and insert the bottom edge of the card into the connector.
2. Push down on the other end of the card and use the provided mounting screw to secure the
card on the system board.
Mini PCIe Module
Mini PCIe Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
Mini PCIe Module
Mini PCIe Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
Mini PCIe Module
Mini PCIe Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch