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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
User's Manual | KD630
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M.2 M Key
PCI Express x16 Slot
Install a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies to the PCI Express specifications into the
PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card to the
socket and perpendicularly to the board, be cautious in aligning the locations of notch and key,
and then press the card down firmly until it is completely seated. The retaining clip of the slot
will close up automatically to hold the graphics card in place.
PCI Express x4 Slots
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other expansion cards
M.2 Socket
The M.2 socket is the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) which is designed to support mul-
tiple modules and make the M.2 more suitable in application for solid-state storage.
PCIe 2 (PCIe x4)
PCI 3
PCI 2
PCI 4
PCI 5
PCI 1
PCIe 1 (PCIe x16)
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Expansion Slots
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Internal I/O Connectors
Installing the M.2 Module
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Internal I/O Connectors
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Expansion Slots
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
