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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
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Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16
(PCIE1)
Half-size Mini PCIe
Full-size Mini PCIe
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.
Mini PCIe Socket
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a 52-pin Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form
factor PCIe card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration defini
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tions as the conventional PCIe. The board is layed out for one half-size and one full-size Mini
PCIe slots with pre-installed standoffs.
Jumper Settings
The PCIe x16 slot can be switched between riser card and x16 signal, and the two Mini PCIe
slots can be switched between PCIe signal and m-SATA signal. The settings are configured via
jumpers as previously instructed in Chapter 2.
Installing the Mini PCIe card
Before installing the Mini PCIe module into the Mini PCIe 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 Mini PCIe socket on the system board
4. Make sure the notch on card is aligned to the key on the socket.
mSATA Half Size
Mini PCIe Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
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Internal I/O Connectors
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Internal I/O Connectors
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Expansion Slots
