E350 Mainboard
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2-5 Installing Expansion Cards
The mainboard provides one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot and one mini PCI-E slot.
PCI-E Slot
The design of this motherboard supports PCI-E Express x16 card complying with
the PCI Express specification.
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Note:
This PCI-Express x16 slot only supports x4 bandwidth and is intended
only for use by a graphics card.
To install a PCI Express card:
1.
Place the card in an available PCI Express slot and press down on the card
until it is completely seated in the slot. If the card is not seated properly, it
could cause a short across the pins.
2.
Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
Mini PCI-E Slot
The Mini PCI-E Slot is used to connect compliant Mini PCI-Express x1 devices
such as a wireless network card, USB card or other devices.
To install a Mini PCI-E card:
1.
Align the notch in the Mini PCI card edge connector with the tab in the slot.
2.
Plug the Mini PCI card firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and until it
clicks into place.
3.
Fasten Mini PCI-E card onto the two nuts with accompanied screws.
PE2
Mini PCI-E slot (with x1 link, Black)
PE1
PCI-E2.0 x16 slot (with x4 link, Blue)
