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2.10 – Installing Add-In Cards
Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible with your motherboard.
For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams
as below which show the slots that appear on your
motherboard.
PCI Express x8 Slot
PCI Express x8 Slot
Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card firmly. Do not force any
add-in cards (or anything else) into any slots if they won’t seat in place. It’s better to try another slot
or return the faulty card rather than damaging both the motherboard and the add-in card.
TIP:
It’s good practice to install add-in cards in a staggered manner, rather than directly adjacent to
each other. This allows air to circulate within the chassis more easily, providing improved cooling for
all installed devices.
NOTE
YOU MUST ALWAYS
unplug the power connector to the motherboard
before performing system hardware changes, to avoid damaging the
board or expansion device.
