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1.12 The Expansion Slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

expansion slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.

Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage mainrboard

components.

1.12.1 Installation of Expansion Card

To install an expansion Card:

1. Before install the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary

hardware setting for the card.

2. Remove the chassis cover (if the mainboard is installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the expansion slot bracket from the chassis on the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw

for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press it firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw that have been removed earlier (in step 3).

6. Place the chassis cover back on.

1.12.2 Setup An Expansion Card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the BIOS settings if necessary. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS

setup.

2. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

1.12.3 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.

▪ The PCI Express x16 (PCI-E x16) supports up to 4.0GB/s transfer rate.

▪ The PCI Express x8 (PCI-E x8) supports up to 2.0GB/s transfer rate.

▪ The PCI Express x4 (PCI-E x4) supports up to 1.0GB/s transfer rate.

▪ The PCI Express x1 (PCI-E x1) supports up to 250MB/s transfer rate.

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