Axiomtek MANO861 - Manual (Page 35)

MANO861 Mini ITX Board
Hardware Installation 27
3.4 Expansion Card
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the
slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Warning
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.
3.4.1 Installing an Expansion Card
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card
.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for
later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
3.4.2 Configuring an Expansion Card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1.
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5
for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
3.4.3 PCI-Express x4 Slot
This motherboard supports one PCI-Express x4. The following figure shows a graphics
card installed on the PCI-Express x4 slot.