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Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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2.7
Installing expansion cards
The system comes with one PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link), one PCI Express x8
slot (x1 link), and three PCI 32-bit / 33MHz slots.
Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing an expansion
card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other
system components!
To install 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. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
3. Select the slot that you intend to use, and then remove the knock down metal
cover.
4. Slightly push down the expansion
card lock to unlock it from the
chassis.
5. Lift the expansion card lock by
following the direction of the arrow
in the right figure.