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Installing an expansion card, I/o interface – Acer AT310 F1 User Manual

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Installing an expansion card

I/O interface

The AT310 F1 has five PCI bus slots with four separate bus segments,
namely:

PCI1 — PCI Express

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x8 slot (x8 bandwidth)

PCI2 — PCI Express

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x4 slot (x1 bandwidth)

PCI3 — PCI Express

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x16 slot (x8 bandwidth)

PCI4 — PCI Express

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x8 slot (x4 bandwidth)

PCI5 — PCI slot (32-bit/33 MHz, 3.3 V)

Note: PCI1 will be disabled and signal is switched to PCI3 slot
when a x16 PCI device is plugged in the PCI3 slot.

To install an expansion card:

1

Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 28.

2

Remove the side panel described on page 36.

3

Lay the server on its side (components showing).

4

If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the PCI slot.

5

Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the
specification of the card you intend to install.