NEXCOM NEX 980 User Manual

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NEX 980 User Manual

Chapter 2 : Installation

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express,
Mini-PCIe and CFast Card Slots)

There are 4 PCI slots, 3 PCI Express slots, 1 mini-PCIe slot and 1 CFast card
socket on this motherboard.

PCI slots:

PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.

PCIE slots:

- PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards.

- PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane

width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.

- PCIE3 (PCIE x4 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics

cards.

- MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for PCI Express mini cards.

CFast card socket:

- CFAST1 (CFast card socket) is used for CFast cards.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the

power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. lease
read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary
hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already

installed in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the

card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.