Chapter 2 – DFI Q7-100 User Manual
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
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Chapter 2
Digital I/O Connector
Digital I/O Power Connector
The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to an external device that is con-
nected to this connector.
Digital I/O power
8-bit Digital I/O
8
1
4
1
+12V
Ground
5VSB
+5V
Digital I/O Connector
Pins
Function
1
DIO0
2
DIO1
3
DIO2
4
DIO3
5
DIO4
6
DIO5
7
DIO6
8
DIO7
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x1 Slot
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express
specifications into the PCI Express x1 slot.
Mini PCIe Slot
Install mini PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the mini
PCI Express specifications into the mini PCI Express x1 slot.
ExpressCard Slot
The ExpressCard slot is an interface for high-performance, modular expansion. It uses serial
data interfaces (PCIe x1 and USB) that provide improve data transfer speed. You can insert
an ExpressCard such as wireless network cards, Ethernet cards, solid-state drives, or TV tuner
cards. Its hot-plug functionality allows you to install and remove modules at any time, without
having to switch off your system. This provides added reliability, durability and expansion flex-
ibility to your system.
PCI Express x1
ExpressCard
Mini PCIe