Chapter 2 – DFI CM100-C User Manual
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 Slot
Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifications, into the
PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card above
the slot then press it down firmly until it is completely seated in the slot. The retaining clip of
the slot will automatically hold the graphics card in place.
Mini PCIe Slot
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor
PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as
the conventional PCI.
DFI Proprietary Extension Bus
Two DFI Proprietary Extension Bus gold fingers are used for customized expansion (PCI or Mini
PCIe) via a riser card. The definitions of pins are shown as below.
PCI Express x16
Mini PCI Express
Front Panel Connectors
HDD-LED - HDD LED
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
RESET SW - Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.
PWR-BTN - Power Switch
This switch is used to power on or off the system.
PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED
When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Sus-
pend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.
Pin Pin Assignment
Pin Pin Assignment
HDD-LED
3
HDD Power
PWR-LED
2
LED Power
5
Signal
4
LED Power
RESET SW
7
Ground
6
Signal
9
RST Signal
PWR-BTN
8
Ground
10
Signal
HDD-LED
RESET-SW
PWR-LED
PWR-BTN
12 11
2 1
DFI Proprietary
Extension Bus 1
DFI Proprietary
Extension Bus 2