ASRock IMB-156D [13/37] Expansion slots mini pcie pci express and m slots

2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe, PCI Express and M.2 Slots)

There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 PCI Express slot and 2 M.2 slots on this motherboard.

mini-PCIe slot:

MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half/full size) is used for PCI Express mini

cards.

PCIE slot:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

M.2 slots:

M2_1 Slot (Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s

module.

M2_2 Slot (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module.

Installing an expansion card

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

supply is switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Please 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 rmly 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.

USB2_6_7 is shared with MINI_PCIE1. If you use USB2_6_7 connector,

the USB device on MINI_PCIE1 will be disabled.