ASRock IMB-150 [14/39] Expansion slots mini pcie mini sata and pci express slots

2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe, mini-SATA and PCI Express

Slots)

There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 mini-SATA slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this mother-

board.

mini-PCIe slot:

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

cards.

mini-SATA slot:

MINI_SATA1 (mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for mSATA cards. This

mini-SATA slot is shared with the SATA2_2 connector.

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