ASRock DN2800MT [13/36] Expansion slots pci express mini pcie and mini pcie mini sata slots

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

mini-SATA Slots)

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

motherboard.

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

cards.

mini-PCIe slot:

MINI_PCIE2 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini

cards.

mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot:

MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for PCI Ex-

press mini cards or mSATA 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.