ASRock N3710-NUC IPC [12/31] Expansion slots mini pcie and mini sata slots

2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe and mini-SATA Slots)

There is 1 mini-PCIe slot and 1 mini-SATA slot on this motherboard.

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.

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.