Biostar Z170GTN Версия 5.x [13/76] Expansion slots

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B150GTN & H170GTN & Z170GTN

2.5 Expansion Slots

2260 2280

PEX16_1

PCIE-M2_2

PCIE-M2_1

22602280

PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot (x16 speed)

• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.

• Maximum theorecal realized bandwidth of 16Gb/s simultaneously per direcon, for an

aggregate of 32GB/s totally.

PCIE-M2_1: M.2 (Key M) Slot

• The M.2 slot supports M.2 Type 2260/2280 SSD module. When installing M.2 SSD

module, please place the screw and hex pillar to correct posion.

• The M.2 slot supports M.2 SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) module and M.2 PCI Express module up to

Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)

PCIE-M2_2: M.2 (Key E) Slot (only for H170GTN & Z170GTN)

• The M.2 slot supports M.2 Type 2230 WiFi module.

• The M.2 slot supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x1 (8Gb/s)

Install an Expansion Card

You can install your expansion card by following steps:

• Read the related expansion card’s instrucon document before install the expansion

card into the computer.

• Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

• Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card unl it is completely

seated in the slot.

• Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

• Replace your computer’s chassis cover.

• Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS sengs for the expansion card.

• Install related driver for the expansion card.