Arkon AIMB-256 user manual Expansion Slots, Removing a DDR2 Dimm, Installing an Expansion Card

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1.5.4Removing a DDR2 DIMM

1.Press the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.

Caution! Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ejector tabs. The DIMM might get damaged if it flips out with extra force.

1.6Expansion Slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Warning! Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expan- sion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.6.1Installing an Expansion Card

1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2.Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is com- pletely seated on the slot.

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Contents AIMB-256 Electrical safety Safety InformationOperation safety Technical Support Packing ListPage Contents Appendix a Chapter Motherboard Overview Placement DirectionBefore you Proceed Screw HolesProduction Introduction Motherboard Layout Motherboard LayoutLayout Content List SlotsCentral Processing Unit CPU SPDIFOUT2Installing the CPU Page Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan Motherboard Hole Production Introduction Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan System Memory Dimm Sockets LocationMemory Configurations Installing a DDR2 DimmProduction Introduction Expansion Slots Installing an Expansion CardRemoving a DDR2 Dimm Standard Interrupt Assignments Configuring an Expansion CardPCI Slot Jumpers Clear Cmos CCMOS12 COM1 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2 3 COM2 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR24 COM3 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4 5 COM4 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4SM Power Connector SMPWRBTN1 ConnectorsRear Panel Connectors LEDs Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements Serial Port 3 Connector COM3 Serial Port 4 Connector COM4 CPU Fan Connector CPUFAN1 Power Fan Connector PWRFAN1System Panel Connector FPIO1 System Power LED 2-pin PwrledPrimary IDE Connector IDE1 Lvds Connector JLVDS1 LCD Inverter Connector JBKL1 Digital I/O Connector JDIO1SPI Connector JSPI1 Digital Audio Connector SPDIFOUT2 Serial Sata Connector Black SATA1, SATA2, SATA3 USB 2.0 Connector USB3, USB4, USB5USB3 USB4 USB4 USB5 USB3 Page Bios Setup Bios Setup Program List Box Sub-menuSystem Overview Bios Menu ScreenMain System TimeIDE Configuration System DatePage Bios Setup Page Apci Configurations AdvancedPage APM Configuration Reserved Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup PCI PnP Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Chipset Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup CPU Temperature HW MonitorAuxfan Speed CPU FAN Profile Mode4 TPM Vcore / 3.3 V / 12 V / +5Boot Execute TPM Command Enable/Disable Execute TPM commandSecurity Boot Setting Configuration Bios Setup Exit Save Changes and ExitDiscard Changes and Exit Discard ChangesLoad Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe DefaultsAppendix a Specifications Summary Table A.1 AIMB-256 Specification SummaryAppendix a Specifications Block Diagram Figure A.1 Block DiagramAppendix a Specifications