ASRock Z77E-ITX manual Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots, Installing an expansion card

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIE slots:PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards.

MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIE slot) is used for WiFi module.

Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing an 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 firmly 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.

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