Asus 1560-35300000 Installing the ThunderboltEX II card

Installing the ThunderboltEX II card

• Before installing the ThunderboltEX II card in your motherboard, ensure that you have an available PCIE 2.0 x16 slot connected to the platform controller hub (PCH). For more information on the correct PCIE 2.0 slot to use, refer to the section ThunderboltEX II card recommended configuration of this user guide.

•The following illustrations are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.

To install the ThunderboltEX II card:

1.Shut down your PC.

2.Open the chassis.

Ensure that no cables or peripherals are blocking the PCIE 2.0 slot.

3. Align and insert the ThunderboltEX II card into a PCIE 2.0 slot until it is securely seated in place.

4.Connect the ASUS TB_Header cable to the ThunderboltEX II card (A) and to the TB_Header port on the

motherboard (B).

When the red LED on the ThunderboltEX II card is on, it indicates that a cable is disconnected. Refer to the section ThunderboltEX II card layout of this user guide for the location of the LED indicator.

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