2.7Expansion cards

This system is designed with expansion card locks on the rear panel for you to install or remove expansion cards faster.

Unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components!

2.7.1Installing 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.Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.

3.Push back the expansion card lock latch.

4.Pull the latch of the expansion card lock to release the metal slot cover.

5.Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you wish to install an expansion card.

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6.Align the PCI card’s golden contact points with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

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