Asus TS150-E2 User Guide - Page 36

Installing expansion cards

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2.8 Installing expansion cards The system comes with two PCI slots, one PCI Express x8 slot, and one PCI Express x1 slot. Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an expansion card(s). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install 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. Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the metal bracket screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card with the metal bracket screw you removed earlier. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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Chapter 2:
Hardware setup
Chapter 2:
Hardware setup
Chapter 2:
Hardware setup
Chapter 2:
Hardware setup
Chapter 2:
Hardware setup
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2.8
Installing expansion cards
The system comes with two PCI slots, one PCI Express x8 slot, and one PCI
Express x1 slot.
Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing an
expansion card(s). Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
To install 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.
Remove the metal bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.
Keep the metal bracket screw
for later use.
5.
Secure the card with the metal
bracket screw you removed
earlier.
4.
Align the card connector with
the slot, then press firmly until
the card is completely seated on
the slot.