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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 Slot
Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifications, into the
PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card above
the slot then press it down firmly until it is completely seated in the slot. The retaining clip of
the slot will automatically hold the graphics card in place.
PCI Slot
The PCI slot supports expansion cards that comply with PCI specifications. You can install a
PCI expansion card or a customized riser card designed for only 2 PCI slots expansion (for low
profile PCI card only) into the PCI slot.
PCI Express x4 Slot
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express
specifications into the PCI Express x4 slot.
Mini
PCI Express Slot
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor
PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as
the conventional PCI.
COM2
COM1
PCI Express x16
PCI
PCI
PCI Express x4
Mini PCI Express
Parallel Port
The 25-pin connector is used to connect an external parallel port. The parallel port connects
your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP.
SPP
(Standard Parallel Port)
Allows normal speed operation but in one
direction only.
ECP
(Extended Capabilities Port)
Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional
mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data
transfer rate.
EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port)
Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at
maximum speed.
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COM2
COM1
Parallel