Acer MU.R230E.001 User Manual

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Installing an expansion card   

This section explains how to install an expansion card.

I/O interface 

Altos G540 has six PCI bus slots with of three separate bus segments, 
namely:

•

PCI-E 1, PCI-E 4, and PCI-E 5 – PCI Express x8 slots

•

PCI-X 2 and PCI-X 3 – 64-bit, 66/100 MHz PCI-X slots

•

PCI7 – One 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slot

In addition to these six expansion slots, Altos G540 also has one 
dedicated PCI-X expansion slot for the optional SAS controller board 
(SODIMM1) slot.

To install an expansion card:

1

Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 37.

2

If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the 
processor sockets.

3

Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the 
specification of the card you intend to install.

4

Install the expansion card. 

(1) Press the release latch of the slot cover opposite the selected 

expansion slot.

(2) Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later.

Caution:  Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is 
removed in the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to 
maintain proper system cooling.

Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, 
handling it by the edges.