Getac X500 Quick Start Manual

X500

EXPANSION UNIT

QUICK START GUIDE

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. Overview

PCI Expansion Unit PCI-E Expansion Unit

The Expansion Unit provides two PCI or PCI-E slots (depending on your
purchase) for your X500.

The Expansion Unit features:

z Two PCI Revision 2.0 slots

- or ­Two PCI Express 1.0a slots

z Accommodates two 3/4 cards (Size ≤ 210 mm x 100 mm x 17 mm)

z 10W power for each slot

Note the following when using an add-on card:

z Before using an add-on card, it is suggested that you send the card to

Getac for compatibility test.

z PCI Expansion Unit does not support “ATA 66” add-on cards.

Note the following during the installation process:

z The installation instructions in this document cover both PCI and PCI-E

Expansion Units though the illustrations only show PCI Expansion Unit.

z After removing screws, be sure to keep the screws and remember

where they were removed. All screws are required for later use.

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. Attaching to X500

Skip this section if your X500 model originally comes with the Expansion
Unit at the bottom.

If you have purchased the Expansion Unit separately, follow the
instructions in this section to attach the Expansion Unit to your X500.

1. Place X500 upside down. Unfasten two screws to temporarily remove
one of the corner bumpers (the one as indicated below).

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2. Unfasten 26 screws (see arrows below) and detach the bottom cover
from X500.

3. Replace the corner bumper and two screws.