SFF workstation installation sequence recommendations
Load
order
Card description Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4
Native
M.2
1 PCIe graphic card Only
2 Second PCIe graphic card Only
3 Internal PCIe storage Only
4 Second internal PCIe storage Only
5 Thunderbolt card Only
6 PCIe NIC card 1st 2nd 3rd
7 Serial port (cable) 3rd 2nd 1st
8
HP USB 3.1 Type-C PCI-E x1
card
2nd 1st 3rd
9 PCIe parallel port card 1st 2nd 3rd
10 1394b FireWire PCIe Card 1st 2nd 3rd
NOTE: Slot sequenced from the rear I/O aperture to the board edge.
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