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the inside. This allows for unbelievably quick motherboard changes; in fact, I have swapped
motherboards in less than 30 seconds on NLX systems!
Figure 4.8. NLX motherboard and riser combination.
Such a design was a boon for the corporate market, where ease and swiftness of servicing is a major
feature.
As with most of the form factors, you can identify NLX via the unique input/output (I/O) shield or
connector area at the back of the board (see
Figure 4.9
)
. You only need a quick look at the rear of any
given system to determine which type of board is contained within.
Figure 4.9
shows the unique
stepped design of the NLX I/O connector area. This allows for a row of connectors all along the
bottom and has room for double-stacked connectors on one side.
Figure 4.9. Typical NLX motherboard rear connector layout.
