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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics
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There are 4 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, and 1 PCI Express Graphics slot on
4CoreDual-
VSTA
motherboard.
PCI slots:
PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
AGP slot:
The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has
a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card. AGP slot is used to install AGP expansion cards.
Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your
AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.
PCI Express Graphics slot:
PCI Express Graphics slot is used to install PCI Express expansion cards.
For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please
refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express
Graphics Slot” on page 10.
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Step 1.
Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
Step 3.
Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 4.
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5.
Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6.
Replace the system cover.
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