ASROCK 939Dual-VSTA, Installation Manual

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ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard
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NOTE
When adjusting the jumper settings, you may use the tool, Jumper Cap Remover, to help you
removing the jumper caps more easily. This Jumper Cap Remover is bundled in your motherboard
package, and please follow the “Jumper Cap Remover Instruction” to use it properly.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards. For the information of the compatible PCI
Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported ATi X300 and
X300SE Series PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express Slot (PCI
Express x16)” on page 9.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width graphics cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
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.
Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this
motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage infor-
mation of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.
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.