ASROCK 939SLI32-ESATA2, Installation Manual

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ASRock 939SLI32-eSATA2 Motherboard
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PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16
lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x 4 slot) is used for PCI
Express cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
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.
This motherboard supports NVIDIA SLI
TM
technology. You can install one PCI Ex
press x 16 graphics card to PCIE1 and the other PCI Express x 16 graphics card
to PCIE3 to enable SLI TM feature. NVIDIA SLI TM technology is only supported with
Windows XP and XP 64-bit OS on this motherboard.